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Elastic-Bound Ledges

The Tuberack Shelf is Fastened Together with a System of Stretchy Tethers

— February 6, 2012 — Art & Design
Some of the most charming carpentry projects are constructed without the use of any hardware. Pieces such as the Tuberack Shelf can be appreciated for their softness, their unique structures and their flexibility. This eccentric object has been assembled of carefully cut and sanded oak wood and keeps from falling apart thanks to a few sets of tightly-wound rubber tubes.

The two vertical boards support six level ledges, slotted together simply with a system of channels and notches. To keep each element snugly in place, elastic straps bind the bottom, top and middle of the furnishing, seemingly rendering three cubbies unusable. But actually, Joeri Reynaert's Tuberack Shelf offers the opportunity to tuck your possessions away by more playful and creative means.
Trend Themes
1. Hardware-free Construction - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new ways to assemble furniture without the use of traditional hardware, creating unique and flexible structures.
2. Flexible Furniture - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create furniture that can adapt and adjust to different needs and spaces, offering new levels of functionality and aesthetic appeal.
3. Playful Storage Solutions - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design storage options that go beyond traditional cubbies, providing fun and creative ways to organize and store possessions.
Industry Implications
1. Carpentry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new techniques and materials for carpentry that allow for hardware-free construction, enabling the creation of unique and innovative furniture designs.
2. Furniture Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new materials and manufacturing processes to develop flexible furniture that can adapt and transform to meet the changing needs and preferences of consumers.
3. Home Decor - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create playful and unconventional storage solutions that enhance the functionality and visual appeal of homes, catering to consumers who seek unique and creative design options.
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