Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Bookworm wrap-around chair beckons bibliophiles

The Bookworm is a chair that surrounds the reader with their library, literally


The Bookworm from Dutch design firm Atelier 010 is a single piece of furniture that combines a chair and bookcase in one. But it does so in a truly unconventional way, wrapping the curved bookcase around into something akin to the shape of a heart. The chair is provided by the lowest curve, with the books literally surrounding the seated person. The final touch is a simple light fitting hanging down from the upper portion, providing the reader with a direct, overhead light source.


As well as being a functional chair and bookcase, the Bookworm could pass for a work of ar...

OK so it doesn't look to be the most comfortable of chairs, and its curved design means it's not the most ergonomic of bookcases either. But such criticism misses the point for this piece of furniture that not only serves a dual purpose but also adds a certain artistic aesthetic to any room that houses it.

A close-up of the Bookworm reveals how the books are meant to be stacked in a variety of d...

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