28. Cell Shelf:
A cross between a matrix (矩阵) of DNA cells and a ladder in appearance, this unusual stacking device has plenty of space for holding piles of all descriptions.
The thin, vertical shaft (柱身) gives its height and space-saving points. 10 out of 10 for originality and maneuverability. Aesthetics and functionality questionable. “We shape clay (泥土) into a pot (罐, 壶), but it is the emptiness inside that holds whatever we want.” – Lao Tze
Product website: http://www.untothislast.co.uk/
29. Rolling shelf:
A zany (滑稽的) take on floating shelves, Catherine Greene’s design uses individual pieces of wood to stabilize stretched lengths of fabric, which can be rolled up according to the owner’s requirements or taste. An interesting space for blending book collections with decorative bits.
Designer website: http://www.catgreene.com/
30. The Line King:
A grown-up take on the sketching exercise which requires you to create and complete a house without lifting your pencil, the “Line” furniture system does just the same to the interior of your home.
Using a single no-break line, designer Aykut Erol transports a work table, hanger, bookshelf, wine rack (架), CD rack, TV stand and lighting unit to your living space. Minimalism at its purest, the potential for storage is infinite and can be adapted to home or office. Sorted – in one fell swoop!
Designer website: http://www.aykuterol.com/
31. Fairytale (童话式的) Bookshelf:
A challenge to anyone who has ever thought that you can judge a book by its shelf, this whimsical (古怪的) winged creation gives new meaning to the concept of fairytales.
Enclosed in what looks like a horizontal clasp (扣钩，扣环), one or two books metamorphosise (变成) into a giant butterfly when extracted from their pupa (蛹). Novelty value beyond 10.
Designer website: http://www.bility.is