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LITERARY REFLECTIONS
Create a ‘hall of mirrors’ with these impressive hand-made statement pieces. Six fixed mirrored glass shelves feature an antiqued finish, edged with wood painted antique gold – every inch is mirrored, including the undersides. Line them up and watch light bounce.
Versailles ashmolean bookshelves in Antique Bronze, £1,695, Oka
CURATE & CONTRAST Display beloved tomes among other treasures in this stylish, openbook design. Tiered and fabulously freestanding, an antique brass-plated frame hugs whitewashed mango wood. Laguna shelving unit, £599, Atkin & Thyme
VISIONARY TWIST
A wonderfully odd twist on a classic, don’t let the distorted silhouette deceive you. Made from stainless steel rigging designed to withstand hurricanes, you can safely pile on the page-turners.
De-constructed industrial
bookcase, £585, Konk
FLEXISCANDI
Just the thing for home office headquarters, this asymmetric beauty offers both open and veneer panelled storage areas.
Lars open shelving unit, £799, Heal’s
EBONY DRAMA
Inspired by traditional campaign-style furniture, this stunning individual benefits from three spacious shelves for books, magazines and documents. And wheels make it a mobile library!
Barnett black bookcase, £885, Sweetpea & Willow
BESPOKE WALLSCAPE Configured from wall storage units, this modular masterpiece includes four base units with doors, plus six double shelf and eight single shelf units. Bruton library wall, £2,520,
The Dormy House
MARBLE MAZE This eternity design features a thick slice of natural marble that has been polished and paired with a sturdy bronzedmetal frame to striking effect. Fitzroy Bronze Emperador marble circular shelving unit, £1,200, Libra
SLIDE AND GLIDE
Giving Victorian libraries a run for their money, this modern adaptation blends the best of past and present. Create an artful display of your books across its whopping 15 shelves.
Hampsey bookcase with ladder, £1,867, Shropshire Design
SNAKES & LADDERS
A top choice for smaller spaces, this versatile lean-to offers generous storage with a dainty footprint. Move this wall-loving champ from room to room as your needs evolve. Ladder bookcase in White oiled ash, £2,220, Autoban at Monologue
ORGANISED LIGHT OAK
A clear matt lacquer finish shows off the natural beauty of the wood, while the gently curved finger joints bring softness to the piece.
Bosco low bookcase, £640, Ercol