Meridiani Home gives us two concepts in decorative and functional home shelving that break away from the same old design we are used to seeing. First the "Open Lane" offers a nice smooth curve which can be used in opposition for a long wave effect based on 47 inch segments from edge to center corner. The backless design makes the Open Lane just that, nice and open giving way to a potential room divider while showing off you collectables. If a more conventional bookcase is required the "Lane" available in 78 x 78 inch segments offers four different size compartments for all you storage needs while adding visual appeal. Meridiani Home of Italy offers quality and stylish furniture for every room of your home with a focus on original design.
If you are a fan of colors then the Carlton bookcase from Memphis Italy is sure to speak to you. This piece was designed by Ettore Sottsass in the 1980s. This multicolored bookcase is made of pattern laminate. I find this piece interesting, especially when I look at the two small drawers at the bottom. The two drawers and top look like a children's dresser in its own right. The rest of the bookcase is entirely wild building out from the two drawer area. The Carlton bookcase is probably the most famous piece from the Memphis, Italy line. I can see how, since visually speaking the bookcase is certainly going to leave an impression on any viewer. Expect to pay in the range of $6,000-$8,000 for an example in this condition. Dimensions: 75"w x 12"d x 76"h
Bamboo is by far one of the most beautiful woods that can be used for furniture, adding style and elegance to the piece. So when I saw the Faubourg Six Drawer Dresser from Kohler/McGuire finished with a signature pattern in crushed bamboo, my attention was completely captivated.
The hardware for this dresser is all antique brass which accents the rich Mahogany veneer body. The crushed bamboo on the dresser drawer faces and the sides of the dresser provide a French Modern feel very fitting for this piece and the rest of the Faubourg Collection.
You can purchase the Faubourg Six Drawer Dresser from any Kohler/McGuire authorized retailer for $5,090. I highly recommend checking out any of the other products in the Faubourg Collection as this dresser would look right at home with a partnered piece from the collection.
Dimensions: 72"w x 21-1/2"l x 34-3/4"h.
Here are two distinctly different decorative shelving / bookcase units that can add some visual pizzazz to what is often a sterile and boring item. First the "Sir" from Emmemobili offers an original design by Ferruccio Laviani that uses orthogonal planes to create storage spaces with a most unusual shape. The Sir can be paired if desired and used against a wall or free standing to act as a well decorated room divider. Available in various wood veneers or lacquer.
My second selection is Elle Decorations pick for "best new shelves" which combines "simply stunning shelves with functional sculpture". The design team of Ludovica & Roberto Palomba conspired on the Sveva from Italian based Sawaya & Moroni which can be used as a bookcase if you have a lack of decorative accessories. As with the Sir, Sveva would be perfect to dress up a wall in need of help or free standing in a room to break up adjacent living areas.
When it comes to innovation and really cool convenient space saving furniture accessories, Poltrona Frau is one name that won't let you down. The Oceano jewelry cabinet by designer Andree Putman definitely makes the best use of a small space. A fold up style design allows you to conceal your valuables when not in use, and the wheels allow you to move the Oceano away to the closet or another out of the way spot. I must say Andree Pitman left nothing out of this very intricate jewelry storage cabinet which sports a multitude of various sized drawers, hanger, trays, and cabinets.
