1990’s: Bookworm Bookshelf by Ron Arad

1990s-Bookworm-bookshelf

History

In 1994 Ron Arad designed a series of highly imaginative curved bookshelves called “Bookworm”. They can be curved into any shape without compromising on their holding power. The collection has three different lengths, with seven, eleven, and 17 bookends accordingly.

Designed by

Ron Arad (born 24 April 1951) an Israeli industrial designer, artist, and architect.

Dimensions

Short bookshelf with 7 bookends: length 320 cm, depth 20 cm,  height 19 cm
Medium bookshelf with 11 bookends: length 520 cm, depth 20 cm,  height 19 cm
Long bookshelf with 17 bookends: length 820 cm, depth 20 cm,  height 19 cm

Materials

Batch-dyed Fire-retardant PVC.

Elements and Principles

Form is the Element, and Movement is the governing Principle of this design. In fact, Movement of this Form is the essence, it is what makes the design so unique. It is not only the visual movement that the bookshelf emanates, it is the actual movement the user can and should apply to the bookshelf, bending it and changing its curves to create a unique look as he sees fit in each case.

Manufactured by

Kartell

Used by Designers

The Bookworm bookshelf will look great and function well in any modern interior: a residential bedroom, study or a living room, commercial space such as a hotel room, a cafe or a modern office.

Replicas

Original items can be bought from Kartell or its resellers, such as Bonluxcat or Space Furniture in Australia . Replicas are available from Matt Blatt.