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Expandable Bookcase
Expandable Bookcase
The REK Bookcase from Reinier de Jong doesn't just have good looks, it can expand and contract as your book collection changes. Slide it together and it's extremely thin, taking up no more room than a basic bookshelf would. Expand it and you get a storage system that rivals that ...
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Blog Archive » REK bookcase by Reinier de Jong
dezeen.com — rek-bookcase-by-reinier-de-jong-rek_3.jpg Rotterdam-based designer Reinier de Jong has designed an extending bookcase. rek-bookcase-by-reinier-de-jong-rek_1.jpg Called REK, the bookcase consists... of five parts, which slide out to accommodate books in ... (more) Blog Archive » REK bookcase by Reinier de Jong
The REK Bookcase Grows to Accommodate Your Collection [Bookcase]
The REK Bookcase Grows to Accommodate Your Collection [Bookcase]
gizmodo.com — Like the Platzhalter bookshelf I discussed yesterday, the REK features an ingenious design that is both visually... interesting and practical for those who accumulate a lot of books. Instead of splitting down the middle like the Platzhalter, the REK ... (more) The REK Bookcase Grows to Accommodate Your Collection ...
Need for an Expandable Web Design Company
Need for an Expandable Web Design Company
webartsense.com — With the advent of globalization, the world has shrunk into one small place. Businesses are no longer... restricted within the political domain, but have taken the flight of freedom. With Internet breaking all the geographical barriers, it has emerged as an indispensable place for companies to promote (more) Need for an Expandable Web Design Company
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Concept Shelf Grows With Your Book Collection
OhGizmo! — ... that expanded and contracted to fit just the amount of books in your collection? This concept design dubbed the REK Bookcase from designer Reinier de Jong is designed with expansion in mind. There are a total of five pieces which slide away from each other to create shelves for your books. As your collection grows, you can simply pull out the next piece to accommodate it. Unfortunately this appears only to be a concept item for now. [ ReinierDeJong ] VIA [ GearFuse ] ...

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