nendo's sundial shelving for kartell features movable dividers

nendo’s sundial shelving for kartell features movable dividersimage courtesy of kartell

japanese studio nendo has designed ‘sundial’ for kartell. on preview at imm cologne 2011, the versatile unit re-interprets the form and function of a traditional bookshelf. encased in a glossy white or black frame, the movable opaline dividers look as if they are in constant evolution. set at various distances, the tilting and rotating shelves mimic the shadows cast by a sundial. when books are inserted into the compartments, the aesthetic and motion of the shelf evolve even further.

white frame with clear dividers image courtesy of kartell

the dividers which segment four fixed horizontal shelves are available in clear, blue, green or brown and can be used in combination with either of the lacquered frames that measure 165 x 100 x 35cm.

black frame with clear dividersimage courtesy of kartell

multiple units are used together to create a much larger bookshelf image courtesy of nendo