Booklover Swyddogaeth Sylfaenol: Bwrdd Erchwyn Gwely Aml-bwrpas by Hyunchul Shim is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award in Dylunio Dodrefn Competition Category.
EfyddDodrefn· 2026
Booklover Swyddogaeth Sylfaenol: Bwrdd Erchwyn Gwely Aml-bwrpas
Client: Alex Studio
Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award Winner in Dodrefn Category
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About Booklover Swyddogaeth Sylfaenol: Bwrdd Erchwyn Gwely Aml-bwrpas
Testun y Llyfr: Mae Booklover yn fwrdd erchwyn gwely a gynlluniwyd ar gyfer y rheini sy'n mwynhau darllen cyn cysgu. Wedi'i seilio ar adeiledd agored dodrefn traddodiadol Corea, mae'n cynyddu ymarferoldeb gyda nodweddion sy'n addas ar gyfer defnydd modern. Mae'r goleuadau adeiledig ar y brig yn caniatáu disgleirdeb a thymheredd lliw addasadwy ar gyfer darllen ac ymlacio, tra bod yr hongiwr pres o dan y goleuadau yn galluogi gosod llyfrau yn hawdd wrth weithredu fel nod tudalen. Mae'r cynllun hwn yn caniatáu i ddefnyddwyr gyfarfod ag estheteg ataliedig traddodiad Corea ym mywyd bob dydd, lle mae darllen, myfyrio ac ymlacio yn llifo'n naturiol ynghyd.
The Recognition
About the Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award
Mae Booklover Swyddogaeth Sylfaenol: Bwrdd Erchwyn Gwely Aml-bwrpas yn enillydd Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award, cydnabyddiaeth hynod fawreddog a roddir i ddyluniadau rhagorol sydd yn nodedig am greadigrwydd, dyfeisgarwch a chraffter. Mae enillwyr Efydd yn arteffactau medrus iawn a thrawiadol o greadigol sydd yn dilysu profiad helaeth, dychymyg a dyfeisgarwch eu dylunwyr. Disgwylir i Booklover Swyddogaeth Sylfaenol: Bwrdd Erchwyn Gwely Aml-bwrpas fod yn wrthrych uchel ei fri, a edmygir ac a anwylir, sydd yn nodedig o broffesiynol ac arloesol. Mae'r dyluniad buddugol hwn o Wobr Efydd A' Design Award yn ymgorffori arferion gorau mewn celf, gwyddoniaeth, dylunio a thechnoleg, ac yn rhagorol am ei sylw i fanylion. Mae Booklover Swyddogaeth Sylfaenol: Bwrdd Erchwyn Gwely Aml-bwrpas yn bodloni anghenion yn odidog, yn cyffwrdd â dyheadau, yn swyno teimladau ac yn apelio at chwilfrydedd.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Booklover is designed for those who enjoy reading before sleep, reinterpreting the open structure of traditional Korean furniture to suit their lifestyle and sensibilities. It maintains the simplicity of traditional construction while harmoniously combining wood and metal to achieve both aesthetic and functional balance. The brass hanger embodies practicality within its restrained form, and the smart lighting allows adjustment of brightness and color temperature, creating an ideal environment for both reading and relaxation.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Dimensions
Width 298 mm x Depth 298 mm x Height 990 mm
Materials
Solid walnut wood, brass, brown glass, polycarbonate, linen
Techniques
Traditional joinery ensures structural strength and fine details. The modular lighting system allows easy maintenance and bulb replacement.
Finishing
Plant-based hardwax oil was applied three times inside before assembly and three times outside after, enhancing wood texture while improving durability and moisture resistance. - Tags
- bedside table, mood light, Korean furniture, multifunctional table
- Production Technology
- This table is entirely handcrafted. Its main structure is built using traditional joinery techniques with solid walnut, while brass is used for the bookend, book hanger, and drawer handles to create a subtle contrast and provide refined visual accents against the dark wood. The lighting element is designed with sustainability in mind, using a modular structure for easy maintenance. The lampshade is made of polycarbonate covered with linen, allowing the light to diffuse softly and warmly.
- Design Challenge
- By integrating lighting and a book hanger into an open structure, this design offers a warm, practical space for both reading and relaxation. A key challenge was maintaining the furniture overall proportions while accommodating a compact lighting area without compromising usability or sustainability. To solve this, an accessible G9 LED bulb was chosen, and a modular socket holder was custom designed to enable easy replacement within the limited space.
- Research
- This design reinterprets the structural strengths of traditional Korean furniture into a form suited for book lovers. By reflecting on daily living patterns, it reimagines traditional elements to fit contemporary needs, making them more practical and accessible. Users can feel the poetic beauty of tradition and gain a sense of comfort in their space. The use of wood and metal in balance symbolizes the intention to connect past and present.
- Inspiration
- This design is inspired by the traditional Korean sabangtakja, an open-frame table with all sides exposed. While preserving its original form, the piece has been reinterpreted with a modern sensibility. The primary inspiration behind the design lies in a deep respect for Korean aesthetics rooted in the values of emptiness, balance, and line and in the desire to carry forward a contemplative way of life shaped by traditional lifestyle.
- Project Duration
- The project started with the design phase at Alex Studio in Korea in January 2023 and was completed in May 2023.
- Operation Flow
- The upper lighting unit connects to a smartphone via Wi-Fi, allowing users to freely adjust brightness and choose between cool white, neutral, and warm white color temperatures. A touch switch on the back enables intuitive power control even without a smartphone. Below the light, a book hanger serves both as a bookmark and a display for current reads. Underneath, shelves and a drawer are arranged to efficiently store books, reading accessories, and bedroom essentials.
- Image Credits
- Image #1: Photographer Jeon Jaekyung, Perspective View, 2025.
Image #2: Photographer Jeon Jaekyung, Side View Detail, 2025.
Image #3: Photographer Jeon Jaekyung, Book Shelf Detail, 2025.
Image #4: Photographer Jeon Jaekyung, Drawer Detail, 2025.
Image #5: Photographer Jeon Jaekyung, Actual Usage Example Mood Light On, 2025.
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