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Booklover میز کنار تخت چندکاره by Hyunchul Shim

Booklover میز کنار تخت چندکاره by Hyunchul Shim is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 جایزه برنزی A' Design Award in طراحی مبلمان Competition Category.


برنزمبلمان· 2026

Booklover میز کنار تخت چندکاره

by Hyunchul Shim

Client: Alex Studio

جایزه برنزی A' Design Award Winner in مبلمان Category

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The Design

About Booklover میز کنار تخت چندکاره

بوک‌لاور (Booklover) میز کنار تختی است که برای کسانی طراحی شده که از مطالعه پیش از خواب لذت می‌برند. این میز که بر پایه ساختار باز مبلمان سنتی کره‌ای طراحی شده، با ویژگی‌هایی متناسب با استفاده مدرن، کارایی خود را افزایش می‌دهد. نورپردازی تعبیه‌شده در بالای میز امکان تنظیم روشنایی و دمای رنگ را برای مطالعه و آرامش فراهم می‌کند، در حالی که آویز برنجی زیر نورپردازی اجازه می‌دهد کتاب‌ها به‌راحتی قرار داده شوند و در عین حال به‌عنوان نشانگر کتاب عمل می‌کنند. این طراحی به کاربران امکان می‌دهد تا زیبایی‌شناسی موقر سنت کره‌ای را در زندگی روزمره تجربه کنند، جایی که مطالعه، تأمل و آرامش به‌طور طبیعی در هم می‌آمیزند.

The Recognition

About the جایزه برنزی A' Design Award

Booklover میز کنار تخت چندکاره برنده جایزه برنزی A' Design Award است، شناختی بسیار معتبر که به طراحی‌های برجسته‌ای اعطا می‌شود که با خلاقیت، نبوغ و زیرکی متمایز می‌شوند. برندگان برنز مصنوعاتی بسیار ماهرانه و چشمگیر خلاق‌اند که تجربه گسترده، تخیل و ابتکار طراحان خود را تأیید می‌کنند. از Booklover میز کنار تخت چندکاره انتظار می‌رود شیئی بسیار ارجمند، ستوده و دوست‌داشتنی باشد که به‌طور چشمگیری حرفه‌ای و نوآورانه است. این طراحی برنده جایزه برنزی A' Design Award بهترین رویه‌ها را در هنر، علم، طراحی و فناوری در خود جمع می‌کند و به سبب توجه به جزئیات برجسته است. Booklover میز کنار تخت چندکاره نیازها را زیبا برآورده می‌کند، به خواسته‌ها دست می‌زند، احساسات را مجذوب می‌سازد و کنجکاوی را برمی‌انگیزد.

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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