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Booklover שולחן לילה רב-תכליתי by Hyunchul Shim

Booklover שולחן לילה רב-תכליתי by Hyunchul Shim is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 פרס הארד של A' Design Award in עיצוב רהיטים Competition Category.


ארדרהיטים· 2026

Booklover שולחן לילה רב-תכליתי

by Hyunchul Shim

Client: Alex Studio

פרס הארד של A' Design Award Winner in רהיטים Category

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The Design

About Booklover שולחן לילה רב-תכליתי

"Booklover" הוא שולחן לילה שתוכנן עבור מי שאוהבים לקרוא לפני השינה. בהתבסס על המבנה הפתוח של רהיטי קוריאה המסורתיים, הוא מעצים את המעשיות בעזרת מאפיינים המותאמים לשימוש מודרני. התאורה המובנית בחלקו העליון מאפשרת כוונון של בהירות וטמפרטורת צבע לקריאה ולרגיעה, בעוד שתלוי הפליז שמתחת לתאורה מאפשר להניח בקלות ספרים תוך כדי שהוא משמש כסימנייה. עיצוב זה מאפשר למשתמשים לפגוש את האסתטיקה המרוסנת של המסורת הקוריאנית בחיי היום-יום, שבהם קריאה, התבוננות ורגיעה זורמות יחד באופן טבעי.

The Recognition

About the פרס הארד של A' Design Award

העיצוב Booklover שולחן לילה רב-תכליתי זכה בפרס הארד של A' Design Award, הכרה יוקרתית מאוד הניתנת לעיצובים בולטים שמצטיינים ביצירתיות, בתושייה ובחוכמה. זוכי הארד הם חפצים מיומנים לרוב ויצירתיים באופן בולט שמעידים על הניסיון הרב, הדמיון והתבונה של מעצביהם. מהעיצוב Booklover שולחן לילה רב-תכליתי מצפים שיהיה חפץ מוערך מאוד, מוערץ ואהוב, מקצועי וחדשני בצורה בולטת. העיצוב הזה שזכה בפרס הארד של A' Design Award משלב את השיטות הטובות ביותר באמנות, במדע, בעיצוב ובטכנולוגיה, ומצוין בתשומת הלב שלו לפרטים. העיצוב Booklover שולחן לילה רב-תכליתי מספק להפליא צרכים, נוגע ברצונות, מקסים רגשות ומושך סקרנות.

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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