Sahin Celik - Maisonord · CLIENT: Maisonord
Toke is a decorative tabletop bookshelf designed for interior spaces. A polished limewood sphere with a diameter of 16 centimetres sits at the centre of the design and acts as both support and balance point. The sphere moves with gravity and keeps the books in order. The frame is made of specially bent metal rod and cut metal plate, joined by welding and finished with electrostatic powder paint. Toke measures 18 centimetres in height, 49 centimetres in width and 16.5 centimetres in depth. The simple form suits living rooms, bedrooms, restaurants, cafes and shops.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- The wooden sphere at the center of the Toke offers an elegant aesthetic, acting as a balancer and support. The design combines the simplicity of minimalist aesthetics with the power of nature's organic forms. It is a unique decorative element for all interior spaces, including living rooms, bedrooms, restaurants, cafes, and shops.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Dimensions outside to outside:
Height: 18 cm, Width: 49 cm, Depth: 16.5 cm
Package dimensions outside to outside:
Height: 23 cm, Width: 53 cm, Depth: 20 cm - Tags
- Bookshelf, Ball, Table top
- Production Technology
- *Specially bent 0.8 mm thick metal rod
*Electrostatic powder paint
*Polished limewood globe with a diameter of 16 cm
*0.4 mm cnc cut metal plate - Design Challenge
- Selecting and processing the appropriate natural material, polishing it to the correct color after processing. Selecting the correct metal sheet and rod, and joining them together after bending and cutting methods.
- Project Duration
- The project began in istanbul, Türkiye, in January 2025. The first prototype was released in May 2025. Mass production began in July 2025.
- Operation Flow
- The sphere in Toke moves thanks to gravity and balances the books on it, ensuring they stay in order.
- Research
- When designing Toke, it was crucial to select the right material for the sphere at its center. We debated extensively between beech, hornbeam, or walnut. Because exotic woods are generally expensive, we settled on linden, which was readily available locally. Its soft texture made it easy to work with and polish.
For the metal, we strived to select dimensions and thicknesses that could be easily machined on cnc and bending machines. We then engaged local craftsmanship and assembled the parts using welding.
We tried to evaluate different color options for the metal part. We chose both electrostatic paint and gold and silver plating as alternative methods. - Inspiration
- Toke's story is built on the theme of "Balance point and the flow of knowledge." Toke acts as a bridge, holding, displaying, and elegantly balancing precious information (books). The wooden sphere, the central element of the design, forms the weight and focal point of the entire system, creating an illusion of gravity by balancing the books' position. This reflects the idea that knowledge is a central force that keeps our minds and lives in balance.
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