Iron Furniture Design · 2024
Rin Display Shelf
- A' Design Award 2024 Iron Winner in Furniture Design
- Awarded April 15, 2024
- CLIENT: Misaki Kiyuna
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 12,655
- Verification code 6A23E0689E · Verify this award
About Rin Display Shelf
Rin is a display shelf made from Sendan wood from Okinawa Prefecture. The design of the pillars is inspired by the scenery of Japanese bamboo forests. Each pillar is formed by welding four iron rods of different lengths to a steel plate. The pillars are fixed to the wood with screws, which also helps prevent the solid wood from warping. The wood is left unprocessed, so its length and thickness vary and the natural form of each board stays visible. Books and small items can be placed between the pillars. The number of pillars can be increased to suit the space.
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- Unique Properties
- Since the wood is not processed, the length and thickness vary, allowing you to enjoy a variety of solid wood shapes and expressions. You can put books or small items between the pillars. Each pillar has a different shape, so it's fun to assemble while choosing. By increasing the number of pillars to match the space, you can create a shelf with a different look.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Width 2000mm, depth 500mm, height 1030mm
- Tags
- design, furniture, shelf, wood, Japan
- Production Technology
- This shelf is made from ''Sendan'' wood from Okinawa Prefecture. The pillars are made by randomly welding four iron rods of different lengths to a steel plate. This shelf was created by a designer.
- Design Challenge
- It is about maintaining strength and stability against back and forth swaying. Strength can be increased by increasing the angle of the iron rod, increasing the number of columns, or placing it next to a wall. By fixing the iron plate to the wood with screws, it stabilizes the shelf while preventing the solid wood from warping.
- Project Duration
- The project started in December 2021 and ended in February 2024.
- Operation Flow
- To assemble, fix the pillars in the desired position with screws. You can increase or decrease the number of shelf posts. The purpose is to place pottery and sculptures and enjoy the interior.
- Research
- Fascinated by the natural texture of solid wood, we came up with a design that did not require any processing on the wood. It has a simple structure, consisting of a pillar made of four iron rods welded to a steel plate, which is fixed to wood with screws. By supporting the heavy solid wood with thin pillars, we have created a structure that gives the impression of lightness.
- Inspiration
- This is a shelf made from ''Sendan'' wood from Okinawa. The pillars were inspired by the landscape of Japanese bamboo forests. This will raise the awareness of consumers and manufacturers about saving wood resources, and will make proposals for environmentally friendly manufacturing.
- Image Credits
- #1 Misaki Kiyuna 2024, #2 Misaki Kiyuna 2024, #3 Misaki Kiyuna 2024, #4 Misaki Kiyuna 2024, #5 Misaki Kiyuna 2024,