arthur analts: shelf wow

side view

the ‘wow’ shelf is designed for coins, keys, cards and other small pocket-sized items. designed by arthur analts, the form draws on the latvian ethnographic symbol ‘mara’ which reflects a mother’s love and safety, as seen the design’s ‘cups, reminiscent of a cradle. the shelf is bent from a single, specially cut aluminium sheet, fixed together and powder coated in different colors for various interiors. ‘wow’ is easily attached to wall by special fleece tape and shelf holds up to 42 kg / 93 lbs weight.

‘wow’ yellow shelf

up close

‘wow’ white shelf

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‘wow’ white shelf

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‘wow’ silver shelf

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‘wow’ black shelf

‘wow’ making process

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