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Magnetic Spirit shelving system creates practical, adaptable art

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The Magnetic Spirit shelving system - art installation or usable furniture?
The Magnetic Spirit shelving system - art installation or usable furniture?
The Magnetic Spirit shelving system could be installed on any wall in any room, at the discretion of the individual buyer
The Magnetic Spirit shelving system - art installation or usable furniture?
The Magnetic Spirit shelving system is versatile yet practical; its aesthetic appeal only limited by the creativity of each individual consumer
Each buyer would put their own spin on the layout, making the Magnetic Spirit shelving system as versatile as they come
The Magnetic Spirit shelving system - art installation or usable furniture?
The Magnetic Spirit shelving system is versatile yet practical; its aesthetic appeal only limited by the creativity of each individual consumer
The Magnetic Spirit shelving system could be installed on any wall in any room, at the discretion of the individual buyer
Each buyer would put their own spin on the layout, making the Magnetic Spirit shelving system as versatile as they come
The Magnetic Spirit shelving system - art installation or usable furniture?
Each buyer would put their own spin on the layout, making the Magnetic Spirit shelving system as versatile as they come
The Magnetic Spirit shelving system is versatile yet practical; its aesthetic appeal only limited by the creativity of each individual consumer
Each buyer would put their own spin on the layout, making the Magnetic Spirit shelving system as versatile as they come
The Magnetic Spirit shelving system is versatile yet practical; its aesthetic appeal only limited by the creativity of each individual consumer
The Magnetic Spirit shelving system could be installed on any wall in any room, at the discretion of the individual buyer
The Magnetic Spirit shelving system is versatile yet practical; its aesthetic appeal only limited by the creativity of each individual consumer
The Magnetic Spirit shelving system - art installation or usable furniture?
The Magnetic Spirit shelving system could be installed on any wall in any room, at the discretion of the individual buyer
The Magnetic Spirit shelving system could be installed on any wall in any room, at the discretion of the individual buyer
The Magnetic Spirit shelving system - art installation or usable furniture?
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The Magnetic Spirit shelving system is a concept design from Benoît Bayol and Christophe Bricard. Lying somewhere between carpentry and Cubism, it uses a patented magnetic fixing system to allow the creation of different layouts – and to change the layout at will depending on your mood at any given time.

There are four separate parts to Magnetic Spirit. All are made from hot-treated lacquered steel that is 100 percent recyclable.

The bases make up the background, canvas, or picture frame depending on your point of view – there are four different designs which can be pieced together to form original and unique geometric shapes. The components are the shelves themselves, which come in a variety of sizes, both with closed-in and open designs. Each one can carry a maximum of 16 kg (35 lbs). The skins are the patterns which are available to decorate the surrounds of the components. Finally there are accessories such as a coat hook.

The Magnetic Spirit shelving system could be installed on any wall in any room, at the discretion of the individual buyer

Magic Spirit is merely a concept at present, with the designers having no immediate plans to take it into production. However, their website features a catalog, as well as a design tool allowing you to forge your own creation. The video below shows the thinking behind the concept.

Source: Magnetic Spirit via Freshome

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