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FREESTANDING SHELVES
Take-anywhere freestanding shelves are a winner in the flexible storage stakes.
Rose-Marie Hillier lists units that are a perfect fit, any way you stack ’em.4
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1 Formby
When floor space is tight, your best bet is to make the
most of a room’s vertical dimension. At 195cm high, this
MDF unit does just that. $599; http://www.freedom.com.au.2 Ercol Svelto
In a choice of oak or walnut, this elegant stand is
ideal for displaying treasured collectables. $1715;
http://www.temperaturedesign.com.au.3 Prato
This Art Deco-inspired metal shelving unit could easily
double as a room divider. POA; http://www.nickscali.com.au.4 Duyfken
Different-sized compartments make this American-
oak unit great for displays as well as hiding clutter.
$6450; http://www.zuster.com.au.5 Riva 1920 Freedom
The ultimate in versatility, the solid oak or walnut
modules can be fitted with doors, drawers and/or a TV
compartment. From $7600; http://www.fanuli.com.au.6 Kallax
Simple, functional, looks great from every angle. Made
from particleboard. From $75; http://www.ikea.com.au.7 Magis Boogie Woogie
The modular units, made from glossy ABS plastic, can
be arranged and rearranged to your heart’s content.
From $300; http://www.cultdesign.com.au.8 The Pieman
Crafted from blackwood and celery-top pine, these
Australian-made shelves can be arranged in up to 12
configurations. From $2500; desseinfurniture.com.9 Eco
Open cubes of Tasmanian oak perch atop a platform,
creating a stylish display stand. Stand, $199, cubes,
$149 each; http://www.domayneonline.com.au.10 E15 SH05 Arie
Brilliant as a freestanding room divider, or use two
units for a sculptural corner solution. From $2000;
http://www.livingedge.com.au. #