Impractical, skinny leaning bookcases

These wildly impractical bookcases from the Dutch firm of Sloom and Slordig are nevertheless awe-inspiringly weird. The idea of having an entire wall lined with them is weirdly compelling. Link, Additional photos: 1, 2 (via Cribcandy)

[#1 posted by Oswegan , October 19, 2007 2:39 PM]

They look like they're about fall over at any moment.

Instead of wierdly compelling they seem strangely annoying.

~Oswegan

[#2 posted by David B. , October 19, 2007 2:41 PM]

That's funny, because my Los Angeles eye just sees a large number of heavy things that might crush me during an earthquake... and the weekly dusting involved - yeesh!

[#3 posted by phasor3000 , October 19, 2007 2:43 PM]

Maximum materials usage for minimal storage capacity -- compelling!

[#4 posted by kees , October 19, 2007 2:58 PM]

"sloom en slordig" translates as "lethargic and untidy".

[#5 posted by freshacconci , October 19, 2007 3:05 PM]

I dunno. Not necessarily impractical. They lean, you stick books in them. That seems to be it. Now, if you have cats, that's a whole different story. I can see either of mine taking a leap onto these and sort of create a reverse domino effect (if that makes any sense).

[#6 posted by twig , October 19, 2007 3:06 PM]

well damn, I think they look cool.

[#7 posted by CaptainGroggySwagger , October 19, 2007 3:56 PM]

At 45 Euro each, maybe just use some palettes?

[#8 posted by DMStone , October 19, 2007 4:24 PM]

I really like it! It is sort of like having individual slip cases for each book. You want get damage from the covers rubbing together and it will really obvious when you let people borrow them.

[#9 posted by woid , October 19, 2007 4:39 PM]

And they're perfect for earthquake country! Watch them dance!

[#10 posted by Rig , October 19, 2007 6:59 PM]

I love them.

[#11 posted by sabik , October 19, 2007 9:30 PM]

I don't know about impractical - if you've got a wall that doesn't evenly divide into standard bookcase widths, these might be just the thing to take up the remainder. Although probably not at €45 each.

[#12 posted by GiantSnowman , October 20, 2007 3:16 AM]

A translation of the Dutch company name is in order:
'Sluggish and Sloppy'

[#13 posted by Neuron , October 20, 2007 7:55 AM]

Clever, but not the kind of clever that I need. I have more than 6 books.

[#14 posted by jphilby , October 20, 2007 9:45 AM]

No more provenance than 4 cinder blocks and 2 planks ... and a lot less useful.
I'd be glad to make dozens of them, however, for anyone willing to pay $65 each ... even throw in a bundle of colorful tarp straps with each 10-pack to lash them together.

[#15 posted by Shawn Wolfe , October 20, 2007 4:56 PM]

make your living room look more like that corner of your garage that needs cleaned out