Blaundos Bookcase

Blaundos is a bookcase that keeps books and files open at the top and the clutter closed below. Two thick solid oak side planks run from the floor to the top in one piece and are the only feet of the piece. Four open bays stretch between them; the shelves are plain solid oak and the back is fully open, so light and sight pass straight through. The lower section holds two sliding doors in matt sage green lacquer, each with a vertical recessed finger groove at its outer edge. It takes its name from Blaundos, the ancient city in Ulubey, Uşak. We make it in our factory in Istanbul. The solid oak wipes with a dry or slightly damp cloth, and the lacquered doors clean with a cloth and soapy water. Folders and books fill the upper bays, while the lower section stays closed for stationery, supplies and shared paperwork. The wide shelves are built with a concealed steel reinforcement, so a full row of books does not sag over time. The sliding doors run on a concealed, soft-closing track. It works as a divider between two work groups in an open office or as a classic bookcase against a wall; with the back open, it also stands in the middle of a room. Oak tone, lacquer colour, shelf count and size are chosen at order.