PLAID

Shelving with a system: PLAID gets its appeal from its crisp, clear lines. Its individual elements can be freely combined and extended as desired, with no visible join between them. The trick, says designer Sebastian Herkner, is that “the horizontals and the verticals both come in two thicknesses, so when units are lined up one beside the other, two slim side walls look the same as one thicker one.”
The shelves are two different thicknesses and have fixed positions in the unit. So when two or more units stand side by side, they form a continuous line. PLAID can be configured with or without doors – which also come in fixed positions. The overall effect: “The shelving has a dynamic system to it, a bit like the tartan of a Scottish kilt,” says Herkner. On individual units, the plinth ends just before the side walls; when several units are combined, the plinth is continuous, bringing the individual units together to form a whole.
Available in four widths and five heights, PLAID can be perfectly integrated into any kind of space. It is made of fully lacquered MDF and comes in the full range of Schönbuch matt and high-gloss basic and accent colours.
In terms of colours, there is an array of options to suit all tastes. Certain elements – the sidewalls, top and bottom shelves, plinths and thick shelves – are always one colour while the rest can be finished in different shades. The rear wall can also be highlighted in a different colour – or replaced with a mirror. “Combinations of two or three colours highlight the systematic nature of the design,” says Herkner.
“Shelving is a way of showcasing objects, books and things we love. It should provide a backdrop yet still have a character of its own.” Herkner’s vision is now a reality.