New from Blu Dot: SHILF Modular Shelving System

Brand new, the Blu Dot SHILF is very nice looking; a simple flexible design that also seems super sturdy. We're thinking that pretty much sums up what most of us are looking for in a shelving system, but as these things tend to go, that is not always easy to find. This powder-coated metal system looks more elegant than your average bookshelf, with no sacrifice in usability or longevity. More pics and pricing below:

Sure, these cost a (quite) a bit more that a wall full of Billy bookshelves, but we are thinking that these will be around for the duration. The combination of simple styling, use of hard-wearing finish and material and the option of being able to rearrange the components as your needs (or rooms) change makes these a long term investment. According to the press release, no tools or hardware are needed to reconfigure the pieces, making rearrangements a snap.

Available through the Blu Dot Store, the Dot Spots and online only.

Comments (7)

shilf is a funny name. or am i the only one?

posted by NorNor on January 28th 2009 at 5:55pm
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Has anyone bought this shelving or seen it in person? I've been looking for a modular solution and this may just be it! I'd love to hear some reviews...

posted by Emily the Cat on January 28th 2009 at 6:37pm
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NorNor, I was thinking the exact same thing.

posted by supermodule on January 28th 2009 at 8:13pm
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This could have been done so much better. Everything bludot makes looks cheap.

posted by m on January 28th 2009 at 8:33pm
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I'm finding it very hard to believe that whoever came up with the name "shilf" is blissfully unaware of recent slang acronyms...

posted by nashdp on January 28th 2009 at 9:31pm
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what do you mean "seems super-sturdy"? by seeing it, reading about it, reading the load capacity, what? in the pic on top the only even reasonably heavy loads are placed directly above the thickest supports. That doesn't speak to being super-study.

Personally I can't understand why Blu Dot costs what it does, especially when it seems to be the same powder coated metal you can get at IKEA (and I do actually like the material) for much less. It's not that it's super-expensive, but it always feels about a third (at least) more than it should be for something that may or may not be just one step above th lowest rung of IKEA.

posted by travislessness on February 23rd 2009 at 12:53pm
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hahahaha. Shelf I'd like to f~~~!

posted by m on February 27th 2009 at 2:06am
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