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Lunuganga: Branch Shelf from WOK Media

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The beauty of this simple shelf rests in its visual trickery of emerging from the wall. WOK Media's Branch Shelf was inspired by trees submerged in water that the London-based designers encountered when they spent time in Sri Lanka...

 
 

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We're especially fond of the Lunuganga Branch Shelf in the bathroom — art when empty and functional when you need it. The name Lunuganga comes from the tropical garden residence (now a hotel) in Sri Lanka of architect Geofferey Bawa. Via: swissmiss.

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would anyone really hang that on their wall??

posted by mfpants on June 6th 2008 at 7:10am
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I totally would.

posted by nazrd on June 6th 2008 at 7:14am
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i love it! beautiful and versatile.

posted by open_skies on June 6th 2008 at 7:15am
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I like it too but couldn't see how much it costs.

posted by jede on June 6th 2008 at 7:22am
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I wish there were some indication of the material used here. Is this simply a branch painted white, or is it cast from a mold?

It actually looks a lot like a branch wrapped in fabric. Hmm.

posted by Anna at D16 on June 6th 2008 at 7:27am
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I don't think it's for sale...it's just art. It could be a great DIY if anyone can figure out how to attach it to the wall.

posted by nazrd on June 6th 2008 at 7:27am
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It's beautiful. I'll bet it costs a fortune.

posted by Deborah on June 6th 2008 at 7:40am
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so pretty. trees are the best.

posted by jenny! on June 6th 2008 at 7:41am
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it was my birthday yesterday. and i wish i could go back and make this my only request!

posted by closertotheocean on June 6th 2008 at 8:09am
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I plan to use branches as towel rods in the bathroom under construction(nearly done!). Love this version, and will try to copy it.

posted by theora55 on June 6th 2008 at 8:14am
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Interesting, but I'm not a big fan of the decorating with branches trend. I'm just not seeing the appeal.

posted by jooly on June 6th 2008 at 8:43am
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So -- AT -- how much does it cost?

posted by Deborah on June 6th 2008 at 12:31pm
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I never tire of tree branch use.

posted by christinem on June 10th 2008 at 6:28pm
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