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Look!: Cool Storage at the Curiosity Shoppe

5-12-08curshopstor.jpgBeing that it's Spring Cleaning (and Organization) Month here at AT, we couldn't help but show you this awesome storage we spotted at the Curiosity Shoppe.

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The storage unit(s?) were designed by Civil Twilight and built by Anand Gowda for the Curiosity Shoppe to display various items that the shop carries.

Comments (13)

That would be really cool for a kids room

posted by bepsf on 2008-05-12 19:37:27
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fun

posted by LaDonnaNichole on 2008-05-12 22:42:24
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reminds me of the traumatic days of macrame and closets full of moth balls ... pass!

posted by *heather leaf* on 2008-05-12 22:51:12
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I like it. It reminds me of Dave McKean's collage work for Sandman during the 1990's.

posted by Comicgeek on 2008-05-13 01:28:47
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Ack, the off-center look makes my head hurt...and all those little mismatched compartments beget little mismatched objects to fill the compartments. Not my style!

posted by wanderinglight on 2008-05-13 01:41:59
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his is so cool! I love the asymmetry of the storage unit!
Certainly something that would catch your eye as you walk into a room.
Thanks for sharing this!

posted by Alexxandra on 2008-05-13 09:06:29
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i'm on the "love it" side of things here!

posted by closertotheocean on 2008-05-13 10:17:21
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I don't really mind the asymmetry, but not a big fan of things that look like they'll fall over. This looks a lot like this shelf unit made of reclaimed wood and furniture parts:

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/ny/slinks/look-reclaimed-wood-media-centerfrom-unplggd-our-site-that-untangles-your-wires-050002

They have a look I don't know how to feel about. Personally, too unstable in appearance. Might be alright with straight sides. I can't say this wouldn't appeal to people but I wonder how long until they got tired of the theatrical gimmick. Break free from furniture that is a certain economy of dimension! Project chaos and mayhem and unfortunate childhoods!

posted by K T G on 2008-05-13 10:17:49
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I love it and want it badly! I figure it would be fairly simple to recreate (on a smaller scale) using all sorts of little square shelves, or by even building them yourself.

And why does everything have to be so sleek and centered and perfect all the time... I prefer the unusual in design.

posted by uisceros on 2008-05-13 11:06:15
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This just looks so cluttered to me. I couldn't stand looking at it every day.

posted by jooly on 2008-05-13 12:14:25
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I like it but it would just drive me to buy stuff.
Now, whenever I'm in a store and want to buy something I always stop and think, "But where am I going to put it?" This usually stops me from buying the item.

With this huge contraption I wouldn't even have to ask myself.

I think it's a great item for hoarders and compulsive shoppers.

Weasel Dearest is Mr. Dangerous

posted by Weasel Dearest on 2008-05-13 12:14:44
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Your bookshelf is going to make you a hoarder? Seriously... some peeps need to get a grip!

I'm on the love side as well, although unless the pieces are secured to each other I might fear this one toppling.

posted by Modfan on 2008-05-13 14:00:20
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They appear to be secured as a solid unit. I just dislike things that look like they're going to fall because they were stacked haphazardly. Uneven shelving might be ok (with me and my aesthetic) if they didn't simulate individual boxes placed any which way.

posted by K T G on 2008-05-14 07:10:17
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