Minimal, Blackened-Steel Bookshelves With Rolling Library Ladder
These floor-to-ceiling steel bookshelves complement the clean, modern aesthetic of this apartment in Boston's North End. The shelf spacing is calibrated to the space: shelf heights gradually become shorter as they approach the ceiling to align with the bedroom doorways while allowing the precise clearance needed for the library ladder. The shelves appear impossibly thin, but use subtle attachments to the backing wall to ensure strength and stability. The rolling library ladder is a playful, and functional addition. A precision-designed v-groove bearing wheel and track system provides secure and smooth rolling action. The product was fabricated off-site before being installed and calibrated in the apartment. The welded steel was blackened and sealed to provide an aged, durable finish.
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Our design and fabrication services meld handcraftsmanship with sophisticated computer-aided production. From product design, to furniture, to full architectural build-out for residences and retail spaces, we have the experience and ability to meet your needs – and exceed your expectations.
While our capacities continue to grow, our most-used production methods include fine-woodworking, metal-forming, welding, and CNC fabrication. Digital tools are key to our process; we will use 3D modeling and photo-realistic visualization help you evaluate design alternatives and ensure our product is exactly what you want. Expect timely production and effective communication as we work together to develop the perfect piece.
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Michael Wexler
For Custom, steel (and maybe wood) bookshelf5.0Parke (MATO) is fantastic. I highly recommend him. Great communicator, outstanding attention to detail. Very, very responsive and easy to work with. I'm looking forward to my next project with him and recommend him without reservation.
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Pavle Repovic
For Bookcase5.0I would highly recommend working with MATO (Parke). From the very first email, he was exceptionally responsive to comments and concerns. Over the past two years, we had looked for a bookshelf that would make our library at home feel right. We hired a couple of local artisans, but the ideas never flowed - and we never felt like we were contributing. By the time I stumbled across custommade.com, we had all but given up on the idea of having a custom bookshelf. Although our project was fairly ambitious, he not only rose to the challenge but kept us informed of the progress and did everything he could to ensure it was a success. His drafts and explanations were clear - he even made a video to show me how to put it all together myself, once delivered. The care and attention he afforded to even the slightest detail was much appreciated, resulting in a very satisfying experience. Now, with the work behind us, I recognize that there are those who do the job to get it done; and then there are people like Parke who take it to another level. I'm glad we worked together.
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