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Create a Utopia With Dogma Bookshelves

The word “dogma” can be defined as a principle or set of principles put in place by an authority as incontrovertibly true. In the case of Dogma bookshelves, designed by Alain Gilles for BONALDO, the design principles that have been created are pushed by testing the limits of these self-imposed rules. The bookshelves can have various widths and heights, as well as act as partitions, for customization within the parameters. Defined by tension that’s generated by the space between uprights, placement, and the light play cast off, the results are architecturally and aesthetically strong.

two sets of modern wood shelving in a styled setting

By playing with a water drop shape and repeating it to create different results, Gilles has brought to life a sort of utopia. The units are self-supporting and meant to be used against a wall or as a freestanding, statement-making partition in the middle of a space. Combine units and adjust the height of each shelf to produce different styles and match the energy you’d like to have in the space. The design language created for Dogma might even extend itself to other types of furniture in the future.

modern wood shelving being used as a console in a styled setting

No matter the configuration, Dogma bookshelves will consistently look different, depending on the angle they’re viewed from. The furniture’s characteristics – round, thin, angular – and patterns of light put forth an ever-evolving perception of change.

modern wood shelving in a styled setting

dark green modern wood shelving in a styled setting

dark green modern wood shelving in a styled setting

detail of dark green modern wood shelving

detail of dark green modern wood shelving

detail of dark green modern wood shelving

three styles dark green modern wood shelving

two styles modern wood shelving

white paper mockup of a teardrop shape

white paper mockup of modern shelving

To learn more about DOGMA bookshelves, visit bonaldo.com.

Kelly Beall is Director of Branded Content at Design Milk. The Pittsburgh-based writer and designer has had a deep love of art and design for as long as she can remember, from Fashion Plates to MoMA and far beyond. When not searching out the visual arts, she's likely sharing her favorite finds with others. Kelly can also be found tracking down new music, teaching herself to play the ukulele, or on the couch with her three pets – Bebe, Rainey, and Remy. Find her @designcrush on social.