SHELF, 2017

Designers: Paolo Benevelli Design, Scandiano, Reggio Emilia (RE), Italy
Manufacturer: Coem SpA., Fiorano Modenese (MO), Italy

In the Shelf project, tiles take a step beyond their traditional function as a covering material and become a “support”. This new dual application adds to the appeal of a material hitherto used merely as a finishing element. Full-body porcelain stoneware is processed to obtain an L-shaped element. Two or more elements can be used together to create endless combinations, opening the door to a variety of options: bookcases, bookshelves, display shelves and support surfaces for any setting. In other words, Shelf is a modular system that can be used as an element of micro-architecture, shaping new geometries with a ceramic dimension. 

The high-precision processing of the ceramic element, with a structural assembly, allows it to support loads of over 150 kg. 

The exquisite finishing operations such as polishing, rectifying and squaring are carried out on all the visible surfaces of the ceramic material. 

Shelf can be created in any colour and with any finish of the collections available in the company.