Brisbane designer Alexander Lotersztain has created X-System, a shelving system for Australian brand Planex.
The modular system features X-shaped pillars that slot into rails on the shelves, and only requires an Allen key for assembly.
The following is from Planex:
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X = the universal answer to shelving
X-System, the latest release from Australian design-manufacturer Planex in collaboration with Brisbane-based designer Alexander Lotersztain, is a unique, modular shelving system that combines strength, simplicity, minimalism and versatility.
Choice is a key feature of the unique X-System design. Users can choose installation options and construction combinations that range from a simple credenza to an extensive wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling shelving system that utilises spans of up to 3.5 metres, and which works in all interior environments.
Shelves are available in an assortment of lengths and in 120 stylish colours. They can be used to ‘create’ a monochromatic installation that blends in with its environment, in a contrasting colour to make a statement, or combine several colours for a more animated or casual effect.
Lotersztain’s philosophy of design simplicity has once again provided a bold outcome. Inspired by architectural structures, the simple ‘x’ pillar slots into the shelf ‘rails’ to form a strong, interlocking, stackable system requiring only an Allen-key to assemble.
Recognised as one of Australia’s hottest new designers, Lotersztain has recently featured in a number of national and international journals and publications including Who’s hot in an international design and ‘& Fork’ (Phaidon). Lotersztain was recently invited to work on Limes, Australia’s latest pure-design hotel, contributing interior designs for the bathroom, kitchen furniture and fittings, the corporate identity, and a large proportion of the hotel’s furniture.
X-System is Australian-made and manufactured by Planex Melbourne. It is 100 per cent recyclable, designed for fast and complete disassembly, and flat-packed for convenient national and international transportation.
X-System is available nationally and exclusive to interior designers and architects through Planex.
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Posted by Matylda Krzykowski
October 11th, 2008 at 6:25 am
Very nice…
I wonder though, how do you avoid scratching the paint with the allen screws?
October 11th, 2008 at 8:37 am
this is very nice.. bravo
October 11th, 2008 at 8:40 am
it’s smart
October 11th, 2008 at 9:30 am
love the last pic, cute cute!
October 11th, 2008 at 10:46 am
Pure ID : i dig! And yes… that last pictures is sweet, hahah!!
October 11th, 2008 at 1:48 pm
really appreciable, multi functional, good shape synthesis. there is quality in this design and suggests new way of use.
October 11th, 2008 at 4:29 pm
nice!
October 11th, 2008 at 6:41 pm
i think its not the new idea and,also i feel its acold design as a ferniture for intorior of a house.maybe its just good for office or some comrtial places….
October 11th, 2008 at 9:07 pm
simple&functional…geniale
October 11th, 2008 at 9:48 pm
i’d be curious of the pricing before i’d make final judgement.
October 12th, 2008 at 7:42 am
good design but i’m agree with Kingmu price is also an élement of choice
October 12th, 2008 at 8:47 am
simplicity, functionnality, good design
October 13th, 2008 at 8:51 am
Nice work, I’ve seen it in melbourne, its really stable, would make a good space partition
October 13th, 2008 at 10:07 am
finally good n proper design on dezeen…
October 13th, 2008 at 6:27 pm
def. not a new idea almost a copy from the Brisbane designer. Stephen Burks from NYC already did a modular shelf system for Cappellini a few years back based on folded sheet metal and ‘X’ shape pillar. is this really unique or just cosmetics?
check his website…..
http://www.readymadeprojects.com/
October 13th, 2008 at 6:48 pm
Gotto say this: The concept on its own is not new of any kind. I also agree with the comment that it is hard to judge without knowing the price. On the other hand I’m quite convinced of the fact that its aesthethics are brilliant. It’s one of these things you would buy just to play around with…
October 13th, 2008 at 8:11 pm
love it
October 13th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
Smartest shelving system I’ve ever seen.
October 14th, 2008 at 5:34 am
Looks well made. As individual components in carefully composed photos they look great. When assembled together the effect is a bit lost – I don’t know, maybe too many “witty” giraffes and sneakers?
October 14th, 2008 at 11:50 am
yeah, nice.
simple and good
made in australia, what a rearity.
October 15th, 2008 at 7:06 am
I think Burks x system is clever but not as refined as Lotersztain’s, the finishing on this system is pretty good, definately more robust.
October 17th, 2008 at 11:47 pm
Excellent shelves! I´d love to have them.An idea : do the same but with 90 cm. wide shelves and you can sleep people on them,like a pile of three, for kids or hostels.
October 21st, 2008 at 11:13 pm
Looks good. Looks sturdy. I like that it’s a simple concept that has room for expansion as needs or market justify. Now, is it going to be affordable or are they going to make 5 sets and wait for them to sell at the most exclusive shops? Real utility comes when the masses can utilize it.
June 8th, 2009 at 5:22 am
I saw it last week for the first time in the Planex showroom in Richmond, Melbourne and I loved it. It is so fresh and flexible and the price was good. So many different options and so many different places you could use it.
August 29th, 2009 at 9:53 pm
How can I buy one and how much is it?