As design classics go the Vitsoe 606 Universal Shelving System is as unassuming as possible, but its enduring popularity is down to its undeniable usefulness.
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Metropolitan Line Luggage Racks
The shelving pictured above is no ordinary storage solution, but a genuine Metropolitan Line Luggage Rack.
Miniature Carlton Sottsass shelves available from the V&A
The exhibition doesn't open until 24 September but the V&A's product to accompany their Postmodernism show is already beginning to creep into their shop. Definitely worth a look are these miniature Carlton shelves, based on the design by Ettore Sottsass.
Content by Conran Kendal shelving unit at John Lewis
Modular style shelving has a long and distinguished design pedigree with fine examples from George Nelson and the Eames', and the flexible combination of having shelves for display and cupboards where you can stash bits away remains extremely useful. The Content by Conran Kendal shelving unit is an attractive and affordable twenty-first century adaptation of this principle.
The classic shape and look of this piece means you'll probably keep it for quite a few years. As a further incentive to hold onto it, its light oak veneer will apparently look even better as it ages. The unit costs £475.
Buy it from the John Lewis website
