Storage is a key function in any office. When integrated into contemporary furniture solutions, it can also serve as an effective way to separate spaces. Here’s how to choose the right office bookshelves and explore the most interesting types and models.
The Potential of Office Bookshelves
With the rise of flexible workspaces and activity-based working, the need for dedicated office storage has become more prominent. Keeping desks free of personal items and documents is essential for maintaining an organized workplace while allowing professionals to choose their preferred work environment.
Office bookshelves are no longer just accessories; they have become essential storage solutions for organizing archives and keeping frequently used documents within easy reach. They can also display books, certificates, and decorative objects. Available as wall-mounted or freestanding units, these bookshelves can double as space dividers, enhancing both function and aesthetics.
Types of Office Bookshelves
When discussing office bookshelves, we typically refer to open shelving units, which come in an extensive range of colors and finishes—solid tones or wood-effect surfaces. The modular designs by Level Office Landscape feature a 32mm pitch between shelves, crafted with a 38mm thickness for durability. For corner installations, the structure allows for continuous shelving, with intermediate shelves and dividers that can be integrated as needed. These dividers, available in melamine or glass, enhance organization and aesthetics.
Heights range from 210 to 280 cm, but they can also be extended to full height with the addition of top panels or doors. In their more compact versions—up to 120 cm high—they offer not only internal storage but also a usable top surface for additional workspace organization. Low office bookshelves also serve as internal partitions, effectively dividing workstations within open-plan offices. Even service cabinets can function as compact office bookshelves, with open compartments designed to support workstations, as seen in the Nordic model by Level Office Landscape.
Cross Storage: Modular and Versatile
Among Level Office Landscape’s modular systems, Cross Storage stands out for its ability to create customizable configurations, blending style and functionality in workplace design. This system also includes classic office bookshelves. Made of melamine-coated panels, Cross Storage is available in a wide range of finishes. Whether wall-mounted or used as a freestanding divider, it features a solid structure with customizable doors, making it adaptable to any professional setting.
Office Furniture: Whitney, the Library-Style Cabinet
Designed to evoke residential bookshelves, the Whitney model breaks away from traditional office storage solutions with its contemporary lines and sophisticated aesthetics. Its matte melamine structure can be customized with various open compartments and a wide range of finishes. The shelves can be crafted in melamine or glass, the latter adding a sense of lightness. A distinctive feature of Level Office Landscape designs is the presence of custom-fit niches, highlighted by built-in spotlights that enhance the overall structure’s depth and volume.
Office Solutions: Well, Where Design Meets Functionality
Developed by the Level Office Landscape design team in La Valletta Brianza, Well is a contemporary hybrid office system that seamlessly merges design and functionality. With a style that leans more toward residential aesthetics, it allows for extensive customization through its modular structure. Well consists of a square-section aluminum frame, to which various components can be added according to specific needs. Options include shelves, back panels, drawers, storage compartments, doors, planters, or even built-in cushions for seating areas within the shelving system.
With dedicated TV compartments, Well also functions as an interactive unit, ideal for presentations or video calls. The modular structure is designed with a 384mm pitch in both width and height, while the aluminum tubes measure 20x20mm in section. Customization options include melamine, wood veneer, MDF, lacquered finishes, and glass, with shelves available in wood, clear glass, or smoked glass—making Well a refined solution for both storage and space division.
Random: Variable-Pitch Bookshelves with a Minimalist Design
Unlike modular shelving systems, Random offers a variable-pitch structure, allowing for fully customizable configurations based on user preferences. In contrast to Cross Storage, which comes in standard 1000, 900, and 500mm modules, Random provides total design freedom, enabling users to define the spacing of its components during the project phase. The melamine shelves, available in a range of finishes, can be color-matched to the vertical supports or used in contrast for a more dynamic look. Every detail is meticulously crafted, with concealed joints and hardware, ensuring a clean and minimalist aesthetic.
Available as a wall-mounted or freestanding unit, Random is more than just a storage solution—it acts as a lightweight space divider that doesn’t overwhelm the environment. It can be configured with or without a back panel, maintaining an airy and modern feel. Unlike Well, Whitney, and Cross Storage, Random is exclusively available as an open shelving system, with no doors. Additionally, it has no height or width limitations, offering maximum design flexibility for any architectural space.