Magazine Racks
Dear Dwell,
There's nothing better than settling in to read the Sunday paper, but it's becoming difficult to enjoy with the ever-present clutter of publications getting in our way. Could you steer us in the direction of some stylish solution?
—Eileen Thomas, Boston, Massachusetts
Don't be intimidated by those teetering stacks of periodicals that threaten to engulf your home. Here are a few choices for reining in your reading material.
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Usame Table
Part coffee table, part storage bin, this repository will add style to any room. The vegetal patterns add Art Deco nostalgia to the modern translucent construction, making the table suitable for almost any decor.- Designed by: Patricia Urquiola
- Made by: Kartell
- Price: $300.00-310.00
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Wallpaper Magazine Rack
- Designed by: Maria Berntsen
- Made by: Rosendahl
- Price: $180.00
This hanging rack meets all the requirements of the loft-owning glitterati: brushed anodized aluminum with a flowing, organic shape. Magazines must be folded to fit, but this Gehryesque flourish could just as well stand alone on your wall.
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Sprung Magazine Rack
Both minimal and multipurpose, this simple design is good for both magazines and newspapers, and could also serve as an impromptu fort for the kitty. The stained metal of the sprung-open structure is durable enough to withstand long-term use.- Designed by: Michael Sodeau
- Made by: Livit
- Price: $198
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W Magazine Stand
Simultaneously sculptural and pragmatic, the undulating form of the W’s molded plywood is both pleasing and useful. It’s compact enough for small spaces, though you may be loath to cover up the figurative grain pattern of the walnut with your magazines.- Designed by: Eric Pfeiffer
- Made by: Offi
- Price: $119.00-129.00
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Portariviste Four-Pocket Magazine Rack
Utilitarian with a bit of flair, the Portariviste does not baffle: The magazines go here. The built-in handle and light weight are nice for those nomadic souls who want to tote their reading materials from kitchen to bathroom to sofa.- Designed by: Giotto Stoppino
- Made by: Kartell
- Price: $162.00
Comments
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I really like these magazine racks.
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My coffee table looks like a magazine stand right now. Am on the lookout for a vintage magazine rack, though the "W" rack is pretty nice.
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