Circus, 3 Shelves
- Designed by: Stephen Burks
- Made by: Mattermade
- More Info: mattermatters.com
At Mattermade, nothing is more important than capturing the exact specifics of a design, which means that the best results are achieved without the use of machines. An actual person bends and welds the steel cages that support the Circus shelves, and the rift-cut, Forest Stewardship Coucil–certified oak is also finished by hand. Here, production methods never alter a design; instead they steadfastly serve it.
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Choose a straightforward storage device that includes display space for showcasing art, pottery, and a couple nice pieces of china but allows the rest to be closed off.
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