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Lazy Libraries

The perfect libraries to snuggle up with a book and admire your literature collection.

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Another view of the bar, showcasing the recycled-glass bar top. Designer Chris Duffy made the bar tables against the wall.
Another view of the bar, showcasing the recycled-glass bar top. Designer Chris Duffy made the bar tables against the wall.
Nassau Public Library in Nassau, Bahamas-The Nassau Public Library has street-cred—it once housed the criminal population of the city. Originally built in the late 1700s as a jail, the octagonal building was converted into a library around 1837, with each of the 8 sides now holding a portion of the library's 28,000-volume collection. Photo: Brickapolis
Nassau Public Library in Nassau, Bahamas-The Nassau Public Library has street-cred—it once housed the criminal population of the city. Originally built in the late 1700s as a jail, the octagonal building was converted into a library around 1837, with each of the 8 sides now holding a portion of the library's 28,000-volume collection. Photo: Brickapolis
In 1924, eleven years after Pierpont Morgan's death, his son, J. P. Morgan, Jr. (1867–1943), made the library available to the public.
In 1924, eleven years after Pierpont Morgan's death, his son, J. P. Morgan, Jr. (1867–1943), made the library available to the public.
Inside the study, or the West Room, was used for Morgan's personal business. The velvet-covered furnishings were reupholstered during the renovation.
Inside the study, or the West Room, was used for Morgan's personal business. The velvet-covered furnishings were reupholstered during the renovation.
Located in West Village, designer Suchi Reddy constructs a modern family-friendly apartment.
Located in West Village, designer Suchi Reddy constructs a modern family-friendly apartment.
Due to zoning restrictions, the house's footprint had to be relatively small, so Svensen devised a solution: split levels. The library occupies a landing on the staircase and features shelves built by Atlanta's Dark Horse Woodwork.
Due to zoning restrictions, the house's footprint had to be relatively small, so Svensen devised a solution: split levels. The library occupies a landing on the staircase and features shelves built by Atlanta's Dark Horse Woodwork.