Designed by April Shen-Text written by April Shen on 09/15/2010

This book chest/stand was designed by April Shen at the end of August 2009 and first produced in June 2010 by the wood factory in China. Dimensions: 36"w x 10"d x 48"h.

This piece incorporates Chinese architectural element of latticework from the old Chinese doors and windows, using lines in a different way to break up the visual space perceived, allowing the negative spaces to invite the imagination to go beyond the lines. This book chest comes in both light wood color and dark wood color and is designed for a compact space.

The "ice-ray" lattice pattern was used on old Chinese doors and windows in ancient China for a visual cooling effect in warmer weather and for air ventilation as well.

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