In the evolving design and discovery of the Case Study Shelving Units (CSSU), I've been able to further refine the sizes and pricing, expand the options and now offer adjustable legs/feet.
The prototype features a mahogany leg insert, but the final production model will use maple to match the shelves. Look for a production model photo soon.
Sizes: The bay-width has been "standardized" at 23in (or multiples of 23in). This allows me to better utilize materials and stock sheet sizes which saves money and reduces the per-unit cost for you. I've been able to do the same with the shelf depth and leg height as well. The depths have been standardized to 11.5 (for books), 14in (for general storage) and 18in (for electronics). Of course, custom widths and depths are an option, but this gives folks something to consider when looking at a fixed cost pieces.
Panel options: In addition to the Walnut/Enameled panels, we've also begun to offer the "neutral" panel option which are matte black or gloss white on one side and clear-coated MDF on the reverse. This option gives a more casual or industrial feel and also quite a bit cheaper due to material cost of time required to finish the panels. I've also been able to offer a DIY/unfinished panel option which is great for folks who might want to paint the panels themselves or cover with materials of their choice (think: vintage posters, wall paper, grasscloth, etc.). The DIY panels are unfinished MDF on both sides.
Feet: I've been able to design a foot option that is (1) attractive, (2) sturdy and (3) adjustable. Since the legs are made of anodized aluminum, getting anything metal to faithfully adhere to it has been a challenge — aluminum is tough to weld and soldering isn't strong enough to support the weight of the shelves.
The new leg design contrasts the coolness of the metal with the warmth of wood and the stability of the entire unit. The leg insert runs up to the base of the bottom shelf and uses the shelf as primary weight support. The prototype pictured above features a mahogany leg, but the production version will be maple to match the shelves themselves. The small hint of wood at the bottom is a nice design detail. These legs will add $5/leg to the overall cost (as an option over the plastic feet) and are available now.
Pricing: I've been able to create a more fixed pricing chart with the options mentioned above based on the most popular size — the 2X2 (two bays wide X two bays high... 32in total height and 46in width)
- 11.5in depth: DIY panels = $350 // neutral panels = $375 / walnut panels = $425
- 14in depth: DIY panels = $400 // neutral panels = $425 / walnut panels = $475
- 18in depth: DIY panels = $450 // neutral panels = $475 / walnut panels = $525
- adjustable feet = $5/leg... or $30 for the 2X2 unit (6 legs)
Upcoming news: We'll also be transitioning the "branding" a bit so as to better separate the personal/house content with the newer made-to-order furniture and design/build content... so watch this space in the coming week or so for updates. It's good timing now that the CSSU shelving has been better refined and we're wrapping up work on the house itself.
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