Plié Bookshelf 1 Tall Drawer
Ships within 8-9 weeks
An open metal shelving system for books, tableware, or decorative pieces. The Plié Wall Unit is made from laser-cut aluminium sheets, folded into shape for a robust yet lightweight design. Features one tall drawer for concealed storage that can be placed at any height, with built-in mechanical sliders for soft-closing. The frame comes flat-packed with detailed instructions for simple assembly with a few screws, while the drawer arrives ready-made for easy installation.
Available in four powder-coated colours and a brushed aluminium finish, in two lengths: 90 cm (35 in) and 120 cm (47 in).
Designed by Cesare Bizzotto and Tobias Nitsche of FROM INDUSTRIAL DESIGN, the Plié Wall Unit is part of the Plié Shelving System, winner of the 2019 German Design Award. Produced in Portugal.
An adaptable order for items that carry weight in the home.
Does this include anti-tip wall brackets?
Yes. For child-safety protection.
Does this need to be wall-mounted, or can it stand freely?
Self-standing, the anti-tip bracket is an added safety feature, not a mounting requirement.
Can I reduce the number of shelf tiers (e.g. 5 4)?
Not on a standard order, sizes are fixed as shown. Reduced configurations are only available for trade/project orders, within set size options.
How much weight can it hold?
45 kg per shelf.
Does brushed aluminium develop patina over time?
Yes, and that’s expected. The finish is raw aluminium, sanded by hand and left unsealed, so it’s designed to pick up a patina with use over time. Because each finish is hand-applied, you’ll notice subtle, natural variation in the finish from one piece to the next, no two are exact copies of each other, much like the grain in wood or the texture in leather. That’s part of what makes it feel like a crafted material rather than a mass-produced one. If you’d rather have a perfectly uniform finish with no variation, our powder-coated options (like Light Grey) are the better fit, sprayed and cured for an even result every time, with no patina to expect.
How do I clean it?
Clean with a soft cloth and acetone, never use citrus-based or acidic products. That’s all routine care really needs; nothing more specialized is required. Keep in mind the patina will keep evolving naturally over time, so the finish won’t stay exactly as it looked on day one, and that’s expected. If you notice uneven marks developing, like a ring left by a glass of water or smudges from handling it with damp or sweaty hands, wiping with acetone can help even out that patina rather than leave it patchy.
Is brushed aluminium suitable for a bathroom?
Not recommended, oxidation happens faster there and the patina that develops isn’t a good one. A powder-coated finish (e.g. Light Grey) is the better choice for bathrooms.
Material: Aluminium
Finishes: Fine texture powder coated or Brushed Aluminium
MADE IN PORTUGAL
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