flexible furnishings

Many academic libraries are creating new, informal and flexible spaces that our catalysts for collaboration and intellectual growth. These spaces and the furniture which they occupy must be carefully balanced to accommodate the traditional printed volume.

A German firm has come up with what might be the perfect solution:

"Bookinist is a movable chair
designed especially for reading.
It is based on the principle of a pushcart
and can be rolled to a favourite
spot.
Ca. 80 paperbacks can be stored in
the armrests and the backrest.
Inclusive reading lamp and 2 hidden
compartments for writing utensils
in the armrests."

Thanks to Nikki Williams of Watzek Library for pointing this out.