[Image: “Storyboard” by Tim Durfee; photo by Mikey Tnasuttimonkol].
Designer Tim Durfee has produced what he calls “Storyboard,” a book-storage unit and chair built from a geometrically simple combination of reclaimed pine boards and a 40′-long nylon strap.
[Images: “Storyboard” by Tim Durfee; photos by Mikey Tnasuttimonkol].
It is “an object defined by creating a surface at the height of the knee, at the ideal angle for sitting,” Durfee writes. “Similar to the old style of carrying books with a strap, this object can be host to a personal library.” Multiple “Storyboards” variously arranged in different spatial combinations would also result in some interesting room designs.
[Image: “Storyboard” by Tim Durfee; photo by Mikey Tnasuttimonkol].
Durfee’s work will be on display at The Page, which opens tomorrow, Thursday, May 20; it is an exhibition sponsored by the LA Forum. Here is a map for how to find it.
I want my money back. I bought one of these and didn't have a room long enough to stick it in!
I don't get it – how is this anyway useful, you will just hurt your back and waste your space
BLDGBLOG is this a joke? or are you mates with the designer?
What anonymous said.
Rather interesting as a work of art, but totally useless as a piece of furniture.
I'll bet the designer is quite young and sees nothing wrong with having to crouch down and cock one's neck sideways to find a book. Yoga, anyone?
I quite like it. Makes a difference from the old planks on cinderblocks bookcase, anyway!
Its funny how few designer words and some BS " Green" construction makes this bench with a leg missing.. into something that can be displayed in a design studio. What are these designers smoking? As an Art piece i can kind of understand it.. but since it was "designed".. as in meant to solve a certain problem or improve on one.. its pretty much useless..
– Another Designer..