ILLUMINATED SHELF UNIT
A study of light and material. The Illuminated Shelf Unit unites bookshelf, sculpture, and ambient lighting - where solid oak and translucent alabaster create quiet rhythm and depth. The piece transforms with light: functional by day, atmospheric by night.
Details:
Formats: Floor Standing Shelves
Materials: Solid Oak, Alabaster, Metal
Finishes: See below for full range
Dimensions: W 380 × D 340 × H 1800 mm
Handcrafted: in Italy
Designed: 2024
Price: Upon request
Design
The Illuminated Shelf Unit combines utility and quiet expression.
Alabaster panels diffuse light across the surface, softly illuminating the inner volumes. The internal metal partitions serve as shelves, creating order and rhythm within the piece.
The geometry is simple yet softened - vertical and horizontal lines balanced by rounded edges that bring calm and continuity. The brushed oak texture adds depth and warmth; the matte stone surface introduces a gentle tactility; while the metal accent provides a subtle highlight.
The integrated dimmable lighting allows the atmosphere to shift - from a barely perceptible glow to a soft, diffused presence. It is a quiet, ambient light that reveals the textures of wood and stone.
Materials & Finishes
The Illuminated Shelf Unit is crafted from solid oak, alabaster, and metal — each material chosen for its tactile depth and natural luminosity.
Stone options: Soft White Alabaster
Wood options: Brushed Dark Brown Oak / Hand-carved Natural Oak / Hand-carved Walnut Oak / Brushed Black Oak
Metal finishes: Aged Bronze (with circular scratches) / Brushed Brass
Each piece can be customised in finish and composition. The finishes listed represent the studio’s original palette; custom materials and tones can also be developed upon request to match specific interiors or client vision.
Atmosphere & Use
When illuminated, the Shelf Unit’s alabaster panels emit a quiet, ambient glow — light passes through stone and settles on the grain of oak. By day, it reads as a calm, tactile structure; by night, as a luminous presence.
Suitable for living rooms, libraries, boutiques, and tranquil bedrooms — not just a storage element, but a sculptural atmosphere piece that shapes mood and space.
Edition & Production
Designed by Jenny Ly Studio as part of the Studio Edition.
Produced on request in collaboration with Italian artisans and suppliers.