At Rungstedlund, the home of Karen Blixen, we designed this library to hold the personal book collection of the iconic Danish writer.

The library is made up of a series of free-standing book cabinets that — when placed side-by-side —function as an un-familiar typology: not quite furniture, not quite wall-to-wall shelving.

To add complexity, the cabinets are made with a deep and a shallow section — the deeper sections having an intricately joined, two-sided door that wraps around the corner.

The cabinets are constructed in ash wood with delicately profiled frames. The insides of the cabinets are upholstered with unbleached, linen canvas.

The bottom section of the cabinets have pleated lace curtains, to have sections where items are put less on display, inspired by the lace curtains found throughout the house.

Credits:

Woodwork:
Rammelisten

Photos:
David Stjernholm