This magnetic storage concept by Benoit Bayol is half art, half practical furniture: neatly arranged on the wall, its reminiscent of a Mondrian painting, but it also offers an incredibly versatile storage solution.
The system—called Magnetic Spirit—uses a patented arrangement of (hopefully very strong) magnets embedded in the walls and storage cubes to defy gravity. What’s neat is the way it allows you to swap and change the lay-out of the boxes depending on your mood or requirements. Bayol explains:
The aim of this concept is to create an innovative universe reflecting on a particular project, that of imagining an unconventional style that can be suitable to any individual, the latter becoming its creator because of its extraordinary customizable aspect. Thus was born Magnetic Spirit, an architectural furniture and interior design concept which potential is so great that its limits are invisible.
There are two small downsides, though. First, it’s currently a concept with no plans to go into production. Second, and more important: just think how it would screw with your Wi-Fi. [Benoit Bayol via Freshome]













…hopefully very strong magnets…
read my mind there. First thing I thought was, aren’t people going to get nasty bumps if the magnets, you know…
Hahah oh your name! I would not be surprised if the real deal shows up shortly to kick your ass.
Just trying to get my name trolling on
Yeah, otherwise this will just end up being boxes on the floor with books inside…
one can only hope that if they fall there’s no unlucky person sitting below with a computer looking at totally innocent videos on [insert ***tube here]