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post #1 of 6
4/12/10 at 10:50am
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I basically need a library wall of storage and a large height adjustable work surface.

I had thought Vitsoe 606 ( http://www.vitsoe.com/ ) at first, but am now leaning toward Biblomodel ( http://www.library-furniture.com/shelves.htm and http://www.biblomodel.com.mx/section/283.html ) for both cost and load-bearing advantages.

For a desk I'm thinking Ahrend Mehes ( http://www.architonic.com/pmsht/mehe...ahrend/1032717 ), but would welcome another option.

Any thoughts on who else might make similar products with that German post-war aesthetic and a similar or better value proposition?
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post #2 of 6
4/12/10 at 2:18pm
I have a vitsoe setup, very happy with it and would highly recommend it. Only downside is the price as even a basic setup with a couple of cabinets will cost you a bunch.
Also have a setup by swedish manufacturer String, http://string.se/index.asp?ID=10&LAN=2, not as exotic as the vitsoe but alot more reasonably priced considering what you get, and will get you most configutations you can get out of a vitsoe, they have a couple of north american retailers iirc.







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post #3 of 6
4/12/10 at 4:44pm
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Thanks. Those are interesting. It looks like there is no NA retailer though.

I do think I prefer the cleaner look of Vitsoe, which the Biblomodel duplicates pretty well. Honestly Vitsoe is not as bad as I thought it would be in terms of cost (a little over $6k for a full office wall with cabinets, uninstalled), but the Biblomodel in the same configuration is about a third the price including delivery and installation.
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post #4 of 6
4/16/10 at 1:55pm
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Originally Posted by summej2 View Post
Thanks. Those are interesting. It looks like there is no NA retailer though.

I do think I prefer the cleaner look of Vitsoe, which the Biblomodel duplicates pretty well. Honestly Vitsoe is not as bad as I thought it would be in terms of cost (a little over $6k for a full office wall with cabinets, uninstalled), but the Biblomodel in the same configuration is about a third the price including delivery and installation.


yeah my mistake, checked around and couldn't find any na retailers for the string.
As for the biblomodel, doesn't look as sleek as the vitsoe from those pictures.
Even if biblomodel offer free installation, vitsoe will provide you with a custom design for you individual space aswell as detailed drawings/instructions and fittings customized to your walls, they even provide branded levelers for free when ordering, makes installing a piece of piss. Took me around and hour from start to finish to put up 3+ meters of shelving.
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post #5 of 6
4/16/10 at 4:00pm
I really don't like fragile-looking organizing systems. It should be able to withstand an animated domestic dispute.
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post #6 of 6
4/16/10 at 4:00pm
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Yeah, they show terrible photos. In practice a wall-mounted set looks like this The big difference is the track, which has hidden holes on the Vitsoe. For what it's worth, Biblomodel did a custom design and drawing for me at the factory too and is willing to build to spec at a negligible up charge. Pretty much I think it comes down to whether I really want the lacquer cabinets or am happy with all steel from Biblomodel. For an office, price and utility might win out. Either way I'll try to post some photos once it is installed. I just wish there was a good alternative to Ahrend. I'm getting quotes well over $3k for a basic desk that would be around $1k from Herman Miller or Knoll, which kills me when I know these sell used for a few hundred euro in The Netherlands.
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