BUFFER BOOKEND
Massproductions presents its latest product in The Little Things collection – Buffer, a bookend made of powder-coated steel.
Massproductions presents its latest product in The Little Things collection – Buffer, a bookend made of powder-coated steel.
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Bookends aren’t just for holding books, they are like mini pieces of art with a history. They’ve been around since ancient times, made from all sorts of materials like stone, metal, and wood.
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When Massproductions’ founder and design chief, Chris Martin, designed the Buffer bookend, he drew inspiration from the railway’s “buffer stop,” a device that halts trains at the end of the track. During the design process, Chris explored various materials before settling on powder-coated steel.
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“A stop sign. A parchment coloured ghost. A pretentious intellectual green. An unpredictable group of colours, that funny enough, enjoy each others company.”
– Magnus Elebäck
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BUFFER
Designed by Chris Martin, 2023
Material: 20% recycled steel from Finland Measurement: 98mm x 120mm x 172mm
Finishes: Warm red, Ivory, Blue Green
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“The idea of referencing a railway buffer for the design was a good starting point but I explored quite a few materials and shapes before I came to a pleasing solution, in the end 8mm steel plates gave the best weight, function and expression”
– Chris Martin
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The bookend consists of three laser-cut steel plates made from 20% recycled steel from Finland. With a weight of over 1.7 kg and non-slip feet, the bookend stands firmly in the bookshelf.
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Buffer is available in Massproductions Red, Ivory and BlueGreen and adds a pop of colour to the end of any row of books.
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In the end, whether your bookends are classic and refined or quirky and fun they all share one thing in common: they bring a charm to your bookshelf!
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