{"product_id":"desktop-bookshelf-metal-bauhaus","title":"Mid-Century Metal Desktop Bookshelf","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eMid-Century Metal Desktop Bookshelf\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eYou sit down at your studio desk corner for a focused 9 AM start. Your current reads and notebooks are suspended in this Mid-Century metal desktop bookshelf, right where you left them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eSolid metal wire frame stretching 480 mm, anchored by a bold red sphere and flat backplate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eMost organizers hide your things in bulky drawers or plain boxes. This one treats your reading list like a structural art installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe open design stops you from stacking things randomly. It gives your current notebooks a dedicated home without blocking your line of sight. The corner of your desk feels deliberate instead of crowded. Your workspace stays ready for you to sit down and actually work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,1,1,0\"\u003eSolid Metal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,2,1,0\"\u003eMid-Century Modern \/ Bauhaus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,3,1,0\"\u003eWire Frame Length: \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003e480 mm\u003c\/b\u003e; Backplate: \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"38\"\u003e180 × 180 mm\u003c\/b\u003e; Sphere Diameter: \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"69\"\u003e150 mm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFront Loop\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e155 mm\u003c\/b\u003e outer width \/ \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"21\"\u003e139 mm\u003c\/b\u003e inner width\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStructure\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,5,1,0\"\u003eOpen wire frame with sphere anchor (sphere features a small design hole)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e(Note: Dimensions feature a manual measurement variance of 0–10 mm).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eQ: Will this fit on a narrow desk shelf?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eA: It requires a flat surface of at least \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"83\"\u003e180 × 180 mm\u003c\/b\u003e to accommodate the square backplate. The wire frame itself extends \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"163\"\u003e480 mm\u003c\/b\u003e from the base, so you need adequate length to use it fully without it overhanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eQ: Can I fit large hardcover art books in the loops?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eA: No — the front loop has an inner width of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"98\"\u003e139 mm\u003c\/b\u003e, which comfortably holds standard novels and magazines, but thick or oversized books will not fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eQ: Does it look like standard office supply mesh up close?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eA: No — the stark red \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"81\"\u003e150 mm diameter sphere\u003c\/b\u003e and clean architectural lines make it look like a deliberate piece of Bauhaus decor, not a generic cubicle organizer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eStyling \u0026amp; Decor Suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOn the edge of your work desk for a focused 9 AM start:\u003c\/b\u003e The open wire frame keeps your current reading visible without adding visual mass. Pair it with the Cordless Metal Mushroom Lamp to build a distinct, functional task area with warm light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIn a Dopamine Decor living room corner:\u003c\/b\u003e Rest it on a low credenza to display your favorite magazines. The bold red sphere and long metal frame act as a sculptural focal point even when empty, grounding highly saturated colors in the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAvoid placing on a shallow entryway console:\u003c\/b\u003e The \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"49\"\u003e480 mm frame length\u003c\/b\u003e requires a deep enough surface to sit safely. Placing it on a narrow table risks it overhanging into a high-traffic walkway where it could easily be knocked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eWipe the metal frame and base clean with a dry microfiber cloth; avoid harsh chemical cleaners to protect the painted finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003eCurator's Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eVivian: \"I love pieces that play with gravity. The red sphere anchors the entire structure visually and physically, and slipping a book into that front loop feels incredibly satisfying when I clear my desk at the end of the day.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Retro Radius","offers":[{"title":"Chrome color ball","offer_id":45440326172732,"sku":null,"price":85.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red color ball","offer_id":45440326205500,"sku":null,"price":85.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Without ball","offer_id":45440326238268,"sku":null,"price":85.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/1662\/7772\/files\/ChatGPTImageMay22_2026_03_59_46PM_7.png?v=1779761278","url":"https:\/\/retroradius.com\/products\/desktop-bookshelf-metal-bauhaus","provider":"Retro Radius","version":"1.0","type":"link"}