One of the oldest tricks for saving space at home is to use the area under the stairs as extra storage. But instead of hiding everything in cabinets and drawers, Dutch Studio Mieke Meijer devised an open space-saving system. It combines a desk, shelves and storage space. The suspended staircase design, called "Object élevé," was created for a private client near The Hague. This elegant and functional piece connects two floors in the house while combining several furniture functions in a small space.
A Suspended Staircase With a Functional Design
The three-part installation was produced by Meijer’s workshop in Eindhoven from oak and black steel. Its elegant industrial character was inspired by the black-and-white photographs of Bernd and Hilla Becher, who documented industrial buildings. The staircase contrasts with the pale blue tones and muted colors of the living room walls.
Suspended Staircase Design Inspired by Industrial Buildings
Object élevé has two parts: a solid lower section with a desk and a hidden cupboard behind it, and a lighter suspended upper section composed largely of open frames and shelves. The construction is based on a balanced structural principle. It is rigid, safe and easy to reach on foot. This interesting suspended staircase design was presented during Salone del Mobile in Milan from April 8 to 13, 2015.
Oak and Black Steel
Three-Part Installation
Industrial, Aesthetic and Elegant
Provides Space to Work and Store
Anna Lohan
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Peter Dark
