Massproductions presents its latest product in The Little Things collection – Buffer, a bookend made of powder-coated steel.
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.
“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”
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.
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.
“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”
Buffer is available in Massproductions Red, Ivory and Blue Green and adds a pop of colour to the end of any row of books.
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.
