Also known as the standard in library shelving, cantilever shelving was designed specifically for all libraries and offers a broad range of options and storage accessories to match the needs of your library or business.
The St. Louis Public Library was designed in the Italian Renaissance style over a century ago, and when the library decided to undergo a major revamp, it was important to them to keep the elegant and historic feel that the library is known for. Cantilever shelving helped them in this goal—and also worked to modernize the library at the same time.
In order to keep their history intact, cantilever shelving was installed directly into the library’s original wooden bookshelves, and shelving was also fashioned into carts on heavy-duty casters to create mobility for the library’s Children’s Area. The custom bases of the carts allowed for easy configuration of the room at any time.
LED lighting and unique end-panels were also integrated into the final design of the cantilever shelving systems. The custom glass end-panels feature LED lights inside the glass, turning the shelves into pieces of art. Red acrylic end-panels were also used to complement the cantilever shelves in the Library’s Reading Center.
The St. Louis Public Library was designed in the Italian Renaissance style over a century ago, and when the library decided to undergo a major revamp, it was important to them to keep the elegant and historic feel that the library is known for. Cantilever shelving helped them in this goal—and also worked to modernize the library at the same time.
In order to keep their history intact, cantilever shelving was installed directly into the library’s original wooden bookshelves, and shelving was also fashioned into carts on heavy-duty
casters to create mobility for the library’s Children’s Area. The custom bases of the carts allowed for easy configuration of the room at any time.
LED lighting and unique end-panels were also integrated into the final design of the cantilever shelving systems. The custom glass end-panels feature LED lights inside the glass, turning the shelves into pieces of art. Red acrylic end-panels were also used to complement the cantilever shelves in the Library’s Reading Center.
For more versatile cantilever shelving, look to A-frame shelves. A-frame shelving can be configured in several ways, including with or without casters for either mobile or static shelving.
Because of the numerous shelving configurations, many libraries use A-frame shelves to showcase their new release books, magazines, movies, and other media that is hard to display on traditional bookshelves.
