Magazine Holders - Gessato Design Store

The Apple Box

Davide Carbone — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 14:42:16 +0000

Can one plywood block stand in as a seat, side table, and sculptural accent? Yes — Ilan’s Apple Box is a Baltic-birch rectangle that carries up to 13 lb yet slips under an arm through its rounded handle. Designer Ilan Rubin revisits the film-set workhorse and Le Corbusier’s 1950s plywood box, coating five faces in a solid tone while giving the sixth a contrasting splash.

Hand-crafted in the USA, each piece measures 12″ × 8″ × 20″ or 30.5 cm × 20.3 cm × 50.8 cm and arrives in eight stock palettes — Light Gray, Dark Gray, Blue, Yellow, Red, Light Orange, Avocado Green, and Biscuit Beige — with custom colors available on request. Baltic birch edges show a crisp grain; the UV-cured finish shrugs off scuffs. Stack two for a quick laptop perch, park one beside the sofa for books, or place a plant on top and let the color block nod to Judd’s minimalism and Barragán’s bold hues.

Move it, flip it, sit on it — the Apple Box keeps pace with every room that needs an extra surface or pop of color.

Desk Magazine Rack

Davide Carbone — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:32:28 +0000

Cheer-inducing colors blended with simplicity and function, the Desk Tidy pen holder brings a playful accent to workspaces. The design displays UK-based Block Design’s penchant for using vibrant hues and minimalism. Inspired by the architectural sketches of Block lead designer Tara Ashe, the organizer creates a play on positive and negative space. Pen storage becomes more convenient thanks to the separate spaces for writing materials of different sizes, while the beech wood base makes storing smaller items or accessories easy. Each pen holder comes in a bespoke box that boasts a commissioned piece of graphic design.

Magino

Davide Carbone — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 14:12:13 +0000

It’s clear that creative design can transform even a bland, ordinary room into a memorable space. Take this transparent, acrylic end table from Umbra, for example. Designed by Karim Rashid, the award-winning Magino is stylish and modern as well as multifunctional. Perfect as a clear side table or as an acrylic bedside table, it can also be used as a stool in a living room, kitchen or home office. That’s because Magino is made from extra-thick acrylic that is both shatter-proof and extremely durable.

A great choice to create a focal point in a room, this acrylic accent table boasts curved shapes and a distinctive silhouette, adding visual impact to any décor. Integrated storage space for magazines, records, books, and other items enhance functionality. The open design also makes Magino easy to move from one area to another. While this glass-like acrylic side table might look fragile at a glance, it has an extremely tough build to handle a maximum weight of 200 lbs or 90 kg. Compact to take up minimal floor space, the Umbra Magino acrylic end table works exceptionally well in smaller rooms but can also add an eye-catching accent to large, open-plan areas.

Lithos Magazine Holder

Davide Carbone — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 15:11:37 +0000

The Lithos Magazine Holder offers a unique approach to magazine organization and display, drawing inspiration from the rugged beauty of mountainous terrain. Its distinctive, hilly silhouette is not just visually appealing, but also introduces an inventive use of space through its open design and overlapping levels. These layers create a dynamic visual effect that varies based on the viewer’s perspective and the arrangement of the contents. Constructed to prioritize both practicality and aesthetic appeal, the holder includes a top curve that doubles as a convenient handle. This feature ensures effortless portability, allowing you to relocate the piece seamlessly across different spaces. The Lithos Holder integrates smoothly with a variety of interior styles, adding a sculptural element to any room. Whether placed in a minimalist setting or a more eclectic space, it serves as a functional art piece, keeping your magazines organized while enhancing the overall decor.

Matter Magazine Holder

Davide Carbone — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 17:37:05 +0000

A sculptural work of art or practical home accessory? This decorative magazine holder is both. Reminiscent of an ancient piece of architecture, carefully excavated from the ground, the Kristina Dam Studio Matter Magazine Holder is gorgeously designed and carved by hand. Each organizer is made from sandstone and features one rough, textured side and one smooth side, with the interior also finished with a fine surface. Perfect for storing books, magazines, and other items, the Kristina Dam Studio Matter decorative magazine holder is one-of-a-kind. Use it in a living room, bedroom or home office as a sculptural organizer and rest assured that it will become the focal point of any space.

Stack Storage Box – Set of 3

Davide Carbone — Sat, 02 Mar 2024 12:27:13 +0000

Keep your home organized and stylish at the same time with the Kristina Dam Studio Stack boxes. Elegant and practical, these beautifully designed storage boxes add a decorative accent to any space thanks to the combination of clean lines and contrasting wood elements. Made from solid oak with an oiled finish, every box features walnut legs that double as connecting points between the drawers. This set comes with three design storage boxes that you can use separately or stacked together in a tower. As versatile as they are practical, these stack boxes can easily hold bedding or clothing in a bedroom; toys and art supplies in a child’s room; or magazines, books, blankets and other accessories in a living room. The Kristina Dam Studio Stack Storage Box set works well on its own or alongside the wall-mounted and floor shelves from the same collection.

Book Keeper

Davide Carbone — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 12:06:12 +0000

The Book Keeper is a book storage unit from Kristina Dam Studio, offering a straightforward approach to organizing and displaying books. Made from powder-coated steel, it comes in black and white options, ensuring compatibility with a variety of decorating schemes. The design includes two units: a base frame and an open shelf frame that together provide a stable, angled platform for books.
Its minimalist design allows for easy placement in different settings, from home to office, and its angular presentation makes book titles easily readable at a glance. The Book Keeper fits seamlessly into modern and industrial interiors, providing a practical and aesthetically pleasing way to keep books organized. For those who need more space, it pairs well with other items like the Bauhaus Trolley or marble bookends from Kristina Dam Studio.

Mountain, Travertine Magazine Holder

Davide Carbone — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 23:58:19 +0000

Introducing “Mountain,” a striking magazine holder crafted entirely from solid travertine. This piece is not just a functional item for your home, but a work of art that draws inspiration from the majestic outlines of natural mountain landscapes. Its design is an abstract homage to these towering wonders, embodying a sense of calm and balance. The holder’s clean lines and smooth finish make it a sophisticated addition to any space, ideal for showcasing your select magazines and beloved coffee table books. With its minimalist yet expressive form, “Mountain” serves as a reminder of the serene beauty of the natural world, while offering a practical solution for organizing your reading materials.

Blow Up Magazine Holder

Davide Carbone — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 18:30:32 +0000

The Blow Up magazine holder, part of the renowned series by the Campana Brothers for Alessi, presents a poetic reinterpretation of common household items. Crafted from a seemingly haphazard assembly of steel rods, the holder captures an aesthetic snapshot of an explosion, alluding to its ‘blow up’ name. The rods intersect in an arbitrary manner, creating intriguing volumes and voids that encapsulate the magazine holder’s form. This artistic creation blurs the line between function and sculpture, transforming a simple storage solution into a dynamic piece of art. With each magazine it holds, the piece evolves, taking on a new persona. The Blow Up magazine holder is a vivid representation of the Campana Brothers’ design philosophy, which beautifully blends chaos and harmony, creating poetry from the ordinary.

Tiggy Felt Storage Basket with Handles

Davide Carbone — Mon, 08 May 2023 11:10:05 +0000

Introducing the gorgeous Blomus Tiggy felt storage basket with handles – the ultimate multi-purpose solution for your storage needs. This elegant and plush felt bin effortlessly combines style and functionality, making it a must-have addition to any space.

The Blomus Tiggy felt bin is not only a visually stunning piece, but also incredibly versatile. Its chic and cozy design makes it an ideal waste paper basket for your office, a perfect blanket holder in your living room, or even a charming toy organizer in your child’s room. Made of luxurious soft felt, this felt bin effortlessly enhances the ambiance of any room it graces.

Available in different sizes to suit your requirements, the Blomus Tiggy felt bin also features convenient handle cutouts, ensuring easy transportation wherever you need it. Make a statement in your home or office with this felt basket, and enjoy the perfect blend of sophistication and practicality.