Shelving units that safeguard your vinyl records and look great in your home on Record Store Day
In the digitised age, where music is often just a click away, vinyl records made an unexpected and triumphant comeback in the early 2000s, striking a chord with nostalgic older generations and curious millennials alike.
The resurgence has steadily grown since then and hit a significant milestone in 2007, with the inauguration of Record Store Day on April 20, an annual event celebrating independent record stores and vinyl culture.
By 2020, vinyl sales outstripped CD sales in revenue for the first time since the 1980s, marking a pivotal shift in music consumption and, with that, amplified demands for practical yet visually appealing storage solutions as collectors seek ways to both display and protect their valuable records.
Considering factors such as material durability, accessibility, adjustability, aesthetic appeal and proper ventilation, here are eight innovative shelving systems designed for vinyl enthusiasts, blending form with function to showcase and safeguard your valuable collection in style.
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1. Judd bar by Michael Hilal
Handcrafted by San Francisco-based designer Michael Hilal, the minimalist Judd bar pays homage to American artist Donald Judd, mirroring the stark, autonomous essence of his large-scale, unadorned sculptures.
Constructed from brushed aluminium and acrylic, its geometric design floats within the space, offering an unobtrusive sensory contrast and a nostalgic touch, as the shelf surface casts a rectangular colour projection along the wall when illuminated from above, enhancing the bar’s subtle presence.
Available at 1stdibs.com
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