The Amazing Bookcase/Staircase


	The Amazing Bookcase/Staircase

BartendingBear

2-20-2008 8:39 AM

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BartendingBear says:

The weird treads bother me.

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2-20-2008 9:07 AM

pinkieandpie

Oh, I NEED one of these!

2-20-2008 9:40 AM

queerty

I want one too!

2-20-2008 10:55 AM

syncopath

indeed, stairway to heaven ......

dear Bear, i think the treads are situated that way especially for those using both legs while ascending ...

2-20-2008 3:50 PM

ratilfar

I could use one of these!

2-20-2008 4:19 PM

splendidus

I wonder how long it would take me to reach the upper floor... It would be a struggle every time I guess

2-20-2008 4:21 PM

splendidus

Provided that it is filled with unread books...

2-20-2008 4:46 PM

carrerinyes

Very creative use of space! And oh those books!

2-21-2008 1:02 PM

mickfinn

What a great idea, but did the books have to fit the staircase or vice versa?

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