Maya, Structure and lightness in contrast
The Maya bookcase represents a synthesis between robustness and airiness, between a stone-like presence and the sensation that objects are floating in space. Designed by Joaquín Moll for Meddel, this piece emerges from a vertical marble column that rises with dignity, embracing the void on its opposite side where horizontal shelves seem to defy gravity.
Here, travertine marble becomes a structural and poetic axis, a material that is not hidden but takes center stage, bringing texture, history, and its own visual narrative to any interior.
A composition between mass and space
Maya masterfully explores the balance between weight and lightness. The sturdy, solid side column acts as a base that supports the shelves, which appear to be suspended almost effortlessly, evoking a sculptural gesture rather than a mere storage system.
This intimate dialogue between heavy material and airy voids makes each shelf, in addition to being functional, perceived as a visual pause: a rhythm of lines that invites the eye to travel and rest.
Materiality that brings soul
The choice of marble is no accident: it is a celebration of the time this material has taken to develop, of its veins and nuances that only nature can weave.
At Maya, stone is not a surface, but the protagonist. Its natural texture, its temperature, its organic character generate a sensory connection with those who observe or touch it, bringing soul to the space and authenticity to the objects on display.
Contrast and presence in the home
The contrast between the robust verticality of the marble and the horizontal shelves that seem to float is not just an aesthetic device: it is a design statement that transforms your home into a breathing environment, where visual rhythm is as important as functionality.
This interplay between solidity and lightness brings a sculptural quality to the space: it is a work of art to be lived in, not just a piece of furniture to be used.
Live calmly surrounded by beauty
The Maya bookcase embodies Meddel’s philosophy: the importance of surrounding yourself at home with pieces that add texture, soul, and meaning, furniture that not only organizes but also enriches everyday life. Living calmly means surrounding yourself with beauty—with materials that tell stories, shapes that invite you to pause, objects that make your home a place where you think, feel, and enjoy yourself more and more every day.
Maya, Structure and lightness in contrast
The Maya bookcase represents a synthesis between robustness and airiness, between a stone-like presence and the sensation that objects are floating in space. Designed by Joaquín Moll for Meddel, this piece emerges from a vertical marble column that rises with dignity, embracing the void on its opposite side where horizontal shelves seem to defy gravity.
Here, travertine marble becomes a structural and poetic axis, a material that is not hidden but takes center stage, bringing texture, history, and its own visual narrative to any interior.
A composition between mass and space
Maya masterfully explores the balance between weight and lightness. The sturdy, solid side column acts as a base that supports the shelves, which appear to be suspended almost effortlessly, evoking a sculptural gesture rather than a mere storage system.
This intimate dialogue between heavy material and airy voids makes each shelf, in addition to being functional, perceived as a visual pause: a rhythm of lines that invites the eye to travel and rest.
Materiality that brings soul
The choice of marble is no accident: it is a celebration of the time this material has taken to develop, of its veins and nuances that only nature can weave.
At Maya, stone is not a surface, but the protagonist. Its natural texture, its temperature, its organic character generate a sensory connection with those who observe or touch it, bringing soul to the space and authenticity to the objects on display.
Contrast and presence in the home
The contrast between the robust verticality of the marble and the horizontal shelves that seem to float is not just an aesthetic device: it is a design statement that transforms your home into a breathing environment, where visual rhythm is as important as functionality.
This interplay between solidity and lightness brings a sculptural quality to the space: it is a work of art to be lived in, not just a piece of furniture to be used.
Live calmly surrounded by beauty
The Maya bookcase embodies Meddel’s philosophy: the importance of surrounding yourself at home with pieces that add texture, soul, and meaning, furniture that not only organizes but also enriches everyday life. Living calmly means surrounding yourself with beauty—with materials that tell stories, shapes that invite you to pause, objects that make your home a place where you think, feel, and enjoy yourself more and more every day.