We're not quite sure how practical this would be if you own a lot of thin books, but we're liking this Golden Cage Bookcase by Italian company Ceccotti.

Rather sculptural in its swirling form, the hand-brushed brass rod frame was designed by Vincenzo de Cotiis and would definitely lend an air of refinement to a room, complementing both classic and ultra modern interiors.

It also looks pretty versatile - if you're not a big reader, we reckon it'd look great stood empty as a focal point or even filled with a bit of greenery.