Books don't necessarily mean bookish or boring. In fact, a number of events have found inventive and unexpected ways to incorporate the common object—and, in some cases, visual representations of them—into environmental designs that recall childhoods, cozy libraries, and artistic expression. From chandeliers made from pages to open books serving as trays for petit fours, here's a look at ways books have been used as decor.
Diffa's Dining by Design in New York
Photo: Courtesy of David Stark Design
New York Wedding
Photo: Dave Robbins Photography
New York Wedding
Photo: Dave Robbins Photography
Target's Read Across America Kickoff
Photo: Jika González/BizBash
Romance Novel Convention
Photo: VJ Dunraven
Children's Book Choice Awards
Photo: Courtesy of the Children's Book Choice Awards
Toronto Public Library Foundation’s Book Lover's Ball
Photo: Carla Warrilow/BizBash
Bulgari Fund-Raiser Benefitting Save the Children and Artists For Peace and Justice
Photo: Line 8 Photography. All rights reserved.
614 Main Street Pop-Up at the Sundance Film Festival
Photo: Courtesy of the Mint Agency
Acer Press Conference
Photo: Chuck & Sarah Fishbein
American Cancer Society's Discovery Ball
Photo: Robert A. & Dawn Davis
Hermès Men's Flagship Opening
Photo: Joe Schildhorn/PatrickMcMullan.com
'In Style'/Warner Brothers Golden Globes Party
Photo: Nadine Froger Photography
The Steppenwolf Gala
Photo: Kyle Flubacker
Chicago Public Library Foundation and Chicago Public Library's Carl Sandburg Literary Awards Dinner
Photo: Johnny Knight
Library Foundation Gala
Photo: Lee Salem Photography