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The gathered edit · 10 selected finds
Begin with the books you love and a comfortable place to read. Bring in one sculptural detail, a little storage and light that works for the page in front of you. These are pieces to choose between, rather than a list to buy in full.
Choose what speaks to you
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Green glass · bronze-tone base · 27.5 × 17.5 × 39 cm · E27 bulb not included
A pool of useful light for a reading desk. The bronze colour is a finish; check the E27 fitting, 40W limit and nearby socket before choosing a bulb.
Dark academia styling ideas Shop this pieceAmazon UK · affiliate linkLocal store search · amazon.caThe green glass banker’s lamp · Retailer currency · CADVigo Wood
Cambridge design · 29 × 22 × 3.3 cm · three reading angles · stand only
Give an open book its own place on a desk or shelf. This folding wood stand has three angles; check its footprint against your largest book.
Dark academia styling ideas Shop this pieceAmazon UK · affiliate linkLocal store search · amazon.caThe Cambridge folding book stand · Retailer currency · CADExerz
20 cm globe · 27.5 cm overall height · bronze-tone metal stand
A vintage-colour world map on a rotating metal stand. Measure the shelf height first; this is a new decorative globe, not an antique map.
Dark academia styling ideas Shop this pieceAmazon UK · affiliate linkLocal store search · amazon.caA globe for the library shelf · Retailer currency · CADKaizuca
Black walnut wood · brown · 11 × 8 × 8 cm · one pen cup
A small, useful patch of warm wood for pens and pencils. Check the internal space if you want it to hold anything wider than everyday stationery.
Dark academia styling ideas Shop this pieceAmazon UK · affiliate linkLocal store search · amazon.caThe walnut desk cup · Retailer currency · CADNemesis Now
Black · 12.5 cm · resin gargoyle
A small winged gargoyle to watch over your books. Its compact silhouette brings a touch of stonework-inspired character to an indoor shelf.
Modern gothic styling ideas Shop this pieceAmazon UK · affiliate linkLocal store search · amazon.caQuasi, the little shelf guardian · Retailer currency · CADDesign Toscano
Grey stone effect · resin · pair · approx. 20 cm high
Winged dragons guard the ends of your bookshelf. A sculptural pair for a reading corner with a little architectural drama.
Dark academia styling ideas Shop this pieceAmazon UK · affiliate linkLocal store search · amazon.caCastle dragon bookends · Retailer currency · CADNemesis Now
Silver effect · 18.5 cm · resin trinket box
A mechanical dragon curls over a box of cogs and gears. Use it for small keepsakes on a desk or shelf; the metallic appearance is painted resin.
Dark academia styling ideas Shop this pieceAmazon UK · affiliate linkLocal store search · amazon.caSecrets of the Machine keepsake box · Retailer currency · CADPOWER UNICO FLOWER
Vintage book design · wooden pair with small drawers
Book-shaped wooden ends with small drawers for loose desk things. Match their footprint and weight to the books you plan to hold.
Dark academia styling ideas Shop this pieceAmazon UK · affiliate linkLocal store search · amazon.caVintage book-shaped bookends · Retailer currency · CADHOMCOM
Blue · 45 cm high · 25 cm shade · E27 bulb not included
A pool of coloured light for the reading corner. Tiffany-style glass brings a different mood after dusk.
Shop this pieceAmazon UK · affiliate linkLocal store search · amazon.caBlue stained-glass table lamp · Retailer currency · CADBedsure
Black · 130 × 150 cm · polyester fleece
A quiet, soft layer for the arm of a sofa or the end of a bed. Compare the selected throw size with the space you want to cover.
Modern gothic styling ideas Shop this pieceAmazon UK · affiliate linkLocal store search · amazon.caThe everyday black fleece throw · Retailer currency · CADA little direction
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