Rationale & Range

An introduction to how we think about form and space, with our product catalogue below.

Bookcase 1
Bookcase 5
Space Invader
Bookcase irr2
Bookcase irr3
TV Unit LD1
Shaker
Bookcase irr
Shaker
Wallrider LG
Side Table AB17
Side Table AB17

DUSKEN, OBJECT & SPACE

In the Dusken collection, shelving and storage units are more than containers for objects – they are architectural elements
that shape the experience of space. They define edges, establish rhythm, and introduce a hierarchy of surfaces.

While descriptors like bookcase, column, or side table are useful, we primarily consider our pieces through their spatial attributes.
The following characteristics define how each piece influences the space it inhabits, each existing on a spectrum and all
inherently interconnected.

POINT & PLANE

Points radiate; planes divide.
A point is an axis. A centre that invites movement around it, punctuating without enclosing.
Planes create thresholds and boundaries. Freestanding, they partition. Wall-mounted, they soften division while still shaping movement.

SYMMETRY

Symmetry brings stability, clarity, and calm. Asymmetry invites motion, tension, and surprise.
Vertical edges create strong boundaries; tapered forms soften transitions.
Asymmetrical tapers allow each side to relate to space differently. One might rest comfortably against a wall, while the other shapes a gentle threshold in open space.

SCALE

The larger the piece, the more it shapes the space around it.
Dusken’s more substantial forms can define entire rooms by setting thresholds, creating partitions, and guiding movement. Smaller pieces act more like punctuation: subtle, and precise.

VOLUME & HEIGHT

Low, elongated pieces stretch the space — drawing the eye outward, grounding a room, and supporting visual calm. These forms often define horizontal flow within open plans.
Tall pieces pull the eye upward. They introduce vertical rhythm, create layered sightlines, and can activate a space with presence and lift.

DUSKEN CATALOGUE

The catalogue is a starting point — these are possibilities, not conclusions.
Each diagram represents a proposed form, ready to be commissioned. But we invite reinterpretation, shaped in response to your space.

To discuss a project, get in touch. To see Dusken pieces fully realised, see our in-stock range.

BOOKCASES

Spanning from narrow dividers to broad surfaces, bookcases embody the plane.
They rest against walls, define space side-on, or stand freely. Their quiet utility makes them some of Dusken's most adaptable pieces.

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BOOKCASES - ASYMMETRICAL

Breaking from repetition, these pieces explore spatial tension, massing, and movement.
At once functional and gestural, their asymmetrical forms open possibilities for corner activation, and placement perpendicular to walls.

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BOOKCASES - COLUMN

The most universal and versatile piece in the Dusken collection, the Column represents the most fundamental spatial element: the axis.
It can serve as a focal point, guide movement through open plans, or bring measured articulation to a corner.

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CREDENZAS AND CONSOLES

With longer, lower proportions, credenzas and consoles exert a quiet influence – anchoring walls, stretching sightlines, and inviting balance.
Often experienced at eye level when seated, they offer surface, storage, and spatial rhythm.

Credenza 1
Credenza 2
Credenza 3

SIDE TABLES

While larger pieces are often experienced in passing or from afar, these compact compositions invite closer, more sustained encounters.
At this intimate scale and proximity, Dusken’s detailing and finish can be appreciated with steady attention.

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COMPLETED WORKS

See Dusken pieces fully realised — a selection of in-stock configurations, available to view in Melbourne.

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  • WORKS AT EVERY ANGLE

    Dusken pieces are finished with equal care on every side — inviting placement in open space, not just against a wall.

  • DETERMINED TO LAST

    Solid materials and precise joinery for enduring strength — guided by age-old geometry for lasting grace

  • SHIPPED COMPLETE

    Our standard of durability and finish is beyond what flat-pack can deliver.