Normann Copenhagen’s Jam bookcase is composed of just three elements: shelves, poles and – perhaps a bit surprisingly – wedges. It was these rather unremarkable objects that were the starting point for the design of the Jam bookcase. The German design trio behind the bookcase, Rudolph Schelling Webermann, was fascinated by a wedge’s ability to hold even a heavy door solely due to its inclined shape and friction. This is why the Jam bookcase is held together only with wedges and can be assembled without any screws or tools.
Jam bookcase, 6 poles
Normann Copenhagen
Description
Normann Copenhagen’s Jam bookcase is composed of just three elements: shelves, poles and – perhaps a bit surprisingly – wedges. It was these rather unremarkable objects that were the starting point for the design of the Jam bookcase. The German design trio behind the bookcase, Rudolph Schelling Webermann, was fascinated by a wedge’s ability to hold even a heavy door solely due to its inclined shape and friction. This is why the Jam bookcase is held together only with wedges and can be assembled without any screws or tools.
Product details (5)
- Colour
- Oak, grey
- Width
- 138 cm
- Depth
- 38 cm
- Height
- 55 cm
- Material
- Shelves: chipboard with oak veneer, poles: solid oak, wedges: polypropylene
- Product ID
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Sustainability
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Working conditions & labour 7/9
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Equal opportunities for all employees -
Commitment to UN Global Compact, fair compensation for all employees
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Corporate responsibility requirements defined and communicated for suppliers
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Systematic work for improved inclusion and well-being in the workplace
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Transparent supply chain
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Suppliers' compliance to a code of conduct ensured
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Compliance to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights ensured in the supply chain
Eco-friendly production 6/9
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Fair and resource-wise water-use in production
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No incineration or landfilling of returned items
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No use of endangered species as materials
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No direct environmental emissions or waste (excl. GHGs) from production
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Material-efficient and ecological packaging
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No potentially harmful chemicals used in own production
Climate impact 4/8
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Company's direct greenhouse gas emissions identified and commitment to reduction
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Product's carbon impact identified and commitment to reduction
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Guidance on energy- and eco-efficient use of the product
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Contribution to climate initiatives beyond the brand’s direct operations
Sustainable materials 4/6
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Sustainable and long-lasting material choices
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No harmful or hazardous substances
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Responsible raw material sourcing and production
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Materials suited for circularity: monomaterials, recyclable finishings, renewable or recycled contents etc.
Circular design 3/5
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High aesthetic quality promoting long-term use of the product
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Design for enduring life-long quality
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Design and support for product maintenance, repair and upgradability
