A considered balance of open storage and mid-century design, the Fritz Hansen MC510 Planner Shelving Unit offers a versatile way to organise and display the objects that make a home personal.
Designed by Paul McCobb, this elegant bookcase pairs natural oak veneer with a black powder-coated steel frame, creating a distinctive silhouette that feels both structured and light.
First designed in 1949, the Planner Shelving Series reflects McCobb’s ability to make practical furniture feel architectural. The MC510 stands out for its intermediate height and distinctive cross-bracing, which strengthens the frame while contributing to the graphic character of the design. Its open construction keeps the overall appearance uncluttered, allowing books, artwork and carefully chosen accessories to take centre stage. The combination of warm oak and dark steel makes this shelving unit easy to integrate into a variety of interiors. The natural wood finish brings warmth to minimalist rooms, while the black framework introduces definition against pale walls and complements darker, more contemporary schemes. Bevelled shelf edges and carefully finished metalwork demonstrate the attention to proportion and detail that distinguishes the Planner collection.
More than a conventional bookcase, the MC510 offers an opportunity to create a curated display. Arrange favourite books alongside ceramics, framed photographs and sculptural objects, or use the shelves to keep everyday essentials accessible in a home office or living area. Its open profile also makes it a useful option for visually organising a room without the closed-off appearance of a solid cabinet. The MC510 is particularly suited to interiors that benefit from a balance between storage capacity and visual openness. Position it against a wall as a focal point for a collection, or incorporate it into a larger room scheme alongside contemporary seating, lighting and occasional furniture. Its proportions offer a middle ground between a more compact shelving piece and a taller, more imposing storage unit.
Manufactured by Fritz Hansen, the MC510 brings Paul McCobb’s enduring design principles into modern living. Functional, distinctive and restrained, it is a thoughtful choice for those who value well-designed storage with a lasting aesthetic.
Material :Shelves - natural oak and bevelled at the edges to fit seamlessly with the frame. Frame - Steel with a durable powder-coated matt finish. The joints are welded by hand
Dimensions: Height: 123.3cm x Depth: 38.1cm x Length: 120.7cm
Delivery: 8/10 weeks
** Originally designed in 1949, a Fritz Hansen licensed original piece
Paul McCobb was born in 1917. He moved from Boston to New York to pursue his dream of becoming a designer. When it came to design he was completely self-taught but his profound understanding of perspective paved the way for his emerging career as one of the most important designers of the time. Perspective and scale in particular became a trademark for McCobb, whose tables, shelves and even lamps were the result of meticulous attention to the room the design would inhabit.
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