This second-hand rattan shelf captivates with its light hue and country spirit, while maintaining a soft and natural appeal. Its two shelves provide light storage for a few books, notebooks, or small everyday items, whether in a bedroom or an entryway. Wall-mounted or freestanding, it adapts flexibly to any available wall or existing console. The rattan adds a warm texture, perfect for creating a curated, delicately vintage atmosphere. Topped with a ceramic vase and a dried bouquet, it punctuates the space with poise. As a second-hand item, it carries the memory of its history: some traces of time.
Length: 35 cm
Width: 21.5 cm
Height: 59 cm
A little history of the shelf
Long before it became the sleek piece of furniture we know, the shelf was just a simple raw wooden board fixed in kitchens or workshops to keep tools within reach. It gained prestige in the 18th century under the name "gradin," making its way into living rooms to display precious bindings or fine porcelain. Its structure, free of doors or side panels, makes it the lightest piece of furniture in the home—a feat of minimalism that frees up floor space while dressing the walls. Today, it no longer serves merely for storage, but for staging our daily lives, transforming a utilitarian surface into a true living display that breathes and lets light circulate.
