With its stepped structure and solid pine, this second-hand shelving unit has a contemporary Scandinavian look, ideal for a living area or office. Its three doors conceal practical storage, while the shelves offer space for books, carefully chosen objects, or everyday tableware. The light wood finish adds a soft, luminous touch that is easy to pair with a minimalist décor, natural materials, or a few more graphic pieces. Placed against a wall, it allows you to organize stacks of books, a few boxes, and a ceramic lamp in a composition that is both refined and warm.
Length: 122 cm
Width: 45 cm
Height: 84 cm
Shelf dimensions: 36 x 36 cm
A little history of the shelving unit
Long before becoming the sleek piece of furniture we know today, the shelving unit was merely a simple raw wooden board fixed in kitchens or workshops to keep tools within easy reach. It gained its status in the 18th century under the name of "gradin," entering living rooms to display precious bindings or fine porcelain. Its structure without doors or side panels makes it the lightest piece of furniture in the house, a minimalist feat that frees up floor space while dressing the walls. Today, it is no longer used just for storage, but to showcase our everyday lives, transforming a utilitarian surface into a true living picture that breathes and lets light circulate.
