Discover this modular glass and metal shelving unit, designed in Nantes by Dékora, with multiple shelves supported by metal legs enhanced with brass tips. Its narrow and elongated silhouette allows books and decorative objects to be displayed without cluttering the space, while the delicately thick glass brings an elegant lightness to the whole. The spirit blends functional modernity with discreet charm, ideal for a living room or entrance that gains in personality. Glass slightly chipped in one place.
Length: 87 cm
Width: 40 cm
Height: 75 cm
Shelf diameter: 30 cm
Glass thickness: 5 mm
A brief history of the shelf
Long before it became the refined piece of furniture we know, the shelf was merely a simple raw wooden plank fixed in kitchens or workshops to keep tools within reach. It gained its prestige in the 18th century under the name "gradin," making its way into 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 feat of minimalism that frees up floor space while decorating walls. Today, it is no longer just for storage, but for staging our daily lives, transforming a utilitarian surface into a living tableau that breathes and lets light circulate.
