This dark wood and rattan bookcase adds a vintage and contemporary touch to a carefully decorated interior. Its bamboo frame and wooden shelves create an elegant ensemble, while its two open shelves allow books, notebooks, or decorative objects to breathe. The cabinet closed by two doors offers a discreet storage space to keep a few daily essentials. With its shallow depth and modest width, it fits easily into an entryway, bedroom, or reading nook without weighing down the space. In a living room, it holds a stack of books, a table lamp, and a ceramic vase for a refined display.
Width: 46.5 cm
Depth: 19.5 cm
Height: 82 cm
Niche height: 26 cm
A brief history of the bookcase
Long reserved for palaces, the bookcase entered private homes in the 18th century with the rise of a taste for literature. It stands out for its adjustable shelves thanks to a rack system, a technical innovation allowing the height to be adjusted according to the format of the bindings. Before being a mobile piece of furniture, it was often built into the wood paneling of castles; it was the bourgeoisie that made it an independent piece of furniture that can be moved as desired. And whether open or glazed, it is the sanctuary of knowledge, formerly called a "library" in old inventories.
