With its black metal frame and dark wood shelves, this second-hand bookcase has a contemporary, understated look. The two top shelves provide a lovely display space for books, decorative objects, or a beautiful selection of ceramics, while the two doors conceal an interior shelf. The taller lower compartment easily accommodates large-format books, boxes, or folded linens, depending on how you choose to use it. In a living room or office, it complements raw materials and clean lines while adding structure to the wall with understated elegance. Filled with hardback books and topped with a table lamp, this elegant piece creates a perfectly balanced display. As a second-hand piece, it retains the memory of its past: a few traces of time.
Length: 82 cm
Width: 40 cm
Height: 205 cm
Niche height: 46 cm
Lower niche height: 31 cm
A brief history of the bookcase
Long reserved for palaces, the bookcase entered private homes in the 18th century with the growing appreciation for literature. It is distinguished by its adjustable shelves, made possible by a rack-and-pinion system—a technical innovation that allowed the height to be adjusted according to the size of the bindings. Before it became a freestanding piece of furniture, it was often built into the wood paneling of castles; it was the bourgeoisie that turned it into a freestanding piece that could be moved as desired. Whether open or glazed, it is a sanctuary of knowledge, once referred to as a "library" in old inventories.
