With its rattan, glass, and light wood and pale pink hues, this flea-market-style bookcase brings a contemporary touch full of softness. Its five shelves offer well-organized storage for books, lightweight tableware, or a few decorative items, while its two sliding glass doors keep everything dust-free. Its slender format makes it easy to place in a living room, bedroom, or office without weighing down the space. The contrast between the rattan structure and the glass fronts gives it a unique look that pairs easily with linen, light wood, or tinted ceramics. Tucked near an armchair, it holds beautiful books, vases, and selected keepsakes.
Length: 79 cm
Width: 30 cm
Height: 155 cm
Shelf height: 38, 24, 18, and 18 cm
A brief history of the bookcase
Long reserved for palaces, the bookcase entered private homes in the 18th century with the rising interest in literature. It is distinguished by shelves adjustable via a rack system, a technical innovation that allowed for height adjustment based on the size of the bindings. Before becoming a mobile piece of furniture, it was often built into the woodwork of castles; the bourgeoisie transformed it into a freestanding piece that could be moved at will. Whether open or glazed, it remains a sanctuary of knowledge, once referred to as a "librairie" in ancient inventories.
