Madeleine, the teak and brass glass cabinet No. 738

Enhance your interior with this contemporary glass display bookcase, combining the charm of teak veneer and the elegance of brass rails. Its modular shelves allow you to organize your books and decorative objects as you wish, while the black steel frame adds a modern and graphic touch. Adjustable feet ensure perfect stability, even on uneven surfaces. A few signs of wear that contribute to its authenticity.

Length: 68 cm
Width: 33 cm
Height: 160 cm
Niche height: 45.5 cm

A brief history of the bookcase
Long reserved for palaces, bookcases became common in private homes in the 18th century with the growing taste for literature. They stood out with their adjustable shelves thanks to a rack-and-pinion system, a technical innovation allowing the height to be adjusted according to the size of the bindings. Before becoming a mobile piece of furniture, it was often built into the woodwork of castles; it was the bourgeoisie who made it an independent piece of furniture that could be moved as desired. Whether open or with glass doors, it is the sanctuary of knowledge, formerly called "librairie" (bookshop) in old inventories.