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French Book Shelf

France, 20th Century

$1,795

Vintage

Sylvie Favorite

Wood

This is one that instantly changes a room. Found in Avignon and dating to the early 20th century, this open shelving unit was originally used for storage and display in workshops or back-of-house spaces, where everything needed to be visible and within reach. The grid of evenly spaced compartments gives it a strong, architectural rhythm, while the wood has softened over time, picking up variation in tone across each section. Sylvie loves it styled like you actually live - books stacked and tucked in wherever they land, ceramics mixed in between, a few things leaning instead of perfectly placed, each compartment slowly filling with the pieces you’ve collected and don’t want to hide.

Minor variations from the images may occur unless otherwise noted. All sales are final.

  • Age:

    20th Century

  • Country of Origin:

    France

  • Material:

    Wood

  • Dimensions:

    82.5" H x 58" W x 10" D

  • Notes from Sylvie:

    Dear collector, as with many antiques, this piece may show signs of its age, including subtle repairs, a bit of movement, cracks, scratches, small holes, and surface variation from years of use. The piece has been sanded to raw wood, with a slightly raised and rough grain.

    All items are final sale.