This second-hand library in dark wood and black metal creates a contemporary piece with a sleek design. Its secretary side on the right, featuring a drawer, a small shelf, and an unfolded tray, provides a discreet workspace, while the three shelves and five shelves of the other module accommodate books, notebooks, and chosen objects. The modular shelves allow for adjustable storage according to your needs, and the two separable parts offer great freedom of arrangement. Its tall format enables it to structure a living room or an office without cluttering the floor. Filled with beautiful books and a black metal lamp, it exudes a carefully curated vintage spirit. As a second-hand piece, it retains the memory of its past: a few traces of time. Length: 146 cm Width: 32 cm Height: 190 cm Length of the secretary: 73 cm Width of the secretary: 29.5 cm Length of the unfolded tray: 24.5 cm Height of the drawer: 7 cm A brief history of the library Long reserved for palaces, the library made its way into private interiors in the 18th century with the rise of the taste for letters. It is distinguished by its adjustable shelves thanks to a rack system, a technical innovation allowing for height adjustments according to the size of the bindings. Before becoming a movable piece, it was often integrated into the woodwork of castles; it was the bourgeoisie that turned it into a standalone piece that could be moved at will. Whether open or glass-fronted, it is the sanctuary of knowledge, once referred to as a "bookstore" in ancient inventories.