With its rattan, glass, and light wood and pale pink hues, this vintage bookshelf brings a contemporary touch full of softness. Its five shelves offer well-organized storage for books, lightweight dishes, 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, easy to pair with linen, light wood, or tinted ceramics. Nestled next to an armchair, it holds beautiful books, vases, and selected souvenirs. Length: 79 cm Width: 30 cm Height: 155 cm Shelf heights: 38, 24, 18, and 18 cm A brief history of the bookshelf Long reserved for palaces, the bookshelf entered private interiors in the 18th century with the rise of a taste for literature. It is characterized by its adjustable shelves thanks to a rack 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 that made it an independent piece of furniture that could be moved at will. Whether open or glazed, it is the sanctuary of knowledge, once called a "library" in old inventories.