HOT ! A French Industrial Shelving Unit by Theodore Scherf

Combining function and style, this vintage shelving unit is a classic of French Industrial design. Built in Paris at the turn of the century by Theodore Scherf — an embossed plaque on the frame attests to the piece’s authenticity — the grid-like form is light and clean. Wooden shelves poised within a frame of tubular steel are painted with black lacquer which brings out the warm amber color of the oak wood shelves. Decorative brass capitals at the top of the dark columns lend a subtle formality and dignity to a piece that was once used in a factory or atelier. The shelves are adjustable, resting across repositionable crossbars. It and extremely useful piece for a book lover, collector of artifacts and oddities or even in a modern kitchen as an open pantry. It\'s clean lines and solid form blend well with both modern and traditional decor.