Antique French Pine Workshop Shelving Unit, Industrial Shoe Rack, circa 1900

Antique French compartment shelving unit dating from around 1900.

Originally used in a cutlery workshop in Thiers, Puy-de-Dôme, a French town historically known for its knife-making industry.

Made from solid pine, the shelving unit has a simple, primitive construction and a beautiful warm, timeworn patina. Each compartment retains its original brass number plate, reflecting its former workshop use.

With its nine open compartments and shallow depth, this is a particularly versatile piece. It would work beautifully as a shoe rack or hallway storage unit, but could also be used as a low bookcase, display cabinet, shop fitting or general storage unit.

The wood shows attractive traces of age and former use, giving the piece plenty of authentic character.

Period: circa 1900
Origin: Thiers, France
Material: Solid pine, brass
Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear and patina.

Dimensions

Overall:
Width: 142 cm
Depth: 25 cm
Height: 90 cm

Compartments:
6 compartments: 44 W × 25 D × 25 H cm
3 compartments: 44 W × 25 D × 27 H cm