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French Free Standing Studio Shelves.
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French Free Standing Studio Shelves.

19th century
Sold by Elmgarden
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French Free Standing Studio Shelves.

A 5 shelf rack, very strong and sturdy, from a pottery studio, this is a great piece with original character, the shelf is made in hard wood and has been painted every few years, it seems the choice of colour has been different each time the shelf was painted, it is predominately pale green and red.

This is a super strong piece it is 60” tall, 36” wide and 14” deep.

AW40

Physical Dimensions
Height
152cm (59.84")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated these French Painted Studio Shelves to the 1890s.

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SA1158426
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AW40
Description
French Free Standing Studio Shelves.

A 5 shelf rack, very strong and sturdy, from a pottery studio, this is a great piece with original character, the shelf is made in hard wood and has been painted every few years, it seems the choice of colour has been different each time the shelf was painted, it is predominately pale green and red.

This is a super strong piece it is 60” tall, 36” wide and 14” deep.

AW40

Height
152cm (59.84")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated these French Painted Studio Shelves to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1158426
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AW40
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A tall freestanding French wooden shelving unit featuring five slatted shelves and a heavily distressed terracotta red and sage green painted finish. SOLD8 SEP 26
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Archive I A tall freestanding French wooden shelving unit featuring five slatted shelves and a heavily distressed terracotta red and sage green painted finish. SOLD8 SEP 26

French Free Standing Studio Shelves.

Archive II A tall freestanding French wooden shelving unit featuring five slatted shelves and a heavily distressed terracotta red and sage green painted finish. View II
Archive III A tall freestanding French wooden shelving unit featuring five slatted shelves and a heavily distressed terracotta red and sage green painted finish. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A tall freestanding French wooden shelving unit featuring five slatted shelves and a heavily distressed terracotta red and sage green painted finish.
Archive V A tall freestanding French wooden shelving unit featuring five slatted shelves and a heavily distressed terracotta red and sage green painted finish. View V
Archive VI A tall freestanding French wooden shelving unit featuring five slatted shelves and a heavily distressed terracotta red and sage green painted finish. View VI
Archive VII A tall freestanding French wooden shelving unit featuring five slatted shelves and a heavily distressed terracotta red and sage green painted finish. View VII
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A tall freestanding French wooden shelving unit featuring five slatted shelves and a heavily distressed terracotta red and sage green painted finish.
French Free Standing Studio Shelves.
Ref: SA1158426
A tall freestanding French wooden shelving unit featuring five slatted shelves and a heavily distressed terracotta red and sage green painted finish.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectShelving Units
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Industrial
  • MaterialPainted Softwood, Pine
  • ColourTerracotta Red, Muted Green
  • MotifsSlatted shelves, Integrated side handles, Distressed paintwork, Open framework
  • SizeH 152 cm (60 in) x W 91 cm (36 in) x D 35 cm (14 in)

FAQs

French studio shelves are utilitarian open-tier storage units originally created for use in artist ateliers, workshops, and commercial businesses across France during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. They feature open frameworks and slatted timber tiers designed for practical access and air circulation.

These units are typically constructed from regional softwoods such as pine or fir, using simple mortise and tenon or lap joinery. The timber was frequently finished with multiple coats of functional paint, which naturally weathered and layered over decades of daily studio use.

Authentic age displays natural paint wear on high-friction areas such as outer edges, handles, and shelf surfaces, revealing earlier paint layers or raw timber beneath. Genuine patina features subtle flaking, craquelure, and uneven oxidisation that cannot be replicated by uniform artificial distressing.

Open studio shelves serve as functional storage in kitchens, towel racks in bathrooms, or display units in living areas. Grouping ceramics, folded linens, or potted plants on the slatted tiers highlights the structural frame and textural paintwork.

Preserving distressed painted surfaces requires gentle dusting with a soft dry cloth and avoiding harsh chemical cleansers or excessive moisture. A clear matte sealant or wax can be sparingly applied to stabilize flaking paint without altering the original colour or surface texture.
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