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1920s Slate Shelving
D and A Binder Ltd
for sale €2,808     $3,048
£2,400
D and A Binder Ltd

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1920s Slate Shelving

1900 - 1920
Description

We were fortunate enough to purchase this rare and unusual racking systems. They were used in a pharmacy of a Paris hotel. dating from the 1920s heavy iron uprights and thick adjustable slate shelves with a raised step and handles.

Due to the size, this will come in KIT FORM ill have to be assembled it yourself. We charge a fee if you would like us to assemble on site! Please enquire.

We have 2 sets remaining , but these do not have the handles or front railings.

Physical Dimensions
Height
232cm (91.34")
Width
211cm (83.07")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Declaration

D and A Binder Ltd has dated this Industrial Slate Shelving Unit to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA975042
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Description
We were fortunate enough to purchase this rare and unusual racking systems. They were used in a pharmacy of a Paris hotel.
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dating from the 1920s heavy iron uprights and thick adjustable slate shelves with a raised step and handles.
D and A Binder Ltd
fig 1. A large 1920s industrial shelving unit featuring five tiers of dark grey slate slabs supported by a distressed cream painted iron framework.
fig 1. 1920s Slate Shelving

Due to the size, this will come in KIT FORM ill have to be assembled it yourself. We charge a fee if you would like us to assemble on site! Please enquire.

We have 2 sets remaining , but these do not have the handles or front railings.

Height
232cm (91.34")
Width
211cm (83.07")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Date of Manufacture

D and A Binder Ltd has dated this Industrial Slate Shelving Unit to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA975042
D and A Binder Ltd
D and A Binder Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2015
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the D and A Binder Ltd Profile Page

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A large 1920s industrial shelving unit featuring five tiers of dark grey slate slabs supported by a distressed cream painted iron framework.
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Archive I A large 1920s industrial shelving unit featuring five tiers of dark grey slate slabs supported by a distressed cream painted iron framework.

1920s SLATE SHELVING

Archive II A large 1920s industrial shelving unit featuring five tiers of dark grey slate slabs supported by a distressed cream painted iron framework. View II
Archive III A large 1920s industrial shelving unit featuring five tiers of dark grey slate slabs supported by a distressed cream painted iron framework. View III
Archive IV A large 1920s industrial shelving unit featuring five tiers of dark grey slate slabs supported by a distressed cream painted iron framework. View IV
Archive V A large 1920s industrial shelving unit featuring five tiers of dark grey slate slabs supported by a distressed cream painted iron framework. View V
Archive VI A large 1920s industrial shelving unit featuring five tiers of dark grey slate slabs supported by a distressed cream painted iron framework. View VI
Archive VII A large 1920s industrial shelving unit featuring five tiers of dark grey slate slabs supported by a distressed cream painted iron framework. View VII
Archive VIII A large 1920s industrial shelving unit featuring five tiers of dark grey slate slabs supported by a distressed cream painted iron framework. View VIII
Archive IX A large 1920s industrial shelving unit featuring five tiers of dark grey slate slabs supported by a distressed cream painted iron framework. View IX
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D and A Binder Ltd

D and A Binder Ltd
Telephone 020 7609 6300 or 07944 356 180
Location
101 Holloway Road
London
N7 8LT
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/danda
Verified Since May 2015
Items For Sale 161
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D and A Binder Ltd
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A large 1920s industrial shelving unit featuring five tiers of dark grey slate slabs supported by a distressed cream painted iron framework.
1920s SLATE SHELVING
Ref: SA975042
A large 1920s industrial shelving unit featuring five tiers of dark grey slate slabs supported by a distressed cream painted iron framework.
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During the 1920s, industrial shelving was engineered primarily for commercial, agricultural, or laboratory utility, prioritising structural durability and high load-bearing capacity over ornamentation. These pieces featured robust metal frames combined with non-porous, heavy-duty surfaces such as slate or hard wood.

Construction typically combined heavy-gauge wrought or cast iron with natural stone slabs like slate, which provided an impervious, flame-resistant, and easily sanitised surface suitable for industrial and shopfitting environments.

Authentic examples feature heavy riveted or bolted iron joinery, natural surface wear and oxidisation on the metal, and hand-cut slate slabs displaying characteristic edge flaking, mineral veins, and honest age-related patination.

A large slate shelving unit functions effectively as an architectural focal point or open room divider in open-plan spaces, creating structural contrast when placed against plain plaster walls or paired with organic timber elements.

Slate surfaces should be cleaned with neutral stone soap and preserved with thin coats of mineral oil, while the metal framework requires routine dusting and occasional application of clear microcrystalline wax to prevent rust progression.
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