Galerie l'Orme, modular wall unit or room divider, solid elm, leather, France, 1970s

Grand modular wall unit or room divider manufactured by Galerie l'Orme in Paris. Executed in solid elm, this piece exhibits a sturdy wooden frame with a dynamic grain pattern and joinery that suits the design perfectly, resulting in a subtile organic look. This highly versatile piece of furniture contains five rows with different open and closed compartments in diverse sizes that can be placed in a multiple orders. Thanks to its impressive width of 369.5 cm, there's plenty of space to display art, books or other special belongings. The application of elm wood in furniture design is considered typical for French modern design. This library unit shows similarities to Pierre Chapo's work and his preferred used materials. Altogether, this unit will bring great joy to every bibliomaniac with a keen eye for French Mid-Century design.