This tall bookcase is a magnificent piece with a history as grand as its height. Likely dating to the early - mid 20th century and a product of European industrial design, this towering piece was originally a rugged shelving unit for a factory or a general store. Its strong, metal frame, held together by authentic, exposed rivets, tells a story of its utilitarian past. This industrial skeleton is beautifully contrasted with six large, rustic wood shelves, each with a rich, distressed patina.