You never know what you might find at Retrouvius. They always have a supply of hardwood worktops and always have some good modernist furniture. Otherwise their stock is ever-changing – determined by the serendipity of salvage, evolving fashion, tastes, the space available in their warehouse.
Their latest newsletter features these solid timber (red pine) boxes used to transport museum specimens. They would be great used as modular shelving. They have date and Government stamps. Most have original rope handles. There are various sizes and prices, ranging from £35 for the smallest to £125 for the largest (plus VAT).
Retrouvius is at 2A Ravensworth Road,Kensal Green, London NW10 5NR.
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