Small shelves

In all the spaces that larger units leave unused: the area between the door and the corner, the corner of the hallway, on top of a desk, or next to the bed as an extended nightstand. A 40- to 60-cm-wide shelf made of solid oak turns wasted space into storage and display with style. We’ve compiled more uses in “7 Benefits of a Shelf in a Corner of Your Home.”

It offers more storage than it looks like it does when arranged vertically: four 50-cm-wide shelves add up to two linear meters of storage space—enough for about 60 to 80 books or the equivalent in other items. The rule is to prioritize height over width: within the same floor space, each additional shelf provides free storage capacity.

Minimal maintenance for oak: a dust cloth and an annual application of natural oil. Since it’s lightweight, make sure it’s level on its base; if it’s slender and bears a heavy load, a discreet wall anchor will secure it completely—especially recommended in homes with children who climb on anything with shelves.

Whether used as an extended nightstand or a personal bookshelf next to the bed, your current reads, alarm clock, and nighttime essentials all fit on two convenient shelves. Paired with our solid wood nightstands, this unit is perfect for the avid reader who isn’t satisfied with just one nightstand. All our wood is FSC-certified solid oak, manufactured in Europe.

Adding functionality: place a side table next to it, and the dead corner becomes a reading or coffee nook. The solid wood side tables, made of the same oak, complement the small bookshelf in their shared mission to reclaim the corners they both dominate.