{"title":"Oak Shelves","description":"\u003cp\u003eOak shelf boards in 25 cm and 34 cm depths. European oak on a 25mm AA-grade Baltic Birch plywood core. Hand-finished with hard wax oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe oak\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEuropean oak across all three lengths, with the same mid-honey grain and warm tone across every board. The 1.5mm chamfered edge is sanded smooth to the touch; hand-finished with hard wax oil on every face: top, bottom, sides, and edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOak gains depth as it ages. The mid-honey at install mellows to a richer amber over months and years, especially in rooms with strong natural light; the hard wax oil seals the surface without blocking the change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlywood for shelves\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 25mm, AA-grade Baltic birch is stiff enough on its own for typical shelf spans. The cross-bonded core moves much less with humidity than solid timber, so the shelf stays straight on its brackets through the seasons rather than warping or twisting. The exposed AA-grade ply edge is part of the design, not concealed under banding. Same Baltic Birch core as our table and bench tops, in a narrow 25 cm or 34 cm width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo depths:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25 cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e, in 90, 120, and 150 cm lengths. Wall-mounted on brackets: books, kitchen display, narrow alcoves, kids' rooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e34 cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e, in 120, 150, and 180 cm lengths. Fitted shelf builds in alcoves, or floor-standing units.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor wall-mounted shelves, we advise two brackets per shelf. The 25mm Baltic birch core stays flat across the span. Rated loading is determined by the top, brackets, and wall fixing types; with good fixings, 50kg per shelf is conservative guidance. See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shelving\"\u003eshelf brackets\u003c\/a\u003e for rated capacities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shelf board can be wall-mounted on brackets, set into an alcove, or built into a floor-standing unit. For wall mounting, our shelf brackets are sized as standard for the 25 cm boards, in hairpin and prism styles: see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shelving\"\u003eshelf brackets\u003c\/a\u003e. The board sits on the bracket, with a small grub screw to stop it sliding, and the bracket fixes to the wall: into a stud where you can, cavity anchors for drywall, or rawl plugs for brick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Hairpin standard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach oak shelf board has the same finish as the rest of the tops range: hard wax oil on every face, edges chamfered and sanded smooth, the AA-grade birch ply edge proudly on show. Adam has one of these shelves carrying 40 kg of books across a 1.5 m span, on prism brackets fixed into studs; six years in, no bow, no movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOther materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree other materials in the range: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/walnut-shelves\"\u003ewalnut\u003c\/a\u003e for a deeper, bolder grain; \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/birch-plywood-shelves\"\u003ebirch ply\u003c\/a\u003e for a light, clean Scandi look; and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/formica-plywood-tops\"\u003eFormica plywood\u003c\/a\u003e in Shell White or Pewter Grey for a wipe-clean finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"oak-plywood-shelf-top","title":"Oak Plywood Shelf Top, 25cm Wide · 25mm Baltic Birch Plywood","description":"\u003cp\u003e25cm wide, available in three lengths: 90, 120, and 150cm. Works as a shelf, narrow console, desk riser, hallway bench, or plant stand — choose the length that fits your space. Choose legs or brackets to match your style: Scandi, mid-century, industrial, or wall-mounted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClassic oak: European oak on an AA-grade Baltic birch plywood core, full-stave on both sides with a continuous grain. Hand-finished with hard wax oil. Edges proudly on show, smoothed and sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWall-mount with shelf brackets or keep it freestanding with legs. Match with a table or bench in the same style to complete the look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree next-day UK delivery. 60-day free returns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Hairpin Leg Co.","offers":[{"title":"90 × 25cm","offer_id":56632081678722,"sku":"TO-FP-90X25T25-OK-1.L","price":35.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 × 25cm","offer_id":56632081711490,"sku":"TO-FP-120X25T25-OK-1.L","price":41.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"150 × 25cm","offer_id":56632081744258,"sku":"TO-FP-150X25T25-OK-1.L","price":92.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/9674\/files\/to-fp-ok-corner.jpg?v=1778274371"},{"product_id":"oak-plywood-top","title":"Oak Plywood Top, 34cm Wide · 25mm Baltic Birch Plywood","description":"\u003cp\u003e34cm wide, available in three lengths: 120, 150, and 180cm. Works as a bench, window seat, media unit, console, or shelf — choose the length that fits your space. Choose legs or brackets to match your style: Scandi, mid-century, industrial, or modern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClassic oak: European oak on an AA-grade Baltic birch plywood core, full-stave on both sides with a continuous grain. Hand-finished with hard wax oil. Edges proudly on show, smoothed and sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose your legs to build a bench, console, media unit, or plant shelf. Works with any legs or brackets: hairpin, box section, tapered wooden, or wall-mounted. Match with a table in the same style to complete the look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA support bar is recommended for most bench spans. Sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree next-day UK delivery. 60-day free returns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Hairpin Leg Co.","offers":[{"title":"120 × 34cm","offer_id":56632081777026,"sku":"TO-FP-120X34T25-OK-1.L","price":55.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"150 × 34cm","offer_id":56632081809794,"sku":"TO-FP-150X34T25-OK-1.L","price":114.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/9674\/files\/to-fp-ok-corner.jpg?v=1778274371"}],"url":"https:\/\/hairpin.com\/collections\/oak-shelves.oembed","provider":"The Hairpin Leg Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}