A wall-mounted bookcase from Four Hands, built from thick oak veneer and solid oak and finished in a smoked black that lets the grain read dark and graphic. The frame has a full bullnose edge and a slim profile, and the shelves curve back slightly at the rear. Joinery combines bore and dowel, frame and panel, and mortise and tenon, and the open front has no doors to interrupt the line.
The James takes its cue from modular wall systems, so it works as a single statement or as a run of units set side by side. The rounded edges soften the dark finish, and the shelves stay thin enough that the whole piece looks drawn rather than built. It pairs well with plaster or deeply colored walls, brass lamps, and a few oversized art books.
Hang one beside a desk in a study, or line several up across a living room wall for books, ceramics, and framed pictures. Because it mounts to the wall, the floor beneath stays clear for a rug, a console, or a low bench. Each shelf has a recommended load of 40 lb, which suits a row of hardcovers or a loose arrangement of objects.
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A wall-mounted bookcase from Four Hands, built from thick oak veneer and solid oak and finished in a smoked black that lets the grain read dark and graphic. The frame has a full bullnose edge and a slim profile, and the shelves curve back slightly at the rear. Joinery combines bore and dowel, frame and panel, and mortise and tenon, and the open front has no doors to interrupt the line.
The James takes its cue from modular wall systems, so it works as a single statement or as a run of units set side by side. The rounded edges soften the dark finish, and the shelves stay thin enough that the whole piece looks drawn rather than built. It pairs well with plaster or deeply colored walls, brass lamps, and a few oversized art books.
Hang one beside a desk in a study, or line several up across a living room wall for books, ceramics, and framed pictures. Because it mounts to the wall, the floor beneath stays clear for a rug, a console, or a low bench. Each shelf has a recommended load of 40 lb, which suits a row of hardcovers or a loose arrangement of objects.
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