Noeline Wide Bookcase

A wide, floor-standing bookcase from Four Hands that mixes open shelving with doors held shut by push latches. It is built from solid oak and oak veneer, with a frame joined by butt and mortise-and-tenon joints and leg levelers that keep it steady on uneven floors. The corners are softly rounded, which takes the severity out of such a long, tall piece.

Noeline comes from Four Hands' Bolton collection, and its transitional lines sit between traditional cabinetry and a plainer modern shelf. The smoked black oak is deep and moody, a dark backdrop that makes book spines, ceramics and framed art stand out. The worn oak is lighter and warmer, with a resawn veneer that shows more texture. Both finishes suit brass lamps, woven baskets and a mix of old and new objects.

Use it as a library wall in a living room or a study, with the open cubbies for books and favorite objects and the doors for what you would rather not see, such as papers, games, cords and media gear. Push-latch doors have no pulls to break up the face, so the case looks calm when closed. It is a substantial piece, and the included anti-tip kit lets you anchor it to the wall.