Merchants Bookshelf - Reclaimed Pine

Merchants Bookshelf - Reclaimed Pine | Online8 New Zealand

Genuine reclaimed pine, roughly 80 years old and no two boards alike — this Merchants bookshelf takes its open-shelf form from old general stores and apothecaries. It's shelving built to be worked from rather than just looked at, so the proportions run deeper and the shelves heavier than a domestic bookcase. Weathering, knots and old nail holes are left where they fell, and as the timber is genuinely reclaimed, that natural variation is part of the record of its earlier life.

Why It Stands Apart

• Reclaimed Timber (~80 years old): Salvaged pine with weathering, knots and old nail holes left intact — decades of real history.
• Merchant-Store Proportions: Deeper and heavier shelving than a standard bookcase.
• Fully Open Shelving: Everything visible and reachable, with no doors to work around.
• 500mm Depth: Takes kitchenware and larger objects, not just books.

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is the timber?
The pine is roughly 80 years old and genuinely reclaimed, so variation in patina, knots and nail marks is expected — it's the record of its earlier life.

Where does it work best?
Living rooms and studies as a library, or a kitchen and dining area as open pantry shelving — the 500mm depth takes crockery and larger items.

Does it need securing to the wall?
Yes, at 2200mm tall. Anchor it, particularly if the upper shelves carry weight.

How is it shipped?
We ship New Zealand Wide. Shipping options available at checkout.

Can I see it?
Please give our showroom a call at 09 278 8881 to check if this is on display.