Compare mounting styles or choose the right shelf depth for your space.
Both styles are handcrafted from authentic reclaimed wood. The primary difference is how the shelf is supported and the finished appearance on the wall.
A clean, bracket-free appearance that keeps the reclaimed wood itself as the visual focus.
Visible brackets become part of the design and create a more classic, architectural appearance.
Shelf depth changes both the look of the shelf and how much usable surface area it provides. Choose the size that best fits your space and how you plan to use it.
A shallower profile for photos, small décor, plants and spaces where you want authentic reclaimed wood character without a deeper projection from the wall.
A balanced depth for everyday shelving, books, kitchen storage, décor and general-purpose use throughout the home.
A deeper shelf for larger décor, kitchenware, storage and spaces where additional usable surface area is important.
Our reclaimed wood floating shelves combine authentic reclaimed wood with concealed mounting hardware for a clean, bracket-free appearance. Each shelf preserves the natural grain, color variation, knots and character of the historic timber while providing functional wall storage for kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms and more.
Available in multiple depths and lengths, each floating shelf is routed to conceal the mounting hardware and prepared for installation.
Floating shelves include the concealed steel mounting bracket designed for a secure, bracket-free appearance.
Each floating shelf is routed to conceal the mounting hardware and prepared so the bracket fits cleanly inside the wood.
The floating system is intended to anchor securely into wall studs for proper support and long-term stability.
Installation requirements can vary by shelf size, wall construction and intended use. Always follow the mounting instructions supplied with your shelf.
Our traditional reclaimed wood wall shelves pair authentic reclaimed wood with a classic visible-bracket design. They offer the same historic grain, texture and natural variation as our floating shelves while creating a more traditional architectural look.
Use them for kitchen storage, bathroom shelving, books, décor or anywhere you want functional wall shelving with the character of authentic reclaimed wood.
Our shelves are handcrafted from authentic reclaimed wood sourced from historic American barns and structures dating from the late 1700s through the early 1900s. Each piece preserves the natural grain, color variation, knots, checking, saw marks and other characteristics created over generations of use. A provenance letter is included with every order to share the known history of your reclaimed wood.
Modern Timber Craft has been family owned and operated since 2014. From reclaiming historic timbers to preparing each shelf for its next home, our focus is on craftsmanship, authenticity and creating pieces that preserve the character and history of the original wood.
Every shelf is made with the understanding that the material is more than just lumber—it is a piece of American history being prepared for a new purpose.
Our reclaimed wood is sourced from historic American barns and structures and prepared in Pennsylvania. Each shelf is handcrafted and finished in the USA, preserving the character of the original timber while preparing it for use in today’s homes.
Each shelf is made from authentic reclaimed wood and will naturally vary in grain, color, knots, checking and surface character. Depending on the timber and its original use, your shelf may also include nail or peg holes, saw marks, weathering and other characteristics developed over generations. Because no two are the same, these variations are an expected part of authentic reclaimed wood—not defects.
Product photos represent the overall style and character you can expect, but your shelf will be unique. Sample pieces are available if you would like to evaluate the wood and finish before ordering.
All of our reclaimed wood shelf material comes from historic barns and other structures throughout the eastern United States. These authentic reclaimed boards carry the grain, color, saw marks, nail holes, checking, and other characteristics developed through decades or even centuries of structural use. By reclaiming and repurposing this historic material, we preserve part of its story while creating one-of-a-kind wall shelves with the character and history of true reclaimed wood.
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