Front-facing bookshelf

The A.C Editions Shelf

4.99 from 150 reviews

A front-facing bookshelf in solid oak or walnut, finished with a solid brass front bar. Made in small batches in our Cardiff workshop, to sit beautifully within your home.

£129.95or 3 payments of £43.31 with Klarna · free UK delivery
Size: SmallSizes
Wood type: Oak
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  • Made to order, dispatched in 10–12 working days
  • Free UK delivery
  • Arrives assembled, ready to hang
  • 14-day returns
Interior designer? Trade pricing available
The details
  • Solid oak or walnut, sustainably sourced
  • Solid brass front bar, 10mm
  • Finished with a durable hardwax oil
  • Keeps book covers visible and within reach
  • Built to last beyond childhood
  • Arrives fully assembled, with screws, wall plugs and keyhole markers
Delivery and returns

Made to order in our Cardiff workshop and dispatched within 10–12 working days, fully assembled, with free UK delivery. You have 14 days from delivery to return it; return postage is paid by you.

Fitting and care

Slot the two keyhole markers into the back of the shelf, hold it level against the wall and press: they mark exactly where to drill, so there's no measuring. Then fit the plugs and screws and hang it. To clean, wipe with a soft, damp cloth; no polish or sprays needed.

Design story

Real furniture, made for children.

Most children's furniture is made quickly and cheaply. The Editions Shelf is made from furniture-grade hardwood and brass, chosen to sit alongside the rest of your furniture, not apart from it.

Reading corner with AC Editions Shelves, a world map and bunting, and a dog on the floor cushion
Books they can reach Front-facing, so they can see, choose and put back their own books.
Oak edition Light and warm with natural grain, for brighter, softer rooms.
Walnut edition Rich and deeper in tone, for warmer, design-led rooms.
Better in pairs Hang two or more to make a reading wall.
Materials

Hardwood, brass and oil.

Each shelf is made from solid hardwood and finished by hand with a hardwax oil, which brings out the depth of the grain and protects it for everyday use. The solid brass bar gives it a softer, warmer finish.

Solid hardwoodOak or walnut.
Solid brass10mm front bar.
Hardwax oilHand-finished.
AC Editions Shelves in oak and walnut holding picture books above a desk with a plant
Sizes

Two lengths.

Both sizes are 12cm high and 10cm deep, in oak or walnut.

SizeOverall (w × d × h)
Small50 × 10 × 12cm
Large80 × 10 × 12cm
Keyhole marker slotted into the back of a solid ash Story Shelf, with a spare marker, two screws and two wall plugs included in the box
The keyhole marker sits in the slot on the back. Press the shelf to the wall and its point marks the spot.
Ready to hang

On the wall in minutes. No measuring.

In the boxYour shelf, fully assembled · 2 screws · 2 universal wall plugs · 2 keyhole markers
  1. 1Slot in the markersPush the two keyhole markers into the keyhole slots on the back of the shelf.
  2. 2Level it and pressPlace a spirit level on the shelf, hold it where you want it and press it firmly against the wall. The markers show exactly where to drill.
  3. 3Drill, plug and hangDrill the two holes with a 6mm bit, push in the wall plugs, fit the screws and hang the shelf on them.
You'll need a drill with a 6mm bit and a spirit level.
Shaping solid wood with a router in the Autumn's Corner workshop
From the workshop

“Every Editions Shelf is made in our Cardiff workshop, and I build each one as if it were going on my own children's wall.”

Luke, our maker

Loved by families

4.99★ from 150 reviews

Good to know

What's the difference between oak and walnut?

Oak is lighter and warmer, with visible grain. Walnut is richer and darker, with a more dramatic finish. Both are solid hardwood with the same brass bar.

What do I need to put it up?

A drill with a 6mm bit and a spirit level. Everything else, the screws, universal wall plugs and keyhole markers, comes in the box.

Will it work on my walls?

The universal wall plugs in the box work in both solid walls and plasterboard. Every wall is different, so if you're unsure, ask a professional for advice before fitting.

How high should I hang it?

Hang it so the books sit at your child's eye or chest height, where they can reach them comfortably while standing. A simple test: stand them next to the wall and see where their hand naturally lands. For a reading wall, put the lowest shelf at their height and use the higher ones for books you swap in. Avoid hanging shelves directly above a cot or bed.

When will it arrive?

It's made to order and dispatched within 10–12 working days, fully assembled, with free UK delivery.

Will mine look exactly like the photos?

Very close, but not identical. It's made from solid timber, so the grain and the odd knot will differ from piece to piece. That's what makes each one yours.