Description
This is a wall shelf shaped like a hot air balloon, made from seagrass and iron in a natural finish. The balloon is woven in thick plaited seagrass, with two shelves running across it and a tapering base below them, and a small woven basket hangs beneath on cords, just like the basket of a real balloon. It measures 59cm long, 13cm wide and 105cm tall, which makes it a proper piece of wall storage rather than a small decoration, and it weighs 2.4KG.
It belongs in a child's bedroom, nursery or playroom, where it works as a small bookcase on the wall. The shelves suit a row of picture books, a few soft toys, wooden figures and the little treasures that otherwise end up on the floor, and the hanging basket is just the spot for a small soft toy to ride along as the passenger. Because it lives on the wall, it keeps the floor clear for play and puts the shelves at whatever height you choose when you hang it. It sits just as happily above a changing area, beside a reading nook or over a small play table.
Seagrass is a natural fibre with a slightly irregular texture, so each plait catches the light a little differently and the weave has real depth to it. The seagrass is paired with iron. To care for it, wipe it clean with a moist cloth. The maker's assembly instructions come as a PDF download, so you can read through them before you hang it. For styling, we like the shelves loosely filled with some of the weave showing between objects: a few books on one shelf, a couple of small toys on the other, and one soft toy riding in the basket, so the balloon shape reads clearly from across the room.
Specification
| Width |
59cm |
| Depth |
13cm |
| Height |
105cm |
| Material |
Seagrass, Iron |
| Colour |
Natural |
| Care |
Wipe clean with a moist cloth |
| Weight |
2.4KG |
Downloads
Assembly instructions (PDF)
Frequently Asked
What is the balloon wall shelf made of?
It is made from seagrass and iron. The seagrass is woven in thick plaits to form the balloon, its two shelves and the small hanging basket.
How big is it?
It is 59cm long, 13cm wide and 105cm tall and weighs 2.4KG, so plan for a good stretch of wall in a child's room or playroom.
How do I clean it?
Wipe it clean with a moist cloth. That is the care the maker gives for this seagrass and iron wall shelf.
Does it come with assembly instructions?
Yes. The maker's assembly instructions come as a PDF download, so you can read them through before you start hanging the shelf.
How many shelves does it have?
The balloon has two shelves running across it above a tapering base, and a small woven basket hangs on cords beneath the balloon.
What can I keep on it?
Picture books, small soft toys and wooden figures suit it well, and the hanging basket makes a little seat for a small soft toy.