Graphia Bookcase - Grey

The Graphia bookcase is a square wall shelf cut with eight arched compartments: one broad arch, a tall narrow one, two small arches stacked between them and a row of four along the bottom. It measures 48cm long, 12cm wide and 48cm tall, and that 12cm is its depth from the wall, so it holds books and small objects without reaching far into the room. It is painted grey all over, and the rounded tops of the arches give it a softer outline than a straight run of shelving.

We see it working best where you want a small, ordered home for the things you like to look at: a living room wall above a sofa or sideboard, a hallway, a bedroom or a study. The large arch suits a vase with dried stems or a taller ornament, the tall narrow arch takes a short row of books standing upright, and the smaller arches are sized for candle holders, little pots, figurines and keepsakes. The flat top makes one more ledge for a small ornament. It suits anyone who likes a tidy, gallery-style arrangement and would rather group a few favourite pieces than fill a long shelf.

It is made from 80% MDF and 20% firwood and finished in a water based paint, which gives the whole piece an even colour. On the back, two keyhole fittings sit near the top corners for hanging it on the wall. The maker gives a maximum load of 12KG, so it is meant for lighter things: books, ornaments and small pots rather than heavy pieces. It weighs 2.81KG on its own, and the maker's assembly instructions come as a PDF download. For styling, leave one or two arches empty: the shapes read best with a little space around them, and the grey sits easily against plain painted walls and natural wood.

Assembly instructions (PDF)

What is the Graphia bookcase made of?

It is made from 80% MDF and 20% firwood, and it is finished in a water based paint in grey.

How much weight will the bookcase hold?

The maker gives a maximum load of 12KG, so it is meant for books, ornaments and small objects rather than heavy items.

How big is it and how far does it stick out from the wall?

It is 48cm long, 12cm wide and 48cm tall. The 12cm is its depth, so it sits close to the wall, and it weighs 2.81KG.

How does it hang on the wall?

The back has two keyhole fittings near the top corners for hanging it, and the maker's assembly instructions come as a PDF download.

How many compartments does it have?

It has eight arched compartments: one large arch, one tall narrow arch, two small arches stacked in the middle and four along the bottom.