Loups Iron Bookcase - Black

Our Loups bookcase is a compact two-shelf unit made of 100% iron, with a powder-coated black finish over the frame, the shelves and the slim legs. It measures 59cm long, 38cm wide and 90cm tall, so it sits at an easy reaching height rather than towering over a room, and it weighs 8.04KG. The top shelf has a raised lip running around its edge, giving it the look of a shallow tray, while the lower shelf sits flat between the four legs with open space beneath it.

It is a natural fit for a living room, set against a wall or beside an armchair, where the top shelf takes a table lamp, a plant or a pair of vases and the lower shelf holds a row of books standing upright. The open iron frame keeps it from looking heavy, so it suits a smaller room, a reading nook or the corner of a study where a closed cabinet would crowd the space. Anyone who likes their books and favourite pieces on show rather than tucked away behind doors will get a lot of use from it.

The frame, shelves and legs are all iron, finished with powder coating, a baked-on finish that gives metal a tough, even surface. Looking after it is simple: wipe it clean with a moist cloth. The maker's assembly instructions come as a PDF download, so you can read through each step before you start. To dress it, we like to keep the top shelf fairly sparse, perhaps one lamp and a trailing plant, and let the lower shelf hold the books and larger pieces, which keeps the whole unit looking light and airy. The styling props shown are not included.

Assembly instructions (PDF)

What is the Loups bookcase made of?

It is made of 100% iron with a powder-coated black finish, and the legs are black iron too, so the frame and both shelves match throughout.

How big is this bookcase?

It measures 59cm long, 38cm wide and 90cm tall, a low two-shelf height that sits comfortably beside an armchair or against a living room wall.

How heavy is it?

The bookcase weighs 8.04KG, which is worth knowing if you plan to carry it upstairs or move it between rooms from time to time.

How many shelves does it have?

It has two shelves: a top shelf with a raised lip running around its edge, and a flat lower shelf held between the four slim legs, with open space beneath.

How do I clean the black iron finish?

Simply wipe it clean with a moist cloth. The powder-coated finish gives the iron a smooth, even surface that is easy to keep looking tidy.

Will I need to put it together?

The maker provides assembly instructions for it as a PDF download, so you can read through each step and see what is involved before you start building.