Mack Iron Wall Shelf - Black

Mack is an open wall shelf in black iron, built as a square frame 71cm long, 71cm tall and 18cm wide from front to back. Inside, one shelf runs across the middle and another forms the base, and a solid upright panel divides each level, set to the right on the upper level and to the left on the lower one. That staggered placing gives four open compartments of different widths, so a tall vase, a short stack of books and a small ceramic piece each find a space that fits. The sides and back are open, so the wall colour shows through and the frame reads as a fine black outline rather than a heavy box.

Because it hangs rather than stands, it gives display and storage space without using any floor, which suits a living room wall, an entrance hall, a bedroom or the wall above a desk or sideboard. At 18cm from front to back it takes paperbacks, small framed prints, potted plants and ceramics, and it stays shallow enough for a narrow hallway or a landing. Two keyhole hanging points sit inside the top corners of the back frame. The maker does not state whether wall fixings are included, and the shelf weighs 4.6KG before anything is placed on it.

The frame, shelves and dividers are 100% iron with a powder coated finish. Powder coating is a dry finish cured with heat, and it gives metal a hard, even coat of colour. Iron is strong in thin sections, which is why the frame can stay so slim. Care is simple: wipe it clean with a moist cloth, shelves and dividers included. To style it, put the tallest piece in one of the wider compartments, lay books flat in a narrow one, and leave one opening almost empty so the black lines have room to show.

What is the wall shelf made of?

It is made of 100% iron with a powder coated finish in black, covering the frame, the two shelves and the upright dividing panels.

How big is the Mack shelf?

It is 71cm long and 71cm tall, so its face is square, and 18cm wide from front to back. It weighs 4.6KG.

How does it hang on the wall?

Two keyhole hanging points sit inside the top corners of the back frame. The maker does not state whether screws or wall plugs are included with the shelf.

How many compartments does it have?

It has four open compartments, two on each level, with the dividers staggered so the openings come in different widths for taller and shorter pieces.

How do I clean it?

Wipe it clean with a moist cloth. That is the maker's care advice for the powder coated iron, and it covers the frame, shelves and dividers alike.

Is the shelf open at the back and sides?

Yes. The back and sides are open, so your wall shows through each compartment and the shelf reads as a thin black frame around whatever you display.