Thessa Wooden Wall Shelf - Black

Thessa is a tall wooden wall shelf in black, made from mango wood and divided into five open levels. Along the front of each level runs a neat row of small upright dividers, which break the shelf into separate spots so cups, little pots and keepsakes each have a place of their own rather than drifting into a jumble. It is 48.5cm long, 82.5cm tall and 11.5cm wide, so it has real presence on the wall while sitting shallow and close to it. At 6.6KG it is a solid piece of wood, not a flimsy rack.

It belongs wherever you keep small things you enjoy looking at. On a kitchen wall it brings a run of favourite mugs and espresso cups out of the cupboard and into view, each one in its own slot. In a hallway or living room it takes small ceramics, small vases, dried flowers, postcards and little treasures picked up on travels. The shallow depth suits a narrow stretch of wall beside a door or above a sideboard, where a deeper unit would get in the way. It suits anyone who gathers small pieces and would rather see them than store them.

The mango wood has a water based lacquer finish, and the grain still shows through the black, so the surface has the quiet texture of real timber rather than a flat painted look. Mango is a hardwood with a lively grain, and no two pieces of natural wood are marked exactly alike. Care is simple: wipe it clean with a moist cloth. The maker's assembly instructions come as a PDF download. When you style it, mix plain and glazed pieces of a similar height along each level, and let a few stand on the top edge to soften the outline against the wall. The styling props shown are not included.

Assembly instructions (PDF)

What is the Thessa wall shelf made of?

It is made from mango wood, finished in black with a water based lacquer, and the grain of the wood still shows through the colour.

How big is the shelf?

It is 48.5cm long, 82.5cm tall and 11.5cm wide, with five open levels, so it suits a narrow stretch of wall where a deeper unit would stick out.

How do I clean it?

Wipe it clean with a moist cloth whenever dust settles on the levels and on the small dividers along the front of each one.

Does it come with assembly instructions?

Yes. The maker's assembly instructions come as a PDF download, so you can read through how it goes together before you start.

How heavy is the shelf?

It weighs 6.6KG, which is worth knowing when you plan where on your wall it will hang and what it will hold.

Are the cups and mugs included?

No. You receive the shelf on its own; the styling props shown, including the cups and mugs, are not included.