Aksel White Oak Floating Shelf
Aksel Nutmeg Rustic Floating Shelf
Aksel Dutch Mocha Floating Shelf
Aksel Hatch Grey Floating Shelf
Aksel Hatch Grey Rustic Floating Shelf
Aksel Concretey Floating Shelf
Aksel Glazed White Oak Floating Shelf
Aksel Espresso Rustic Floating Shelf
Aksel Unfinished Maple Floating Shelf
Aksel Unfinished Walnut Floating Shelf
Aksel Unfinished Mahogany Floating
Aksel Unfinished Cherry Floating Shelf
Floating shelves that are clean, classic, and built to hold
Modern wood floating shelves are our most versatile style. Their minimalist form fits beautifully in everything from warm farmhouse kitchens to sleek contemporary builds. Crafted from solid hardwood and backed by Shelfology's hidden bracket tech, these shelves install fast and hold strong—for a look that’s all function, no fuss.
Where modern wood floating shelves shine
- Kitchens & Pantries: Where form meets function—and flour. These shelves are made for the heart of the home, blending beautifully with cabinetry, tile, and all your favorite gadgets. Whether you’re styling spice jars or staging sourdough, they’re built to look good and hold up.
- Living Spaces & Libraries: This is where your story lives. Use wood floating shelves to show off what matters—books you’ve loved, art you’ve made (or wish you did), and objects with real meaning. Built strong to hold your treasures, and clean enough to let them shine.
- Offices & Studios: Smart shelves for sharper thinking. These floating wood shelves add warmth without the bulk—and give your stuff a home so your brain can breathe. Retail & Commercial Spaces: Your products deserve a better spotlight. These shelves bring clean lines and custom specs to stores, showrooms, and everything in between. Durable, designer-friendly, and made to hold attention as well as weight..
Floating shelf features
- Made to Measure: Custom sizing down to the 1/8" for a perfect fit
- Premium Hardwoods: Sustainably sourced and beautifully finished
- Flush-Mount Bracket System: No visible hardware—just clean lines and confidence
- Heavy-Duty Strength: Powered by our Aksel HD bracket, built for serious load-bearing
Traditional Floating Shelf FAQs
Each shelf's weight capacity depends on its size, depth, and how it's installed. With our Aksel HD floating shelf bracket, shelves can support up to 90 lbs per rod, which means a typical shelf mounted into studs can hold 180 lbs or more. The longer the shelf, the more rods on the bracket equals more capacity.
Yes. For floating shelves to perform at their full weight capacity, they must be installed into solid structural material—typically wood studs or masonry. Drywall alone won’t provide the support needed for safe or lasting installation.
All Shelfology traditional floating shelves are made from furniture-grade hardwoods. Standard species include white oak, walnut, maple, cherry, mahogany and alder, with optional custom species available upon request. Each wood type is available in multiple finishes, from natural to premier stains and paints.
Yes, Shelfology floating shelves are designed to install cleanly over finished walls, including drywall, plaster, tile, or paneling. What matters most is what’s behind the finished wall. You’ll still need to anchor the bracket into solid structural material like wood studs or masonry to get the strength and weight capacity the system is built for.
LED shelves must be anchored into wall studs or solid masonry—just like our standard shelves. Installing directly into drywall without structural support will significantly reduce weight capacity and compromise performance. For a secure, long-lasting install, always anchor into something solid.
Traditional floating shelves are available in depths from 6" to 14", depending on your storage and styling needs. All shelves are made to measure and built to spec—down to the 1/8".
- 6–8 inches: Great for lightweight styling like small decor, picture frames, candles, or spice jars
- 9–10 inches: Ideal for dishes, books, medium vases, or folded towels
- 11–12 inches: Best for functional storage zones—like cookbooks, stacked plates, or larger decorative pieces
Need something deeper? We recommend exploring our Aksel Hollow Core shelf system, designed for greater depth without added weight.
Floating shelf know-how
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