Modular Shelving System, Boards That Join

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Modular shelves for long walls and corner layouts

Modular shelving configuration in a living room — **Endlessly configurable**

Close-up of modular shelving joinery — **Real wood, real joinery**

Modular shelving styled with books and decor — **Fit to any wall**

Modular shelving used as a room divider — **Easy installation**

Detail of modular shelving finish — **Beautiful grain**

Modular shelving joins solid wood boards end to end into one continuous run: past 84 inches, around a corner, along an entire wall. Each board connects to the next with a tongue and groove joint, so the finished run reads as a single shelf rather than a row of separate ones.

The boards are the same solid oak and mahogany as our floating shelves, cut in Brooklyn and mounted on the same hidden steel brackets. Sketch the wall you have in mind, send it through the form above, and we quote the exact run.

Most people use the modular shelving system one of two ways: a single long shelf over a sofa, console, or kitchen counter, or a modular bookshelf of two or three runs stacked up a wall. The boards are the same thick boards as our heavy duty shelves, and a run can turn a corner the same way a corner shelf does. For a run under 84 inches with an odd size, see custom shelves.

What Makes Modular Shelves Different?

Long runs of shelving, including wall-to-wall
Boards connect seamlessly using tongue-and-groove joinery
Corner layouts for adjoining walls
Provides support to all sections with hidden brackets
Follows the entire length of your wall
Shelving that turns into corners
Solid oak and mahogany with natural grain
Make a modular bookshelf to display books, records, photos, and decor

A Modular Shelving System With a Distinctly Different Look

Modular shelving offers flexibility for long walls and unusual layouts. Use individual boards to customize shelves that fit your needs and suit your home.

Modular Shelves for Every Room

Modular shelves work well in many rooms and for a variety of storage needs. Use them to build a sleek, long display in your living room, create a floating bookshelf to organize music and accessories in your study, or run them the full length of a hallway.

Our Wood Corner Shelves make corners easy.
If you need shelving for heavier objects, check out our Heavy Duty Floating Shelves.
For a straightforward rectangular shape, see our Rectangular Floating Shelves.
Or, explore our Floating Shelves for more variety.

Cover Long Walls With One Continuous Shelf

While one floating shelf will take you so far, modular shelving runs can stretch beyond the standard dimensions. Our floating shelves measure up to 84 inches long, but modular shelving lets you go even further. We connect boards together with tongue-and-groove joinery, and each piece gets its own brackets, screwed into wall studs.

Solid Oak and Mahogany Modular Shelving

Our shelves feature solid hardwood and quality joinery. The wood grain adds natural charm to every shelf, and our finishes complement different styles. Whether you need shelving for an office, a cozy reading nook, or a living room display, we offer a range of designs, wood types, lengths, and finishes. View our samples and swatches to find one you love.

Carry Your Shelving Around Corners

Your shelf layout doesn't have to be limited to one wall. Modular shelves can turn an inside corner and run along the adjoining wall. This modular design is especially useful for offices and reading nooks, and rooms where you need more shelving space.

Shipping, Returns, and Pickup

We make shopping for shelves easy. Shop online or contact us to discuss your project, and choose shipping or pickup at our Brooklyn woodshop at checkout. Shipping is free in the US on every wood shelf. Modular runs are built to your sketch, so they are not returnable; standard sizes in a standard finish can be returned within 30 days of delivery. See our returns page for the terms. You also get a bulk discount when you order six or more shelves: 12% off for 6 to 8, 14% for 9 to 11, and 16% for 12 or more.

More About Modular Shelving

Modular Shelving, Defined

Modular shelving joins separate boards to make one continuous shelf run. Our standard floating shelves reach up to 84 inches long. For longer runs, we can connect the boards with tongue-and-groove construction, letting your shelves extend across a much longer wall.

Building a Modular Bookshelf

You can create a modular bookshelf by connecting individual hardwood shelves to form a continuous display along your wall. Our modular shelving system uses tongue-and-groove joinery for seamless connections, with hidden brackets supporting each section. You can even extend your modular bookshelf around corners to maximize storage.

How Long a Modular Shelf Run Can Be

A modular shelf run can span your entire wall. Each board mounts on its own hidden brackets secured into wall studs. This gives every section its own mounting support, whether you need a three-foot shelf or a twelve-foot run.

Modular Shelves Around a Corner

Yes, modular shelving runs can turn an inside corner and continue along the adjoining wall. This layout works well for office perimeters, reading nooks, and long display areas.

How to Order a Modular Shelving Run

Start by measuring the wall or walls you want to cover. Sketch the layout, including any inside corners, and note your preferred shelf depth and finish. Share these details with us through the request form on this page. We can then discuss options for your shelving run.

What is modular shelving?

A way to get one continuous shelf longer than any single board. Our longest single floating shelf is 84 inches; past that, modular shelving joins boards end to end with tongue and groove joinery so the run keeps going as far as your wall does.

How long can a modular shelf run be?

As long as the wall. Each board in the run mounts on its own hidden brackets into your studs, so adding length adds support with it. A 12 foot run is carried the same way as a 3 foot shelf: stud by stud.

Can modular shelves wrap around a corner?

Yes. An L-shaped run turns an inside corner and continues down the second wall, which is how a shelf runs the full perimeter of an office or wraps a reading nook. Corners are part of the sketch you send with your request.

How do the boards connect?

A tongue cut into the end of one board slides into a groove cut into the next. The joint aligns the two faces so the seam sits tight and the grain reads through, with no connector hardware visible.

How do I order a modular shelving unit?

Use the request form on this page. Include a rough sketch of the wall with lengths, depth, and the wood you want; hand-drawn is fine, most of them are. We come back with a quote and a build plan for your exact run.

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