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Bookshelves

Branching Trunk Bookshelf with Cantilevered Shelves

47 reviews · In stock
$2,940.00
A carved trunk runs up the middle, hollowed through in two places so you can see past it, and shelves push out from it left and right like limbs. The lower right shelf is the longest and carries...
Size 51"H x 41"W x 12"D
Surface Smooth
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  • Solid hardwood no veneer, no MDF
  • Natural finish true grain, rustic warmth
  • Honest origin we tell you where it's made
  • 10-year structural warranty
Details
  • MaterialSolid hardwood through and through. No veneer, no MDF, no particle board.
  • SurfaceSmooth (satin sheen) or Natural (matte, tactile)
  • Sizes4 sizes: 51"H x 41"W x 12"D; 59"H x 45"W x 12"D; 63"H x 45"W x 12"D; 71"H x 51"W x 12"D
  • Made to orderYour piece is prepared after you order, which takes 7 to 10 business days.
  • GrainThe design matches the photos. Figure and tone vary piece to piece, because every board is cut from a real tree.
Assembly & Care

Assembly. Each piece ships in parts for safe transit and assembles easily, with clear instructions and the hardware included.

Care. Dust weekly with a soft dry cloth. Once or twice a year, wipe on a thin coat of furniture oil and buff off the excess. Wipe spills promptly. Avoid silicone sprays and supermarket polishes.

Placement. Keep the piece away from active heating vents and constant direct sun, in a room with reasonably stable humidity. Full care guide

Shipping & Return

Shipping. Free on every order, worldwide. Estimated delivery is 12 to 17 business days: 7 to 10 to prepare your piece and 5 to 7 in transit. Orders placed after 5:00 PM PST are processed the next business day. Tracking is emailed within 1 to 2 business days of dispatch.

Changes. To change or cancel an order, email hello@burlholt.com within 6 hours of placing it.

Returns. Return an unused piece within 30 days of delivery, in its original condition and packaging with all hardware. We cover return shipping for items that are defective, damaged in transit or incorrect. Custom or personalized pieces cannot be returned. Approved refunds are processed within 2 business days of inspection.

Shipping policy · Refund policy

10-year warranty

Structural coverage on every joint and panel, honored from delivery day.

Packed to arrive perfect

Ships disassembled in a corner-guarded crate: safer on the road, lower freight cost, and our team guides you step by step if assembly ever gets tricky.

Returns we honor

30 days, no maze. If it’s not right, we fix it.

Honest origin

We tell you exactly where and how it’s made.

Natural wood grain detail

Details

About this piece

A carved trunk runs up the middle, hollowed through in two places so you can see past it, and shelves push out from it left and right like limbs. The lower right shelf is the longest and carries a full row of books. Below everything, a wide slab lies across the floor and runs out to the right as the foot of the piece. In the photo the wall behind glows warm where light spills around the trunk, and the walnut figure ripples along the hollows where the carving cut deepest.

Trunk, limbs and floor slab are all solid hardwood, shaped with hand tools. The hollows are cut out of the body of the wood, so the grain wraps around each opening rather than stopping at a joint line. Nothing here is veneer and nothing is a printed grain. Because the piece is made after you order, the pattern that appears when we open the boards for your trunk is yours only. The workshop photographs each stage and sends it for approval before carrying on.

For shipping we take it apart. The trunk, the limb shelves and the floor slab travel as separate packed pieces, which keeps the thin shelf tips safe and holds the freight down. Printed assembly instructions come in the crate, and email support is there for any step that reads unclear. Delivery is free worldwide, tracking is emailed once it leaves, and returns run 30 days.

Specifications

Made to be measured

  • Material Solid wood blocks, joined into one sturdy form
  • Construction Solid wood, no veneer / MDF
  • Joinery Blocks shaped, sanded and joined as one piece
  • Finish Natural finish, warm tone and true grain
  • Dimensions 4 sizes, 51"H x 41"W x 12"D up to 71"H x 51"W x 12"D
  • Origin Built in our Southeast-Asia workshop
  • Assembly Ships in parts for safe transit; easy assembly included
  • Warranty 10-year structural warranty
Branching Trunk Bookshelf with Cantilevered Shelves dimension diagram

71"H x 51"W x 12"D

Shown at the largest of 4 available sizes.

Owner reviews

4.9 out of 5

★★★★★ Based on 47 verified owners

★★★★★
“It arrived crated like a piece of art and assembled in fifteen minutes. The grain is unreal.”
Daniel R. · Verified owner
★★★★★
“They gave me an exact delivery date and hit it. Feels like it’ll outlive me.”
Priya N. · Verified owner
★★★★☆
“Genuinely solid - you feel the weight. Otherwise flawless.”
Marcus T. · Verified owner

Before you buy

Questions, answered honestly

What happens after I place my order?+

Your piece is built for your order, and you stay in control the whole way. We send you photo updates at every stage of the build, from the first cut to the final finish. At each step we wait for your approval: only when you are happy do we move to the next stage, and the piece ships the same way. To change or cancel an order, write to us within 6 hours of placing it.

How is it delivered?+

Delivery is free worldwide, with tracking emailed the moment it ships. Assembly is simple, with clear instructions and hardware included. If you ever get stuck, write to hello@burlholt.com and our team walks you through it step by step.

Can I return it?+

Yes. Unused pieces can be returned within 30 days of delivery in their original packaging. Write to us with your order number and we send return instructions once the return is approved. Full details are in our refund policy.

Where is it made?+

Built by hand in our Southeast-Asia workshop from solid hardwood, then finished to order.

How do I care for the wood?+

Dust with a soft cloth and condition the wood with a light coat of furniture oil once or twice a year.

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