Step bookshelf in walnut
A step bookshelf in solid walnut, built by hand in Vancouver, BC
Shipping
We offer free delivery throughout Canada and the United States
Returns
You are welcome to return the bookshelf within 30 days if you're unhappy for any reason, we will provide you with a prepaid shipping label
About Omba
We're a small woodworking studio based out of North Vancouver, British Columbia. We build all of our furniture by hand with solid wood and strive to create minimalist yet cozy designs, say hi
Additional details can be found below. You can also design a custom bookshelf.
Our bookshelves are built to be modular. They are assembled via hidden mortise and tenon joints and should take no more than 10 minutes to put together, no tools or instructions are required.
FAQs
Can I customize the step bookshelf?
Yes, we offer custom bookshelves and can adjust existing bookshelves if required
Can I order wood samples?
Yes, please request one here
Shipping
When will the bookshelf arrive?
All of our bookshelves are made to order and we aim to deliver them within 4 - 6 weeks
Does the step bookshelf ship to the US?
Yes, we offer free shipping to the United States and Canada on all of our bookshelves, including the step bookshelf
Do I need to be home to accept shipment?
No, we use UPS and Canada Post so the bookshelf will be delivered just like any other package you might receive
Bookshelf construction
How is the step bookshelf built?
We use mortise and tenon joints throughout the whole structure. The bottom row of cubes are created as one piece and serve as the foundation for the rest of the bookshelf, which is modular.
Where is the step bookshelf built?
Our bookshelves are made in our North Vancouver workshop
What type of wood is used in the step bookshelf?
FSC certified walnut
Is there any MDF or plywood in the step bookshelf?
We only use solid wood, there is no MDF, plywood or otherwise veneered wood
What kind of finish is used?
We use Rubio Monocoat, a natural hardwax oil finish that offers protection without VOCs
How much weight can each shelf support?
It will depend a little on the shelf but the individual shelves we've tested have held 100lbs without issue
Dimensions
How deep is the step bookshelf?
12.5 inches
How tall is the step bookshelf?
50 inches
How wide is the step bookshelf?
63 inches
How big are the individual cubes in the bookshelf?
The standard cube we use has a width of 14.5", depth of 12.5" and height of 11.5". All cubes are a multiple of these dimensions.
Other
How should I clean my bookshelf?
Simply use a damp micro-fiber cloth to dust
Can I fasten the step bookshelf to a wall?
Yes, all of our bookshelves come with optional brackets which can be used to secure the bookshelf to a wall
For bookshelves with a cabinet, how does the cabinet open?
Our cabinets use a Blum push to open system
Is it possible to customize the dimensions of the bookshelf?
Yes, please reach out with the measurements you're looking for and we can provide a quote
Can I request the step bookshelf in a different wood?
Yes, please reach out if you'd like to use another wood species and we can provide a quote
