Chinese Shelving

A collection of Chinese shelving and display units that blend refined joinery, balanced form, and understated elegance — from antique lattice shelves to modern rustic pine bookcases crafted with a quiet wabi-sabi simplicity.

Antique Lattice & Scholar’s Shelving

Traditional Chinese lattice shelves were made for scholar’s studios and living rooms, designed to display ceramics, scrolls and calligraphy brushes. Their geometric forms express harmony and restraint — crafted in elm or southern pine with mortise-and-tenon joinery. Many retain aged lacquer, ink marks or traces of use that enhance their quiet, timeworn beauty. These antique pieces now serve beautifully as open shelving or room dividers in modern rustic interiors.

Reclaimed Pine & Elm Bookcases

Our modern reclaimed pine and elm shelving takes inspiration from Ming and Qing simplicity — straight lines, balanced proportions, and a tactile grain finish. Each piece captures the wabi-sabi aesthetic: natural texture, gentle imperfection, and a sense of calm. Built by hand using salvaged timber from rural Chinese buildings, these bookcases combine modern rustic character with enduring craftsmanship, perfect for kitchens, studies, or display spaces.

Display & Architectural Shelving

Select designs feature arched framing, stepped shelving or open latticework reminiscent of traditional Chinese interiors. These sculptural forms bring rhythm and balance to contemporary rooms — ideal for curated displays of ceramics, books, or antiques, embodying the Chinese ideal of harmony through structure and simplicity.

Styling & Care

Pair elm or pine shelving with neutral plaster, linen and stone to highlight its natural grain. Use lattice shelves to create depth and shadow, or reclaimed wood bookcases to introduce a wabi-sabi serenity to modern rustic spaces. Clean with a soft dry cloth and avoid moisture or abrasive products to preserve lacquer, patina and natural texture.