How are the bookshelves constructed?
The bookshelves in this collection are solid hardwood from shelf to frame, with fixed shelves joined directly into the sides — the construction that keeps long spans from sagging under a full row of hardcovers.
Can dimensions be adjusted to my wall?
Yes — height, width, and shelf spacing can be adjusted when you order. Measure your wall and ceiling first; we regularly build around baseboards, sloped ceilings, and awkward alcoves.
Should a bookshelf be anchored to the wall?
Taller bookshelves include an anti-tip strap and wall anchor, and we recommend using it, especially with children in the house. The strap installs into one stud in a few minutes.
What care do loaded shelves need?
Dust shelves with a dry cloth and rotate sun-exposed decor occasionally so the wood tones evenly. An annual coat of oil keeps edges and faces rich over the years.
How does a bookshelf arrive?
Bookshelves are made to order and ship crated, standing on a padded base with the back panel protected. Tracking is provided, and large pieces are delivered by appointment.
Does it need to be anchored to the wall?
With children in the house, yes — strap any tall unit to a wall stud; that rule applies to every bookcase ever made, ours included. The difference is what the strap is holding: a solid teak case is heavier and stiffer than a hollow laminate box, so it stands steady on old, uneven floors instead of racking. And the anchor hardware bites into solid wood, not a crumbly particleboard back panel, so it holds the tenth year as well as the first.
Will the shelves sag under a full row of hardcovers?
Shelf sag is the signature of particleboard — the material bows under sustained load and never comes back. These shelves are solid teak through their full thickness, from boards kiln-dried for twenty days before the build, and they carry a packed row of hardcovers or vinyl flat. Keep the heaviest monographs on the lower shelves, as any library does, and the piece holds its lines for decades.