The Mortise & The Hare

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Real Hardwood

No veneers, no MDF — just solid wood.

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Strength You Can Trust

Our shelves can hold up to 300 lbs. Really.

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Handcrafted in the USA

Built on Long Island, NY. Shipped nationwide.

Here at The Mortise & The Hare...

We’ve poured our lives into making shelves that matter—useful, lasting, and crafted with pride. It’s more than work; it’s our calling.

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Restaurant Outfitting

Transform your restaurant, bar, cafe, or pub with custom wood furnishings from The Mortise & The Hare. Discover real wood tabletops, seating, and signs for creating the ultimate ambiance.

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Custom Furnishings

Update your space with custom furniture made right here in the USA. Let us create heirloom-quality pieces for any room of your house and make a space truly your own.

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Thoughtful Design

Achieve the perfect balance of aesthetics and function in every corner. Develop design with us that fits your unique style seamlessly and bring functionality to your space.

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Why Choose US?

MADE In the USA

Just like The Boss said. All our products are made here at home on Long Island, NY.

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We will send you your order across the contiguous United States for free. Every time.

Personal Customer Support

We don’t outsource our customer support. When you call, you will talk to the same person who is making your order.

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Wood Shelves

What to Know Before Picking Customizable Wood Shelves

Picking out new shelves seems easy at first. You find a space that looks bare, imagine how good it would be to have a place to set things, and think, let’s get a shelf up there. But once you start...

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Walnut Shelves

Why Custom Walnut Shelves Are Great for Cozier Bedrooms

The coldest months often make us look at our bedrooms in a new way. When the sun sets early and the air has that deep chill, the comfort of a warm, quiet room becomes a little more important. This is...

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Oak Shelf

How a Custom Oak Shelf Brings Warmth to Cold Living Spaces

When winter settles in, our homes start to feel a little different. Light shifts, colors dull outside, and that cozy comfort we’ve had during warmer seasons can start to slip away. A small change, like adding a custom oak shelf,...

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