ROOTED IN NATURE . ENGINEERED FOR STRENGTH.

We reject the compromise between aesthetics and capacity. Our system pairs sustainably harvested solid hardwoods with the patented Hovr® aluminum bracket—creating a floating surface of any size, capable of supporting up to 300lbs with our “Level For Life” Guarantee.

Our “LEVEL FOR LIFE” Guarantee
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FLOATING SHELVES

Guaranteed Level for Life

Solid walnut floating shelf with gallery rail by The Mortise & The Hare, showcasing a sleek, natural wood design for wall display.

Gallery Rail Shelves

A Modern Classic

Solid walnut live edge floating shelf by The Mortise & The Hare, showcasing natural wood grain and sleek, modern design.

LIVE EDGE SHELVES

Nature, Refined

White Oak hardwood sample from The Mortise & The Hare, showcasing natural wood grain and color in a close-up view.

Samples

Feel Before You Buy

THE WAY WE BUILD

CUSTOM DIMENSIONS

NO SAG SHELVING

SOLID HARDWOODS

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Rooted in Reciprocity

True luxury is a cycle, not a straight line. We source our timber exclusively from sustainable North American yields, and through our partnership with One Tree Planted, we commit to planting a native hardwood tree for every shelf purchased. It is our way of ensuring the forest remains as permanent as the product we build.

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Notes from the Shop...

shleves

Is Real Wood Floating Shelving Right for Your Kitchen?

Why Real Wood Floating Shelves Belong in the Kitchen Real wood floating kitchen shelves are showing up in more and more remodel plans, and there is a good reason. When upper cabinets come down and solid wood goes up, a...

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Designing Load-Bearing Floating Shelves for Minimalist Kitchens

Designing Load-Bearing Floating Shelves for Minimalist Kitchens

Designing Minimalist Kitchens That Actually Hold Weight Minimalist kitchens look simple, but they have a hard job. Everything is out in the open, so your floating shelves need to look clean and also hold real, everyday weight. Heavy plates, stoneware...

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Kitchens

Floating Shelves for Busy Kitchens: Spill-Resistant, Easy-Clean Details

Build a Kitchen That Can Actually Keep up with You Floating shelves in a kitchen are not just there to look pretty. They sit right in the splash zone, beside weeknight pasta water, early-morning coffee splatters, kids grabbing snacks, and...

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