Pine Corbel Mantel Shelf

Each shelf is made to order in our Halifax workshop. Standard lead time 1–2 weeks, with free UK delivery on orders over £200.

Solid FSC-certified pine throughout — both the shelf and the two corbels. No MDF core, no veneer. Finished by hand in Natural (unfinished, ready to paint) or Light, Medium or Dark wax.

• Shelf: 22cm deep × 3cm thick
• Corbels: W90mm × D95mm, with keyhole fixing ring
• Lengths: 100cm to 170cm (bespoke lengths available)
• Timber: solid pine throughout, FSC-certified
• Finishes: Natural (unfinished, paint-ready), Light wax, Medium wax, Dark wax
• Fixings: keyhole fixing rings — fixings included
• Construction: solid wood, no MDF or veneer

It's solid timber, so every shelf is one-off — the grain, knots and natural variation are part of the character, not faults. The Natural finish is unfinished pine, ready for any paint or primer; the wax finishes deepen the tone and can be topped up over time. Because it's made to order, bespoke lengths are no problem — just send your measurement. As with all solid wood, the timber may move very slightly with changes in humidity, which is normal for a natural material.

How it goes up

The corbels go on the wall first, on their own keyhole fixings. The shelf then sits on top and is screwed down into the corbels through the holes already drilled and countersunk in it — three into each corbel, two at the back and one at the front.

1. Measure the fixing holes in the top of the shelf, working from one end. Those positions set where the corbels go, so measure them before you mark anything.

2. Draw a level line where the underside of the shelf will sit, mark your hole positions along it, and fix each corbel on its keyhole with the screw left about 3mm proud of the wall.

3. Lay a level across both corbel tops, then sit the shelf on and slide it until each set of three holes sits over the holes in the corbel top. Drive the supplied screws down through the shelf until the heads pull into the countersinks and sit flush.

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What's included

The shelf, pre-drilled and countersunk, and two corbels with keyhole fixings already in the back and matching holes in the top. Screws and wall plugs are supplied. You'll need your own drill, a screwdriver, a spirit level, a tape measure and a pencil. Use the drill size marked on the wall plugs.

What your wall needs to be

Solid brick or block is best, with a minimum 60mm depth to fix into. On a stud wall the fixings must go into the timber uprights, not the plasterboard.

If your chimney breast is dot-and-dab plasterboard over blockwork, common in 1980s and 1990s houses, the screws need to reach the blockwork behind. That means longer fixings than the standard kit. Send us a message before you order and we'll confirm the right approach for your wall.

Taking it down again

Undo the screws and lift the shelf off, then lift each corbel up and off its screw. Nothing is glued, so it can come down for decorating and go back on the same fixings.

Fitting above a stove

Pine is combustible. The safe distance is set by your stove manufacturer, not by us — it's in your appliance's installation manual and it varies between models. Your installer should be HETAS registered. If you're unsure, send us your stove model and fireplace measurements and we'll help you work out what works.

Please have it installed by a competent person or professional.