Rustic Oak Beam Shelf with Corbels

This shelf is made to order, so please allow 1 to 2 weeks for us to build and finish it before it is dispatched. Each piece is wrapped and packaged by hand to reach you safely. Your order is sent on our standard delivery service, with full details on our Delivery Information page.

This beam shelf is crafted from high quality solid oak, chosen for its strength, grain and long life.

Sustainably sourced materials
We take great pride in sourcing our wood from FSC certified suppliers who are committed to responsible forest management, so every beam is made from timber that is sustainably grown and harvested.

Material: solid oak

Beam profile: 100mm by 100mm (10cm by 10cm)

Length: made to order, 70cm to 180cm

Height including corbels: 20cm

Corbels: two solid oak, hand cut

Fixings: concealed, no visible screws

Finish: choice of seven oil finishes

Handmade in Yorkshire

Lead time: 1 to 2 weeks

Tolerance: approximately 10mm on all dimensions, as a handmade natural wood product

All our oak beam shelves are handcrafted from solid oak. The timber is air dried and will display its own natural characteristics. Once installed in your home, the beam will continue to dry out as it settles into your environment and may develop small cracks and splits along its length. This is completely normal for a solid oak beam, it is part of the natural character of the wood and is not classed as a defect. Every beam in our Rustic range is well dried, so any movement is kept to a minimum. If you would prefer a beam that moves less and stays more stable, please take a look at our Modern range, which is made from kiln dried timber.

How it goes up

The beam shelf and the two corbels are separate pieces. Each one hangs on its own keyhole fixings, already set into the back before it leaves the workshop. The beam goes up first, then the corbels are marked off the beam itself.

1. Draw a level line for the top of the beam, transfer the keyhole positions onto it, then drill and plug.

2. Drive the screws leaving about 3mm proud of the wall, bring both keyholes over the heads and slide the beam down until it locks flush.

3. Hold each corbel up to the underside of the beam, pencil round it, then transfer its keyhole position inside that outline. Drill, fix, and hang the corbel the same way.

Download the full fitting instructions (PDF) →

What's included

The beam shelf and two corbels, with keyhole fixings already fitted to each. 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. Solid oak is heavy, especially at the longer lengths, so the fixing has to be into something that will carry it.

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

Corbels first, then the beam. Each part lifts straight back off its screws, so it can come down for decorating and go back on the same fixings.

Fitting above a stove

Oak 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.