A bold detail. A personal touch.
Handmade in the North East. Full of character. Made for your home.
Family photographs, well-loved books and a carefully chosen ceramic deserve a setting with character. Our Black Ebony Live Edge Shelf frames those everyday favourites with a deep, rich finish and an individually shaped edge.
Every piece is handmade to order in our North East workshop. We work with the grain, knots and character of each board, shaping and finishing it individually. Those details make your shelf one of a kind: a statement piece with a place in everyday family life.
Black Ebony brings definition to pale walls and warmth alongside timber, brass and earthy colours. Littlefair’s wood dye adds depth of colour while keeping the grain visible, so the shelf retains the individual character of the wood.
The sculpted live edge softens the dark finish with a flowing outline. It is a distinctive statement for a contemporary living room, an inviting kitchen or a dining space where everyone gathers.
We use Littlefair’s wood dyes to bring colour and the timber’s natural detail together. Careful preparation and individual finishing are part of the attention we give each piece at Rutherford Works.
Made for your space
- Handmade to order in the North East of England.
- Lengths from 40–160cm. Choose your dimensions from the size menu; sizes are length × depth.
- Sculpted live edge as standard; the outline and depth vary along the edge.
- Black Ebony describes the finish colour, rather than the timber species.
- Bespoke lengths and depths available by arrangement.
- Prefer a straight profile? Ask us about the flat-edge version.
Have a space in mind? Tell us about it. We welcome bespoke enquiries and will help you get the proportions, colour and edge right for your home. Please arrange any custom requirements before ordering.
What’s included: one shelf in your selected size, supplied undrilled. Brackets, screws and wall fixings are not included. Display accessories are not included.
Natural grain, knots and colour vary from piece to piece. Your shelf will have its own character and will differ from the photographs.