Vertical Storage That Earns Its Floor Space

Four shelves stacked at 950mm tall on a 400mm x 300mm footprint. This unit uses height rather than floor area to create storage. At 300mm deep it sits against a wall without projecting into the room. At 400mm wide it fits spaces where a wider unit would not. Four display and storage surfaces in a floor area smaller than most side tables.

The shelves are glass. Glass allows light to pass through the full height of the unit so the lower shelves are lit by the same room light as the upper ones. An opaque shelf blocks light to the tier beneath it, which makes lower shelves feel darker and items on them less visible. Glass also makes the unit read as lighter and less visually heavy than MDF or wood shelves of the same dimensions. Each shelf holds 15kg evenly distributed. Shelves are fixed for structural strength and cannot be adjusted or removed.

The matte black steel frame works in rooms where dark structural finishes are part of the palette: living rooms with dark walls or dark furniture, home offices with industrial or contemporary character, kitchens with consistent black hardware throughout, and retail or studio spaces where a display unit with visual presence is the aim. For a wider shelving and hanging storage unit in black that combines a clothes rail with four tiers in the same matte black register, the extendable black steel clothing rack with storage shelf provides a different storage configuration. For how black shelving units and open storage work in industrial and contemporary living rooms, our industrial living room design guide covers the styling decisions that make open display storage feel considered.

Frame, Shelves, Dimensions, Capacity

• Matte black steel frame. The structural element of the unit. Matte finish absorbs light rather than reflecting it, reading as darker and more deliberate than gloss black alternatives. Consistent across all uprights and cross members.
• Four glass shelves. Glass allows light to pass through the full height of the unit, keeping lower shelves as visible as upper ones. Reads as lighter than opaque shelves of the same dimensions. Fixed, not adjustable or removable.
• 15kg per shelf, evenly distributed. Four shelves at 15kg each. Adequate for books, plants, ceramics, kitchenware, framed objects and decorative accessories.
• Dimensions: 950mm (H) x 400mm (W) x 300mm (D). Compact footprint for spaces where a wider unit does not fit. 950mm height provides four shelf zones without reaching overhead storage height. 300mm depth sits flat against a wall without projecting into the room.
• Freestanding, no wall fixing required. Stands independently. No drilling needed. Suitable for rented rooms and spaces where walls cannot be fixed.
• Assembly required, tools and fixings included. Flat-packed with all fixings and an assembly guide. No specialist tools needed beyond what is supplied.

Why Glass Shelves on a Display Unit

Display shelving shows things rather than just holding them. The material of the shelf changes what the unit does for the room. An opaque shelf creates a horizontal band that breaks the unit into visual segments. A glass shelf is almost invisible from most angles, meaning the objects are what the eye reads rather than the structure holding them. Combined with the vertical matte black frame, glass shelves make displayed objects appear to float at different heights on the wall. That effect is harder to achieve with solid shelves, which read as furniture with items placed on top.

Where This Unit Works

A living room alcove or recess where the compact footprint fills the space and four glass shelves provide display and storage in a vertical column. A home office where books and plants sit alongside the working setup. A kitchen or bathroom where accessories sit on the shelves in a consistent matte black register. A retail or studio space where the black frame and glass shelves produce a commercial-quality result. Matte black suits industrial, contemporary, Japandi and minimalist interiors. For a taller four-tier shelving unit in the same black steel and MDF format at a wider footprint, the industrial oak and iron nest of 3 tables offers a related material combination in a side table format. For how to style open shelving with books, plants and objects in a contemporary home, our 2025 home decor trends guide covers the styling decisions that make open shelving read as intentional.

Before You Order

• Shelves are fixed, not adjustable. The four glass positions are set by the frame design and cannot be changed after assembly.
• Glass shelves require careful placement of objects. Distribute weight evenly across the shelf surface. Avoid concentrating load at one point or placing sharp objects directly on the glass without a protective base.
• Currently available in black only. No other colour options for this unit at this time.