TIPTOE
Pli Folded Steel Wall-Mounted Shelf Unit 45 Cm Long
This wall-mounted shelf unit from French brand Tiptoe is made of powder-coated steel and features a folded design with a horizontal shelf, back panel, and side plates. It provides compact storage and display space in entryways, living rooms, bathrooms, or kitchens, and can be combined with other sizes and colors for custom wall layouts. Available in a 45 cm length with a 15 cm depth and 20 cm side height, it is commercial grade and manufactured entirely in Europe.
- Material
- powder-coated steel
- Category
- Furniture > Shelving > Wall Shelves & Ledges
Color
Size
Specifications
A modern wall-mounted shelf unit made from powder-coated steel, available in a range of colors.
Can be combined in different sizes and colors to create custom layouts; commercial grade; made entirely in Europe.
- Material
- powder-coated steel
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 17.75x6x8 in
- Category
- Furniture > Shelving > Wall Shelves & Ledges
Additional Attributes
- powder-coated steel
- made in Europe
- commercial grade
- wall-mounted
- modular
- folded steel sheet
Product Insights
The Pli Folded Steel Wall-Mounted Shelf Unit by TIPTOE, priced at 159 CAD, is a single-sheet folded steel shelf that supports 15 kg without welds or brackets, made by a third-generation family workshop near Chamonix (since 1947) in Europe. It is B Corp certified (90.6 score), uses 80% recycled paper packaging, and is fully recyclable. The design incorporates a 20 cm side wall for stability and a shadow line for a floating effect, available in six powder-coated colors (nine across the PLI family). However, installation requires precise level alignment due to fixed mounting holes, a tradeoff for its minimalist construction. It carries a 5-year warranty and is classified as commercial grade.
Verified claims
- Construction
- Single-sheet folded steel shelf needs no welds or brackets, supports 15 kg.
- Craftsmanship
- Made by a family metalworking workshop near Chamonix, third generation since 1947.
- Installation
- Fixed mounting holes require precise level alignment during installation.
- Provenance
- Entirely produced in Europe by a family workshop operating since 1947.
- Sustainability
- Tiptoe is a certified B Corporation with a 90.6 impact score.
- Color range
- Nine powder-coated colors across the PLI family; this listing carries six.
- Finish
- Chipping, fading, scratch-resistant finish; cleans with a damp cloth.
- Recyclability
- Design-for-disassembly steel shelf is fully recyclable at end of life.
- B Corp certification
- B Corp certified with a 2024 score of 90.6, well above the 80-point threshold.
- Recycled materials
- Uses 80% recycled paper packaging and steel that can be recycled at end of life.
- Manufacturing
- Steel is folded at a third-generation family workshop near Chamonix.
- Weight capacity
- Rated to hold up to 15 kg (33 lbs) when mounted on a solid wall.
- Mounting
- Mounts via two fixed holes, not level-adjustable; includes wall plugs for plasterboard, brick, concrete.
- Tray stability
- 20 cm side walls prevent taller items from tipping.
- Price comparison
- €79.90 (159 CAD), about half the £175 Muuto 96 cm shelf.
- Design versatility
- Nine powder-coated finishes, 20 cm side walls, and sizes from 20 to 60 cm — outpacing Muuto's three colors and single size.
- Modular system
- PLI shelf family spans 20–60 cm lengths, Slim and hook variants, mounts without connectors.
- Warranty
- 5-year functional warranty covers mechanical parts, welds, and bending.
- Commercial grade
- Classified as commercial grade, suitable for public settings like cafés or offices.
- Design system
- Designed by Tiptoe's Paris studio; modular 20–60 cm system in six colors with monolithic steel.
- Floating effect
- Folded steel construction produces a shadow line that makes the shelf appear to float.
Product record
- Title
- Pli Folded Steel Wall-Mounted Shelf Unit 45 Cm Long
- Brand
- TIPTOE
- Price
- 159 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Wall-mounted folded-steel shelf composed of a flat horizontal shelf panel, a rectangular back panel, and two vertical end plates; matte dark finish with two visible round fastener heads on the back panel.
- Shelf panelSingle flat horizontal steel shelf with a thin front edge visible; shelf appears as one bent sheet projecting straight out from the back panel.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.52 · w 0.64 · h 0.08 (high) - Back panelFlat rectangular back plate that sits directly behind the shelf and spans between the two vertical end plates.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.36 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - End platesTwo narrow vertical side plates at each end of the assembly; each is a single folded steel piece extending above and below the shelf plane.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.42 · w 0.12 · h 0.38 (high); x 0.82 · y 0.39 · w 0.12 · h 0.38 (high) - Fastener headsTwo small round fastener heads visible on the back panel, one nearer each end plate.
2 regions
x 0.25 · y 0.45 · w 0.03 · h 0.03 (medium); x 0.69 · y 0.45 · w 0.03 · h 0.03 (medium) - Edge and finishAll visible surfaces have a uniform low-sheen matte finish with sharp folded edges where panels meet.
Other
Studio product shot on a plain light background with soft shadow beneath the shelf; image is front-facing and centered.
- BackgroundSmooth light neutral background with no visible texture or props.
- ShadowSoft diffuse shadow directly beneath the shelf and back panel, indicating top-front lighting.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.58 · w 0.56 · h 0.18 (medium) - Shot compositionProduct centered horizontally in frame and photographed from a straight frontal angle with slight downward viewpoint that reveals the shelf top edge.
Colors
matte black· steel panels#1D1D1E- Shelf panelSingle flat horizontal steel shelf with a thin front edge visible; shelf appears as one bent sheet projecting straight out from the back panel.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a folded steel wall shelf corner showing a flat horizontal shelf plane, a vertical back plate with a countersunk screw, and an upright side return panel; brand name embossed on the shelf surface.
- Shelf planeFlat horizontal steel shelf panel with a smooth matte finish and a right-angle fold where it meets the back plate.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.48 · w 0.96 · h 0.50 (high) - Back plateVertical back plate folded from the same steel sheet, rising from the rear edge of the shelf and showing a uniform matte finish.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.06 · w 0.48 · h 0.48 (high) - Side return panelUpright side panel at the left edge formed by a 90-degree fold, with squared corners and the same matte finish as the shelf.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.06 · w 0.35 · h 0.76 (high) - Mounting screwSingle visible countersunk screw set into the back plate, centered vertically on the visible portion of the back plate.
1 region
x 0.65 · y 0.26 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Embossed brand text“Embossed uppercase text reading TIPTOE on the shelf surface near the rear fold.”
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.56 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (medium) - Edge finishEdges of the panels are slightly rounded and uniform in color, consistent with folded sheet metal.
Other
Studio-style close-up on a white background with soft directional lighting from upper left, subtle shadowing and no additional props.
- Shot compositionClose-up angled view from above and slightly left, focusing on the corner where shelf, back plate, and side return meet.
- BackgroundEven white background with no visible texture or props.
- Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting creating mild highlights along panel edges and faint shadows under the shelf plane.
Colors
matte black· shelf and plates#0E0E0E- Shelf planeFlat horizontal steel shelf panel with a smooth matte finish and a right-angle fold where it meets the back plate.
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Customer Reviews
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Pratique, fonctionnelle et facile à installer! 👌✨