TIPTOE
Pli Folded Steel Wall-Mounted Shelf Unit 45 Cm Long
The Pli is a wall-mounted shelf unit from French brand Tiptoe, constructed from powder-coated steel with a commercial-grade finish. It is designed for wall-mounted display and storage, measuring 17.75 inches (45 cm) long, 6 inches (15 cm) deep, and 8 inches (20 cm) tall at the sides. The unit is made entirely in Europe and is available in multiple color options.
- 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
- 17.75 x 6 x 8 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
- Produced entirely in Europe, with steel folding carried out in Lithuania and steel components from Tiptoe's family metalworking workshop near Chamonix, founded in 1947.
- Color range
- Nine powder-coated colors across the PLI family; this listing carries six.
- Finish
- Powder-coated finish resists chipping, fading, and scratches and 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.
- 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 and 15 cm depth form a shallow tray that securely holds taller items like wine bottles or stacked books.
- 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 nine colors with monolithic steel.
- Floating effect
- Folded steel construction creates a subtle shadow line that visually separates the shelf from the wall.
- Colour finishes
- The PLI ships in nine powder-coated colors, from cream white to tangerine red.
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! 👌✨