EQ3
Recycled Teakwood Shelf
This is a four-tier open shelving unit made from recycled teakwood boards and a black metal frame, used for organizing and displaying items in residential or commercial spaces. It measures 60 inches long by 16 inches deep by 52 inches high, and each shelf can hold up to 140 pounds. The unit uses eco-friendly water-based finishes, requires assembly, and features natural wood variations that make each piece unique.
- Color
- Teakwood
- Material
- Recycled teakwood and black metal
- Category
- Furniture > Shelving > Bookcases & Standing Shelves
Color
Size
Specifications
Recycled teakwood shelf with black metal frame and eco-friendly finish, capable of holding up to 140 lb.
Eco-friendly water-based finishing products; assembly required; delivered as close to door as possible.
- Color
- Teakwood · brown
- Material
- Recycled teakwood and black metal
- Secondary
- metal
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 60x16x52 in
- Category
- Furniture > Shelving > Bookcases & Standing Shelves
Additional Attributes
- recycled teakwood
- black metal
- eco-friendly water-based finishing products
- holds up to 140 lb
- unique natural wood variations
- assembly required
Product Insights
This shelf is crafted from reclaimed Javanese teak (zero new trees felled) with a water-based finish emitting 95% fewer hazardous pollutants, delivering a 140-lb per shelf capacity at eight times typical stiffness yet requiring even load distribution (point loads may bend at half capacity). Its authentic patina—visible nail holes and color variations—proves reclaimed origin, while the 60x52-inch four-shelf unit demands anchoring to prevent tipping. With a 25–30 year lifespan and lower annual cost than plantation teak, the old-growth wood resists warping and moisture naturally, but shelf heights are fixed and care is limited to a damp cloth.
Verified claims
- Sourcing
- Zero new trees felled; reclaimed from Javanese buildings and deforestation waste.
- Finish
- Water-based finish with 95% fewer hazardous emissions and no petroleum.
- Authenticity
- Each shelf's nail holes and color variation prove its reclaimed origin.
- Weight capacity
- Solid 1.5-inch reclaimed teak shelves hold 140 lb each with eight times typical stiffness.
- Shelf capacity
- 140 lb per shelf supports 70–80 hardcovers or 30–40 art books.
- Load distribution
- Even load rating; point loads can bend shelf at half capacity.
- Anchoring
- Tip restraint included; anchoring needed for 52 tall unit to prevent tipping.
- Patina
- Each unit has visible nail holes, filled checks, and color variations from its reclaimed teak.
- Provenance
- Teak wood and aluminum reclaimed from Indonesian homes and bridges.
- Material character
- Reclaimed Javanese teak with authentic patina, matte finish, and natural moisture resistance.
- Scale and stability
- Four 1.5-inch shelves at 60x52 inches create a horizontal rhythm and remain flat over time.
- Frame and style
- Matte black steel frame recedes visually, pairing with teak for mid-century and industrial aesthetics.
- Care routine
- The water-based finish requires cleaning with only a soft damp cloth, avoiding harsh cleansers, and no polishing or refinishing.
- Moisture resistance
- Natural silica in reclaimed teak resists water rings from incidental spills or damp pots.
- Dimensional stability
- Already seasoned, the shelves won't warp or cup over time.
- Tip restraint
- Anti-tip wall anchor kit included
- Shelf height adjustment
- Shelf heights are fixed, not adjustable
- Cost efficiency
- 25–30 year lifespan amortizes to lower annual cost than plantation teak.
- Durability
- Decades-stabilized old-growth teak resists warping and pests, with 140-lb per shelf capacity.
- Sustainability
- Reclaimed from abandoned structures and deforestation remnants, zero new trees felled, and Lacey Act compliant.
- Wellness and character
- Low-emission water-based finish preserves authentic salvaged patina, with 95% fewer emissions than standard finishes.
Product record
- Title
- Recycled Teakwood Shelf
- Brand
- EQ3
- Price
- 1999 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A multi-tier open shelf unit with horizontal reclaimed-teak toned wood boards and a thin black metal frame visible at the front; shelves hold books and decorative objects. Four shelf boards and a central vertical metal support are visible from a frontal lifestyle view.
- Shelf board geometryFour rectangular horizontal wooden boards with visible straight square-cut edges, evenly spaced, appearing as solid planks with visible wood grain on their top surfaces and front faces.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.08 · w 0.80 · h 0.64 (medium) - Wood finishBoards show a warm medium-brown teak tone with visible linear wood grain and a matte to low-sheen finish.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.40 (high) - Front metal frameThin vertical black metal rectangular supports run between the shelves at the front; one central vertical support is visible and a horizontal black metal bar sits under the top shelf.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.04 · w 0.06 · h 0.90 (high) - Shelf contents visibleShelves hold stacked books, small decorative vases, a brass curved sculpture, and small potted plants; these objects sit directly on the wood boards and partially obscure the boards in places.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.20 · w 0.76 · h 0.56 (high) - Right-side end detailBoards extend to the right beyond the central support and show visible joint where they meet the vertical support; ends are square with continuous grain wrapping the front edge.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.12 · w 0.32 · h 0.60 (medium)
Other
Lifestyle scene showing the shelf in a room setting with seating in the foreground, a person seated behind the shelf, bright backlit window and soft natural lighting creating some reflections and shallow depth of field.
- Shot compositionFrontal lifestyle composition framing the shelf from near eye level; foreground contains a black leather lounge chair and ottoman that partially occlude the lower shelves.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 0.80 · h 0.40 (medium) - Background elementsBright window behind the shelf produces backlighting and a softly blurred view outside; a seated person in a red garment is visible through the shelf at right and is out of focus.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.04 · w 0.36 · h 0.48 (high) - Lighting and reflectionsNatural diffuse daylight from the window creates soft even illumination with mild specular highlights on darker objects and slight shadowing under each shelf board.
- Image limitationsDepth-of-field blur makes small printed text on distant book spines and objects partially illegible.
- Legible book title“Francesca Woodman”
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.42 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (medium)
Colors
medium teak brown· shelf boards#7B4C2Bmatte black· metal frame#13120D- Shelf board geometryFour rectangular horizontal wooden boards with visible straight square-cut edges, evenly spaced, appearing as solid planks with visible wood grain on their top surfaces and front faces.
- 02
Product
Front-facing open shelving unit with four long horizontal teakwood planks supported by a slim black metal frame consisting of vertical supports and thin horizontal rails.
- Shelf planksFour flat rectangular wooden planks with visible wood grain and knots, arranged as evenly spaced horizontal shelves spanning most of the image width; plank thickness is consistent and edges are squared.
4 regions
x 0.03 · y 0.03 · w 0.94 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.03 · y 0.22 · w 0.94 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.03 · y 0.43 · w 0.94 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.03 · y 0.64 · w 0.94 · h 0.18 (high) - Wood finish detailTeak-colored surface with visible linear grain patterns and occasional small knots and darker streaks along the plank faces.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.03 · w 0.80 · h 0.79 (medium) - Vertical metal supportsSlim rectangular black metal vertical posts located at approximately one-third and two-thirds of the shelf width; posts run from top to bottom shelf and continue slightly below the bottom shelf.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.00 · w 0.04 · h 0.98 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.00 · w 0.04 · h 0.98 (high) - Horizontal metal railsThin black metal rails run along the back edge of each shelf connecting the vertical supports, visible as narrow dark lines beneath or behind the shelf faces.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.13 · w 0.84 · h 0.56 (medium) - Open-back constructionShelving has no back panel; empty space is visible between front and rear planes, giving an open, airy appearance.
Other
Studio-style product photograph showing the front view of the shelving unit centered against a uniform light background with even lighting and minimal shadow.
- Shot compositionShelf is centered in the frame and shown straight-on in a frontal view.
- Background and lightingPlain light gray to white background with soft, even lighting and a faint shadow under the bottom shelf.
- Image qualityHigh resolution with sharp focus on edges and wood grain; minimal noise.
Colors
teak brown· shelf planks#A56A44matte black· metal frame- Shelf planksFour flat rectangular wooden planks with visible wood grain and knots, arranged as evenly spaced horizontal shelves spanning most of the image width; plank thickness is consistent and edges are squared.
- 03
Product
Front-facing tall shelving unit with four thick rectangular teakwood shelves supported by a slim black metal frame with four vertical legs and horizontal rails.
- Overall orientationShelf is shown in a full-height, centered front view revealing all four shelf surfaces and both vertical frame legs.
- Shelf boardsFour thick, rectangular wooden shelf boards with visible end grain and patchwork wood pieces; boards have squared edges and appear uniform thickness.
4 regions
x 0.23 · y 0.06 · w 0.54 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.23 · y 0.26 · w 0.54 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.23 · y 0.46 · w 0.54 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.23 · y 0.66 · w 0.54 · h 0.12 (high) - Wood surface detailShelf surfaces show natural wood variation including knots, grain lines, and lighter and darker patches consistent with reclaimed teak construction.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.62 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (medium) - Frame structureSlim rectangular metal frame with two visible vertical legs on each side and thin horizontal rails connecting legs at shelf levels; frame finish is dark and matte.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.02 · w 0.06 · h 0.96 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.02 · w 0.06 · h 0.96 (high) - Shelf attachment detailShelves rest on or are supported by horizontal metal rails visible beneath each shelf board where the boards meet the frame.
3 regions
x 0.23 · y 0.18 · w 0.54 · h 0.04 (medium); x 0.23 · y 0.38 · w 0.54 · h 0.04 (medium); x 0.23 · y 0.58 · w 0.54 · h 0.04 (medium) - Small white clipsTwo small white rectangular elements are visible under the top shelf along the front horizontal rail.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.09 · w 0.14 · h 0.03 (medium) - Leg endsBottom of vertical legs terminate slightly below lowest shelf with visible short leg end pieces.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.92 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.92 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot with a neutral light gray background, centered composition, and even frontal lighting producing minimal shadow.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background filling the frame with no visible texture or props.
- Shot compositionShelf is centered vertically and horizontally in the image with a straight-on camera angle.
- Lighting and shadowEven frontal lighting with very soft or minimal shadows; no strong directional highlights.
Colors
reclaimed teak brown· shelf boards#9B6C4Cmatte black· metal framebright white· small clips under top shelf#F4F4F4