Gus*
Wood And Metal Double Shelf With Desktop
This modular double shelf from Gus (available at Simons Maison) is a wall-mounted shelving unit with a fold-down desktop, designed for storage and workspace applications. It features a solid wood and plywood structure with metal hardware, height-adjustable shelves, and a large shelf that can serve as a desk. Each shelf supports up to 50 lb (unit capacity 250 lb); dimensions are 84" H x 64.5" W x 11.5" D, with small shelves 11" deep and the large desktop shelf 20" deep; assembly is required.
- Material
- Solid wood and plywood structure with metal hardware
- Category
- Furniture > Shelving > Bookcases & Standing Shelves
Color
Size
Specifications
A modern double shelf with adjustable shelves and a large workspace desktop, made from solid wood, plywood, and metal hardware.
Height-adjustable shelves; large shelf can be used as a desktop; each shelf holds up to 50 lb; total unit holds up to 250 lb.
- Material
- Solid wood and plywood structure with metal hardware
- Secondary
- metal
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 64.5x11.5x84 in
- Category
- Furniture > Shelving > Bookcases & Standing Shelves
Additional Attributes
- solid wood and plywood structure
- metal hardware
- height-adjustable shelves
- wood finish with veneer
- workspace desktop
- each shelf holds up to 50 lb
- total unit holds up to 250 lb
Product Insights
This Gus* shelving unit combines a 64.5-inch-wide, 20-inch-deep FSC-Certified Ash desktop with adjustable shelf depths of 11 and 20 inches, creating distinct bookcase and desk zones. The desktop adjusts in 2.5-inch increments from a 29-inch seated height to a 34-inch standing height, and the solid wood edge prevents delamination. Each shelf supports 50 lb (250 lb total), with heavier items recommended on lower shelves. The main tradeoff is that when used as a desk at seated height, the desktop projects 8.5 inches past the frame, requiring floor space; this clearance is eliminated by raising the desktop above seated height.
Verified claims
- Depth zones
- 11-inch and 20-inch depths create distinct bookcase and desk zones.
- Height adjustability
- Large shelf adjusts in 2.5-inch increments from seated to standing desk heights.
- Material
- FSC-Certified Ash desktop with solid wood edge; structure uses solid wood, plywood, wood veneer, metal.
- Desk height
- Desktop shelf adjusts in 2.5-inch steps to 29-inch seated and 34-inch standing heights.
- Desktop workspace
- 64.5 wide, 20 deep desktop fits monitor, lamp, inbox; needs 20 floor space when seated.
- Forward clearance
- Desktop projects 8.5 past frame; needs floor space at desk height.
- Repurposing to avoid clearance
- Raising desktop above seated height eliminates floor clearance need.
- Desk workspace
- 64.5-inch wide, 20-inch deep desktop shelf replaces a full desk with monitor, keyboard, and storage space.
- Height adjustment
- Shelves adjust in 2.5-inch increments for ergonomic desk heights and load balancing.
- Weight capacity
- Each shelf supports 50 lb and the unit totals 250 lb.
- Edge durability
- The solid wood edge prevents edge crush and delamination under use.
- Weight distribution
- Place heavy items on lower shelves set wider apart to stay within 50 lb per shelf.
- Spacing adjustment
- Shelves adjust in 2.5-inch increments for precise spacing and weight density.
- Depth use
- 20-inch deep shelf supports heavy, deep items; 11-inch shallow shelves hold lighter decor.
- Load capacity
- Each shelf holds 50 lb, enabled by rigid ash uprights
Product record
- Title
- Wood And Metal Double Shelf With Desktop
- Brand
- Gus*
- Price
- 1745 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Assembly experience and long-term stability
- The 20-inch-deep desktop shelf is edged in solid wood, which prevents the edge crushing and delamination that thin veneered particle-board desks endure under the weight of forearms and heavy gear, making it a viable daily workspace that will stay crisp at the front edge.
Adjustable shelves and desktop flexibility
- The 11-inch small shelves and 20-inch large shelf create two distinct depth zones; moving the large shelf to mid-height dedicates it as a platform for deeper objects like a turntable or printer, while the surrounding small shelves keep shallow display space, giving one unit the role of both a deep storage console and a shallow bookcase.
- At 64.5 inches wide, the unit spans the width of a large executive desk, offering room for a central monitor, a task lamp, and a stacked inbox on the desktop shelf alone, so it can completely substitute for a dedicated desk while still supplying shelving above and below for books and decor.
- The large shelf extends 8.5 inches past the 11.5-inch frame, delivering a 20-inch work surface deep enough for a monitor and full-size keyboard, but when positioned at seated height it demands clear floor space in front—turning the unit into a space-consuming desk rather than a flush wall shelf.
- The 2.5-inch adjustment step puts common working heights within reach—seated desk heights like 29 inches and standing counter heights like 34 inches are achievable, allowing the user to dial in personal ergonomics and even repurpose the desktop shelf as a high display ledge when not needed for work.
- With 50 pounds per shelf and a 250-pound total rating, the adjustable system encourages placing heavy items like a laser printer or large-format books on lower shelves set wider apart for tall volumes, while lighter decor goes higher with tighter spacing—the 2.5-inch increment lets users fine-tune the balance between weight and storage density across every vertical foot.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Wall-mounted modular shelving unit consisting of two vertical metal rails with perforated adjustment holes, triangular metal shelf brackets, and several dark flat shelves including a fold-down desktop shelf at seated height; finished in a near-black matte.
- Vertical railsTwo tall L-shaped vertical metal rails mounted to the wall, each with a regularly spaced column of adjustment holes along the inner face and squared top ends that extend above the top shelf level.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.18 · h 0.96 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.06 · w 0.14 · h 0.88 (high) - Shelf bracketsTriangular metal support plates attach to the rails and form a right-angle support for each shelf; brackets are visible at each shelf intersection and match the rails in color and finish.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.08 · w 0.46 · h 0.78 (high) - Shelves and desktopFlat rectangular shelves with thin profile; the middle right shelf is positioned at desk height and functions as a desktop surface with an exposed edge and small upturned lip on the front edge.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.14 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.56 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high) - Material finishAll visible metal parts have a uniform dark matte finish with minimal specular highlights consistent across rails and brackets; shelf surfaces appear dark and slightly textured.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.10 · w 0.64 · h 0.80 (high) - Lower record shelf detailRight-side lower shelf holds a stack of slim colorful record sleeves stored upright in the shelf cavity formed between rail and bracket.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.66 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Lifestyle styling and setting visible: a black chair placed in front of the desktop, decorative props on shelves (plant, camera, radio, turntable, headphones, vinyl sleeves), plain white painted wall background, and a polished concrete floor; soft studio lighting from left produces gentle shadows.
- Chair propA slim black chair with thin metal legs and a curved seat and backrest is positioned in front of the desktop shelf; chair overlaps the lower central shelf area.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.70 · w 0.40 · h 0.28 (high) - Shelf styling propsVarious decorative items placed on shelves include a potted trailing plant, a small camera, a small bowl with a plant, a pair of headphones, a compact radio, a turntable on the left lower shelf, and several vinyl record sleeves on the right lower shelf.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.04 · w 0.62 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.34 · y 0.30 · w 0.40 · h 0.28 (high) - Background and floorSmooth white painted wall behind the unit and a light gray polished concrete floor with visible subtle texture and circular trowel marks.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from the left side creates gentle shadows to the right of rails and objects; reflections or glare are minimal.
Colors
matte black· metal frame and brackets#13110Edark charcoal· shelf surfaces and desktop#242224- Vertical railsTwo tall L-shaped vertical metal rails mounted to the wall, each with a regularly spaced column of adjustment holes along the inner face and squared top ends that extend above the top shelf level.
- 02
Product
Wall-mounted double-column shelving unit with multiple horizontal wood shelves and a fold-down desktop shelf, supported by vertical rails and triangular metal shelf brackets, finished in a very dark stained wood or dark charcoal tone.
- Vertical railsThree vertical slim rails extend from near the top to near the bottom of the image; rails have a narrow rectangular cross-section with visible wood grain texture or finish and rounded top ends that hook slightly over an implied mounting point.
3 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.02 · w 0.14 · h 0.96 (high); x 0.42 · y 0.02 · w 0.12 · h 0.96 (high); x 0.84 · y 0.02 · w 0.12 · h 0.96 (high) - Horizontal shelvesMultiple flat rectangular shelves span between the vertical rails; shelves appear to be solid planks with visible horizontal wood grain and straight front edges, mounted at different heights across both columns.
4 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.80 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.36 · w 0.80 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.54 · w 0.40 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.72 · w 0.40 · h 0.08 (high) - Desktop shelfA wider shelf in the left column folds out as a desktop or work surface; its front edge is visible and it is supported by a triangular bracket beneath it.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.50 · w 0.44 · h 0.14 (high) - Triangular supportsTriangular wedge-shaped metal brackets sit under each shelf connection to the rails, visible at each shelf junction and painted the same dark color as the rails and shelves.
3 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.06 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.22 · w 0.06 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.58 · w 0.06 · h 0.12 (high) - Leg caps or feetSmall round adjustable feet or caps are visible at the bottom of the two outer rails, appearing as small light-reflective discs.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.96 · w 0.04 · h 0.03 (medium); x 0.86 · y 0.96 · w 0.04 · h 0.03 (medium) - Finish and textureAll visible structural elements share a dark finish with wood grain patterning on horizontal shelves and a slightly matte appearance; edges are sharp and straight.
Other
Studio-style product shot on a plain white background with soft directional lighting from the left producing subtle cast shadows to the right; slight right-facing perspective shows depth between front and rear shelves.
- Background and lightingPlain white seamless background with soft, even lighting and faint shadows cast to the right of the unit.
- PerspectiveThree-quarter right perspective view so the right column appears slightly closer and shelves recede to the left, showing depth between columns.
- Image croppingEntire shelving unit is visible with small uniform margins; no additional props, packaging, or people are present.
Colors
very dark charcoal· vertical rails#1B141Cvery dark brown wood· shelves and desktop surface#2C232Cdark charcoal bracket· triangular shelf brackets#231B24- Vertical railsThree vertical slim rails extend from near the top to near the bottom of the image; rails have a narrow rectangular cross-section with visible wood grain texture or finish and rounded top ends that hook slightly over an implied mounting point.
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Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Wonderful Product, Challenging to Assemble
Would actually give this 4. 5 stars. It is gorgeous, and I recommend this product. The wall anchors that come with this are not that great. This is a two person assembly job, and requires a great deal of patience.
Q&A
2 answered- What species of solid wood is used for the structure?
- The solid wood structure uses FSC®-Certified Ash for the uprights and desk shelf edges [1].
- Is the large desktop shelf adjustable in height like the other shelves?
- Yes, the large desktop shelf is height-adjustable in 2.5" increments, just like the other shelves [3].