Varnholt Hvalvioyri Iron Etagere Bookcase

A wide 72 inch iron etagere bookcase with four fir wood shelves, an antique black X-braced frame, and open storage for books, plants, and decor.

• Wide open iron frame

  At 72 inches wide and 77 inches tall, this etagere reads as a long run of open shelves rather than a narrow tower. Antique black iron posts and X-braces frame four fir wood shelves, with no back panel so light and wall color show through.

• Assembly takes two

  The piece ships flat and needs assembly at home. Plan on two people for the build so the wide iron frame stays square while the shelves go on. All tools for assembly are listed as included; set aside a clear floor before you start.

• Anchor the tall frame

  Even at 72 inches wide, a freestanding 77 inch tall open frame can tip if it is pulled from a top shelf or climbed on. Anchor it to a wall stud once assembled, especially with children in the home. Add your own tipover strap if one is not in the box.

• 60 pounds per shelf

  Each of the four shelves is rated to hold 60 pounds. Keep heavier books and objects on the lower shelves and lighter decor higher up, spreading the load evenly rather than stacking the limit on one bay.

• Books, plants, and decor

  The open shelves suit a mix of books, plants, baskets, and framed pieces rather than closed storage, since nothing here has a door or drawer. The 72 inch width gives room to group objects in bays instead of stacking them in a single column.

• Iron frame, fir shelves

  The frame is iron in an antique black finish, with X-braces crossing behind the shelves for stiffness. The four shelves are fir wood in a natural finish, with grain visible across each surface against the dark metal.

• Dust shelves and frame

  Dust the fir shelves regularly and wipe them with a soft, barely damp cloth, drying right away so moisture does not sit on the wood. Wipe the iron posts and X-braces with a dry cloth to keep dust out of the joints.

• What ships in the box

  The etagere ships flat with the iron frame parts, four fir shelves, hardware, and assembly instructions. Tools for assembly are listed as included. A tipover restraint kit is not confirmed in the box, so plan to add your own wall anchor once it is standing.

Good to know

• Tape a 72 by 13.25 inch footprint, 77 inches tall, before it arrives.
• Four open shelves, 60 pounds each; spread the load, don't stack it on one.
• At 57 pounds it is a two-person carry and a two-person assembly.