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Sylvan Geometric Bookcase

Backless Geometric Bookcase and Room Divider, in Solid American Black Walnut

$1,599.00

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Wood Type — Solid American Walnut

$1,599.00

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Zero-VOC Finish
Refinishable
No Veneer

Open shelving usually means a flimsy backless box that sways when you load it and sags by spring. This is solid walnut with inch-thick shelves and black geometric dividers, backless so it splits a room and lets light through.

Product Details

One-inch solid walnut shelves rated 55 lb each — won't bow like composite
Black-finished solid-wood dividers (painted wood, not another material) in a geometric pattern
Backless design — passes light, stores from both sides, works as a room divider
12.6" shelf depth fits vinyl records and large hardcovers
Mortise-and-tenon and hidden biscuits — no visible screws
Two widths — 31.5" or 47.2"; low-VOC tung oil and wax finish

Shelves that carry the load

The shelves are one-inch-thick solid American black walnut rated to 55 lb each, so a row of records or hardbacks stays level instead of bowing the way composite shelving does within a year. The unit is joined with mortise-and-tenon and hidden biscuits — no visible screws — and reinforced for minimal deflection under weight.

Backless on purpose

There is no back panel, which is the point: light and air pass through, and the shelf depth of 12.6" fits standard vinyl records and large hardcovers from either side. Stand it against a wall as a bookcase, or place two units together mid-room as a room divider that stores from both faces and routes a cable through cleanly.

An honest word on the black

The geometric circle-and-scallop dividers are solid wood finished in black against the natural walnut — a painted wood contrast, not a different material. Choose 31.5" or 47.2" wide.

Finish and ordering

Penetrating tung oil and wax, low-VOC, easy spot repair. Ships in two components with heavy-duty metal connectors. Made to order in about 6–10 weeks with 90-day returns.

Material

Solid American black walnut (Juglans nigra),"FAS Grade (Firsts and Seconds), Kiln-Dried (6-8% MC)"

Finish

Penetrating Tung Oil & Wax,Satin sheen; Low-VOC; Easy spot repair/maintenance

Overall dimensions

31.5" W × 12.6" D × 47.2" H

Available sizes

31.5" / 47.2"

Weight

Approx. 65 lb

Package dimensions

36" L × 17" W × 51" H

Assembly

Partial Assembly Required,Ships in 2 main components with heavy-duty metal connectors

Shelf Configuration

Asymmetrical / Geometric,Zig-zag layout with varying cubby heights

Shelf Depth

12.6 inches (320mm),Fits standard vinyl records and large hardcovers

Shelf Thickness

1.0 inch (25mm) Solid Wood,Reinforced for minimal deflection

Weight Capacity

~55 lbs (25 kg) per shelf,Total unit capacity approx. 250 lbs

Back Panel

Open (Backless),Allows for pass-through light and cable management

Joinery

Mortise & Tenon / Hidden Biscuit,Clean aesthetic with no visible external screws

Care Instructions

Dust with soft cloth; Re-oil annually,Avoid direct sunlight and harsh chemicals

Dust with a soft, dry cloth weekly
Wipe spills within 30 seconds — water-resistant, not waterproof
Use coasters, trivets, and a runner for hot dishware
Avoid direct sun and HVAC vents; keep room humidity at 40–60%
Buff lightly with a dry cloth every few months to redistribute surface wax
Refresh with a hard-wax oil maintenance product (Rubio Monocoat or OSMO Polyx-Oil) every 1–3 years

For a full walkthrough, see our walnut furniture care guide.

Will the shelves sag under records or books?

No. Each shelf is one-inch-thick solid walnut rated to 55 lb, reinforced against deflection, so it holds vinyl and hardbacks level rather than bowing like composite shelving.

Can it be used as a room divider?

Yes. It is backless by design, so light passes through and it stores from both faces. Placing two units together makes a freestanding divider, and the open back routes a cable cleanly.

What are the black parts made of?

They are solid wood finished in black — a painted contrast against the natural walnut, not a different or cheaper material. We call that out rather than let the two tones imply a mix.

Does it come assembled?

It ships in two main components joined with heavy-duty metal connectors, so final assembly is quick and the finished unit is rigid.

Confidence, Crafted In Every Piece

Designed for lasting comfort and made with considered materials, each Walnutry piece is supported from selection to delivery with care that feels as refined as the furniture itself.

Sylvan Geometric Bookcase

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