Reclaimed wood shelves are a stunning way to bring a bit of historical rustic beauty into your home. Wall mounted or floor standing – with reclaimed wood the possibilities are endless.
This awesome building material is strong and beautiful. The wood has stood the test of time before being salvaged and will serve you well keeping your belonging safe and secure.
Let’s take a look at 31 of the best reclaimed wood shelves ever!
Many of the shelves that you will see in this article will use metal piping to as wall brackets. It creates an urban and industrial feel to the room.
This close up of a reclaimed wood shelf shows the stunning patterns that are common place with this salvaged timber.
The addition of vintage white wooden brackets works wonders with this reclaimed wood shelf – it creates a stunning shabby chic style to the room.
If you have a large alcove – then it is probably perfect for some salvaged timber shelves. They look awesome in this example!
Despite being made from old wood these shelves have managed to look quite modern and fresh.
These salvaged timber shelves have gone a step further than just using old piping as brackets. They have actually added in a pressure valve of some kind!
Another great example of using salvaged wood shelves inside an alcove. I love the raw wooden brackets in this example too.
I love the way that the stain on this reclaimed wood shelf matches the grey / blue paint on the wall.
Why not make a multi purpose shelf and make it into a coat hanger too? I love the heart shaped wire hooks on this one.
The contents of these mason jars perfectly complement these wall shelves. The aluminum brackets are also a very nice touch.
Another great example of using shabby chic with a reclaimed wood shelf. I love what they have going on here with the jugs too!
This contemporary design looks like it could have been made from pallet wood. A great and cheap building material!
Another great example. The raw hanging brackets that attach these shelves to wall really complement the recycled timber.
This one is a great little example. The broken wood has been burned and has created a great little unique shelf!
How about creating a wine rack? The old wine bottles on this shelf really complement the aged appearance of the wood beautifully.
I love the multi complemented example here. Lots of little trinkets can become a centerpiece of your room with a shelf like this.
Again another example of using a whole bunch of trinkets to make a reclaimed wood shelf look stunning. For some reason they seem to look great when you put a whole load of stuff on them!
I love how the dark old wood contrasts against the white wall here. The OCD like alignment of the bowls and mason jars is also a great touch!
How about something a little different. These three blocks look like they are an offcut that has been used to great effect.
I love how the grey and aged appearance of the wood has been allowed to remain in these shelves. Its a stunning effect that cannot easily be replicated by new wood.
The pipes on these shelves have gone a little crazy! The wood has almost taken a backseat here!
Another stunning set of shelves that look great when they are full of stuff!
If you have ever worried about the load bearing capacity of reclaimed wood shelves – this image should ease your nerves a little. Those records on the shelf must have quite a bit of weight!
I love t he way that the dark wood and bright blue towels contrast in this example. A great effect!
These four little prongs move away from the floating shelf idea and become a great little addition to the salvaged wood.
This reclaimed wood shelf looks like it has got some of the original paint on from whatever it was used for before being remade into shelves. A great little way to add some character to the room.
How about using some wire to hang your shelves to the wall? There is no denying that new and modern wire does something magical when combined with the rustic worn wood of the shelves.
Some huge planks have been used in the making of this shelf!
The metal bolts that attach these shelves to wall have been made into a design feature on this shelf. Awesome idea!
The reclaimed timber of this shelf has been stained very dark to complement the black metal piping that has been used as a bracket. The white books that adorn this shelf make a great contrast!
And finally a stunning example of how a big thick and powerful plank of salvaged wood can be made to look delicate and elegant by using a couple of candles.
Have these shelves kindled a love for reclaimed wood? Well taker a look at the rest of the reclaimed wood furniture we recommend. (You gotta see these headboards!)
