
“This is AWESOME! Jay is wonderful to work with and the design process was simple.”
Design yours in 3D in two minutes. Pick the size, finish and shelves, see the price live, and we build it by hand to your exact measurements.
100% Solid Unlacquered Brass
French bistro shelving handcrafted to your exact size, for kitchens, coffee bars and wine walls.
Horizontal bars run along the front of each shelf. They add strength, and on some configurations they are required to keep the unit rigid.
Ships in 10–14 business days. We confirm your drawing before we cut any brass.
Working to a move-in or opening date? Tell us in your quote request and we'll confirm a ship date before you order.
Send your plans, get a quote in 1 business day.
Still unsure? Request a quote and we'll answer within one business day.
Measure the full width of the space where the shelf will go, then the height (ceiling to counter, or the span you want the shelf to cover). Measure in two or three places and use the smallest number. Enter the width of each bay in the builder: the overall width is the bay width times the number of bays.
Ceiling + wall is the classic bistro look and the most rigid. Ceiling + counter suits open spaces with no wall behind, like a kitchen peninsula. Wall only floats the shelf on the wall, and Counter + wall stands on the counter and fixes to the wall behind it. If you are unsure, request a quote and tell us about your space.
Cross bars are horizontal brass bars that run along the front of a shelf. They make the frame stronger and keep items from sliding off. They are optional on most setups, but required for Ceiling + counter mounting and for shelves taller than 72″, because the frame has no wall to brace against or spans a long height.
The price is for the solid brass frame. With the glass or wood option, we include a cut list with the exact shelf sizes so a local glass or wood shop can cut them for you. Want us to supply them? Mention it in a quote request.
Unlacquered brass is raw brass that darkens to a warm patina over time; you can polish it back to bright if you like. Polished and brushed brass keep their look, and antique brass comes already aged. Polished nickel gives a silver tone over the same solid brass frame.
Each shelf is made to order. We send you a drawing to confirm your sizes before we cut any brass, and your shelf ships 10–14 business days after you approve it.
The shelf comes with the brass mounting flanges shown in your design. We recommend fixing them into studs or ceiling joists, or using anchors that suit your wall and ceiling. Most customers have a handyman or contractor install it.
Yes, until you approve your drawing. Reply to our drawing email with the changes and we will update it before production starts.
For sizes outside the builder, custom shelf spacing, or orders over $8,000, use the quote request. We reply with a drawing and invoice within one business day.
Bistro shelves we've made for kitchens, coffee bars and wine walls.
How it works
Choose mounting, size, shelves and finish. See the price update live, then add it to your cart.
We send a dimensioned drawing to confirm every measurement. Nothing is cut until you approve it.
Your shelf is cut, joined and finished by hand, then shipped with tracking, ready to install.
Client reviews

“This is AWESOME! Jay is wonderful to work with and the design process was simple.”

“High quality materials and beautiful aesthetically. Item description matched what I received and definitely met our expectations. Finished our bar nook nicely.”

“Love the shelves. Exactly what I imagined when I ordered them”

“Wow! Just wow, I can’t rave enough about how I enjoyed my purchase experience, from concept design, to customer service this company is top tier. And when I recover my product I was even more astonished of the amazing quality. I am completely obsessed with my shelves and they look better than I could have ever envisioned, I would recommend this product and I can’t wait to order it again for my kitchen!”

“Exactly what I was looking for. These French bistro shelves came out perfectly for our space. Couldn’t be happier with my purchase and the seller was extremely helpful and communicative.”

“This is the second shelving unit I’ve ordered and I’m obsessed. It was the most perfect unit for my powder room.”

“Beautiful custom shelves. The quality is insanely good, they are beautiful and came exactly to the specifications. Be warned, they are HEAVY and its not a joke when they say they need reinforcement in the wall and ceiling.
I loved working with this team and they really helped me get exactly what I wanted out of my shelves and were incredibly responsive.”

“The entire experience from the first inquiry to delivery was superb.”

“We absolutely love our shelves!”

“Great designing from the seller for this wonderful, high-end looking, sturdy product. You will be happy because it as good as it looks. However, leave the installation to a professional-- It is trickier than it looks, if not going into drywall.”

“Amazing!! So easy to work with! Easily brought my vision to life and provided a full proposal with measurements. Shipped quickly and looks great. Love it!”

“These shelves are gorgeous! Better than I could have thought. Such great quality”

“So obsessed, I doubled my order.”

“Shelves are great for my bar!”

“I had ordered a brass bistro shelf from Jay and Caroline in the fall and it’s gorgeous! I asked if they could make matching pot rack for over my stove. It’s just a beautiful and I got it in 2 weeks, 4 weeks ahead of scheduke”

“This was a custom shelf for above my makeup vanity! I can’t say enough about how amazing this turned out! The communication and instructions from start to finish were absolutely incredible! I’m beyond in love with my shelf! Thank you so much for helping with my dream glam room!!”

“The customer service was above and beyond!! From prior to purchasing all the way to after receipt of shelves all questions were answered promptly and thoroughly. We are thrilled with quality. Shipping was faster than expected which was a bonus.”

“Worked great for our project!”

“These shelves turned out exactly like I wanted! The sellers were quick to reply to all my questions and everything was completed in the time they quoted.”

“Amazing shelf system that is well crafted and stunning. Customer service was great.”

“They were so wonderful and easy to work with! Answered all of my questions and help design the perfect shelving unit for our bar space!”

“I highly recommend this company, very high quality.Beautiful !”

“Stellar customer service, which was so helpful to decide exactly what we needed for our space. We love the finished product!”

“This store was wonderful to work with. Communicative, responsive, and pays attention to details. Highly recommend!”

“Working with this shop was wonderful. As an interior designer they delivered a high quality product. I will order again for clients!”

“They were cool to deal with and precise. The communication and install guides were clear and professional. Nice product.”

“Great seller to work with and the shelving unit turned out fantastic!”

“These brass and glass shelves are absolutely stunning! They bring perfect charm to our new bar, adding both elegance and functionality. The craftsmanship is top-notch, and they feel incredibly sturdy. On top of that, the communication with Jay and Caroline and their team throughout the process was excellent, and the customer service was truly fantastic. Highly recommend for anyone looking to elevate their space!”

“Beautiful piece. Art on my wall.”

“We had a little trouble with getting the shelves level during installation. The posts need to be even down to a fraction of a fraction of an inch. But in the end it was totally worth it.”

“They were so helpful in answering my questions and helping me match the shelf hardware color to my existing hardware. The shelf is beautiful and well made and really elevated my dry bar. Shipped with no issues!”

“These stunning glass shelving units made our basement remodel complete.”

“Great experience. Arrived quickly and exactly to specifications discussed. Will order again.”

“They custom made a unit to my specifications. It’s sturdy, beautiful, and exactly what I’d wanted. It definitely feels like we’ve increased the value of our house!”

“Super happy with our order! The bar is beautiful and exactly what I wanted. I struggled to find someone to make this and this seller made it easy and exactly what I wanted. Contractor reinforced the ceiling and installed for us.”

“I was sent the wrong finish. But once I realized it, they corrected it right away and sent me the correct order two days later. Great customer service. And my shelves are beautiful.”

“Beautiful shelving, high quality and amazing craftsmanship. They were so patient working with me as we went back and forth a few different times on sizes. My client is SUPER happy and loves the new shelving. Thank you so much for your effort and patience!”

“Our custom built shelving unit with glass shelves was built to our exact specifications. Installation instructions could’ve been better, but we figured it out.”

“High quality item that was built exactly to our specifications. Assembly instructions could’ve been clearer, but we figured it out.”

“I love my new bistro shelves. Would recommend!”

“Extremely beautiful and high quality. It's worth it, completely.”

“They were great in helping me decide on finishes to compliment my project. So helpful and friendly! I would definitely recommend these artists!”

“Jay was great. Any question I had were answered. Great product.”
“Great shop to work with from beginning to end. Great product! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for quality shelving units.”
“No issues. Love the quality.”
“They were extremely helpful and the product is very good quality. Used them a few times and clients are extremely happy.”
“The shelves are fantastic. Materials and craftsmanship are great and the seller was very responsive to all my questions since I had a small space and needed it custom made. I would recommend this site highly.”
“Very easy to work with. They walked me through my order multiple times to make sure what we were ordering was what we had imagined. It came quick and the end product is beautiful.”
“The shelves are just as described and pictured! Beautiful finish and the customer service is excellent. I do wish the materials for the brackets were a little more substantial for the cost but overall I am very pleased!”
“Looks exactly as described, happy with the purchase!”
“Great customer service, shelving arrived on time, and I cant wait to put the shelves up!”
“Great assistance with customizing design with measurement constraints. Very helpful.”
“Customer service is great easy directions for install”
“Awesome product and great response from the shop with questions.”
“great product -- love these shelves”
“Great product; thanks so much”
“Thank you so so much!”
“Great communication and installing tomorrow! It will be the focal point of my kitchen.”
“Great company to work with!! And beautiful product!”
“Very helpful and fast to respond”
“Great customer service, addressed my small issue right away and fixed it. My customer is happy with the final product!”
“great customer service, fast delivery, and easy to install.”
“We haven’t put the shelves together yet but the pieces are beautiful and well made.”
“Super helpful customer service while we figured out style and dimensions !!”
“Amazing product, arrived quickly, and high quality!”
“Well crafted and beautiful. Ive received so many compliments on how beautiful it looks.”
“It’s awesome. Highly recommend it”
“Beautiful addition to our bar. The seller helped me choose the right finish and size and was very patient with all my questions. Highly recommend!”
“Love the shelves and their responsiveness”
“They took the time to discuss my design over the phone to make sure all of the dimensions, materials, etc were correct. So amazing to work with!”
“Seller is great! Very knowledgeable. Very responsive and worked with me in great detail! Couldn't be happier! Thank you!”
“Great service and product, highly recommend.”
“Such a pleasure to deal with!”
“Very nice to work with.”
“They were amazing. Took time to find the exact solution for my bar. Product is even better than described. Would recommend every time.”
“This French Bistro bar is absolutely gorgeous. I had it installed in my dining room and it complements the room so well. The customer service was phenomenal!! I highly recommend this company”
“Absolutely beautiful custom shelving unit.”
“High Quality Product and Great Customer Service”
“Excellent customer service, they helped me plan out my design and made sure it was executed correctly as I had wanted.”
“Easy to work with and beautiful product”
“Our cafe shelving is absolutely perfect! It arrived well wrapped and in great condition. Customer service was very responsive when we made a request for an extension to make the unit a bit taller. The pieces arrived the very next day.
This is a high-quality item, and well worth the price for the transformation it made to our kitchen.”
“Great people to work with! Great product!”
Portfolio
Kitchens, coffee bars, wine walls and restaurants. Every shelf made to measure in solid brass.
Why solid brass
Most bistro shelving is brass-coloured plating over steel or aluminium, sold in a few fixed sizes. Ours is solid brass through and through, made to the inch for your wall.
| OLDENSOUK | Typical plated | |
|---|---|---|
| Solid brass, through and throughNot plated steel or aluminium | ||
| Made to your exact sizeAny width and height, to the inch | ||
| Drawing approved before we buildEvery measurement confirmed | ||
| Finish can be repolishedScratches polish out; plating can't | ||
| Handmade joints and fittingsSolid brass collars and flanges | ||
| Brass look on day one |
FAQ
Measure the width of the space and the height you want the shelf to cover (ceiling to counter, for example). Measure in two or three places and use the smallest number. In the builder, enter the width of each bay: the total width is bay width × number of bays.
Ceiling + wall is the classic bistro look and the most rigid. Ceiling + counter suits open spaces like a kitchen peninsula. Wall only floats on the wall, and Counter + wall stands on the counter and fixes to the wall behind.
The price is for the solid brass frame. We include a cut list with the exact shelf sizes so a local glass or wood shop can cut them. Want us to supply them? Mention it in a quote request.
Yes, until you approve your drawing. Reply to our drawing email with the changes and we update it before production starts.
We send your drawing within 1 business day. Your shelf is made and shipped 10–14 business days after you approve it, with tracking.
For sizes outside the builder, custom shelf spacing or orders over $8,000, use the quote request. We reply with a drawing and invoice within one business day.
Your shelf comes with the brass mounting flanges shown in your design. We recommend fixing into studs or ceiling joists, or using anchors suited to your wall. Most clients have a handyman or contractor install it.
Cross bars run along the front of a shelf to stiffen the frame and stop items sliding off. They are required for Ceiling + counter mounting and for shelves taller than 72″.
Unlacquered brass develops a warm patina over time; polish it back to bright whenever you like. Other finishes only need a soft dry cloth.
It is applied automatically at checkout on every bistro shelf ordered before December 31. No code needed. The price in the builder already shows your discounted total.
Yes. Payment is handled by Shopify's encrypted checkout, and we never see your card details. You can pay with major cards and the express options shown under the Add to cart button.
Of course. Use Request a quote under the Add to cart button and we'll send a drawing and invoice within one business day.
Yes. We provide shop drawings, fully custom sizes, finish matching and invoices in your company's name. Ask us about trade pricing for your firm.
It takes two minutes. You'll see your shelf in 3D and your price before you decide, and we confirm every measurement with a drawing before we build.