ShapeShift Solid Wood Modular Shelving - The Essential

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ShapeShift Solid Wood Modular Shelving

$590

Storage Built on Structure

The last storage you will every by. ShapeShift is a flexible shelving system that works as a media console, credenza, or anything else you can imagine and evolves as your space changes.

Each unit is the exact same size, made exclusively of solid wood, thoughtfully finished, and substantial enough to feel permanent, even when reconfigured.

Materials

Made entirely from solid boxwood, ShapeShift is defined by its weight, tight grain, and long-term durability. A warm walnut stain enhances the natural character of the wood while preserving its inherent variation.

Design

Inspired by Japanese tansu storage, this ShapeShift system is intentionally simple and built as a repeatable system, each unit is designed to work alone or stack cleanly into a larger composition.

• Modular blocks designed to stack cleanly
• Consistent proportions for visual order
• Solid wood construction throughout
• Clean lines with concealed hardware
• Stable enough to stand alone or build upward

Size Guide

Each module is identical in size, designed to stack, align, and reconfigure cleanly. Use a single unit on its own or build outward and upward over time without mismatched proportions.

28.35" W × 15" D × 14.17" H
(72 × 38 × 36 cm)

Arrives in 9-12 weeks
Cheaper Shipping With More Modules

ShapeShift Solid Wood Modular Shelving

Configuration: Record Stand

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Modular By Design

Every module is the exact same size. Each unit functions on its own or stacks securely with every other unit, allowing you to build a longer console, a low wall of storage, or a vertical shelving column over time.

Solid Wood Construction

Made entirely from solid wood—no veneers or hollow panels—giving the piece real weight, stability, and a premium feel that holds up to daily use.

Inspired by Japanese Tansu

Inspired by traditional Japanese tansu, the design prioritizes simplicity and structure. Quiet proportions and clean geometry allow the form to recede, leaving space for what you choose to store or display.

Scales Easily Across Spaces

Use a single unit as a media base or entry storage, or expand into a full shelving system as your needs grow—without changing the visual language.

Masterful Design All Over

The magazine rack better displays for coffee table books.
The media display module doubles as an art display.
The record modules are perfectly sized for 12" LPs.

Size Guide

Common Configurations

All individual modules are 28" x 15" x 14"

Individual Modules

All modules
28"L x 15"D x14"H

Record Stand

2 Modules, Stacked
28"L x 15"D x 28"H

TV Stand & Entry Bench

3 Modules, Flush
84"L x 15"D x 14"H

Bookshelf & Chest

3 Modules, Stacked
28"L x 15"D x 42"H

Dresser & Sideboard

6 Modules, In grid
84"L x 15"D x 28"H

Skip the brand tax

This ShapeShift Solid Wood Modular Shelving was inspired by modular mid-century storage systems like the Eames Storage Unit. A branded version costs $4,095 for an 8-module system. Our version, made by world-class factories with comparable specifications costs $2,360 for the same number of modules.

The Essential

100lbs of Solid Wood
Modular configuration
9 modules

The Others

Molded plywood
Modular configurations
6 modules

Styled In The Wild

Questions About The ShapeShift Solid Wood Modular Shelving

How long until I receive my order?

The ShapeShift Solid Wood Modular Shelving arrives approximately 9-12 weeks from the day of order.

Our products take longer to arrive than most others on the internet. But there's a good reason why. Most of our pieces are made to order and ship directly from the source. We don’t keep warehouses or carry excess inventory. This is how we cut costs and pass thousands in savings back to you. But it also means you have to wait a bit longer.

What is your return policy

The ShapeShift Solid Wood Modular Shelving can be returned after receiving the order only if the product is damaged or unusable.

Our products are made to order. So we cannot offer returns for changes in preference. But we always do what we can to make it right.

To be returned, products need to be completely unused and still in their original packaging.

How can I track my order?

The ShapeShift Solid Wood Modular Shelving ships within 35-45 days of order placement.

Once your order has been shipped, you will receive an email with tracking details, allowing you to monitor its progress. Simply use the provided tracking information on our delivery partner’s website to stay updated on your shipment.

I have another question

Visit our main FAQs here or contact us at care@theessential.com

Judge us by our looks

Our packaging is safe, simple, and proudly no frills. We don't think it makes sense to pay for things you throw away immediately.

That's why the ShapeShift Solid Wood Modular Shelving ships in the same protective packaging the manufacturer uses, covered in functional stickers and foreign stamps showing the journey it's been on.

We don't hide it and wear it as a badge of honor for the places our products have been and the people who made them.