Wall Ledge

A shallow birch plywood box that hangs on the wall beside the bed, with one drawer and a finger notch instead of a handle. It leaves the floor clear, which is the point in a narrow room or beside a bed pushed against the wall.

It is the lightest piece in the range at about 4 kg, but it is only as strong as the wall behind it. It hangs on a hidden cleat that needs fixing into studs or solid masonry with fixings suited to your wall; they are not included, because the right ones depend on the wall. If you rent and cannot drill, choose a floor-standing table.

Specification

• Approx. W45 x D28 x H16 cm (17.7 x 11 x 6.3 in)
• Approx. weight 4 kg
• Birch plywood, clear matt lacquer, exposed layered edge
• One drawer with finger notch
• Hidden hanging cleat; wall fixings not included
• Flat-packed: the box goes together in about 15 minutes with the hex key supplied; fixing it to the wall takes longer, depending on the wall

Care

Wipe with a damp, well-wrung cloth and dry straight away. Use a coaster under glasses: lacquered birch resists a quick spill, not a ring left overnight. Keep it out of hours of direct sun, which yellows birch over time. More in Care & Materials.