The Pieman Shelves

Designed by Simon Archer

The Pieman Shelves are designed using an intelligent, low-tech, easy-to-assemble joining system that allows for up to 12 shelving variations. The system is flat-packable. The overall dimensions of the tall unit are 1200 L x 450 W x 1780mm H  and for the low 2400 L x 450 W x 1360mm H. The Pieman shelves are available in Hydrowood Blackwood and Hydrowood Celery Top Pine.

From the lowlands of Tasmania comes Blackwood, a timber favoured by furniture makers and craftspeople. As a short-lived and fast growing species, it is a perfect renewable resource, it regenerates easily from seed and grows well in wet areas. Trees can reach up to 40 metres and the timber presents rich golden brown hues. It’s a hardwood which is both beautiful and boasts a long life. The Blackwood grain can be either straight or display the highly sought after wavy fiddle back pattern.

For durability and stability, Celery Top is one of Tasmania’s native conifers, favoured by a multitude of crafting projects from boat building to joinery and flooring. The tree grows to around 25 metres and features a beautiful fine-grained texture which transforms from a pale straw shade when freshly cut to golden tones as it ages. It is easy to work with yet hardy and strong. Its attributes include a fine texture coupled with a usually straight grain. Its sustainability is secured by the fact it is both widespread and common.