Holds: 200-275 books, depending on thickness Dimensions: 8'-0" wide x 5'-0" tall x 0-8" deep* Surface design: Grinded aluminum Shipping info: ~40 lbs, comes in (2) 42"x11"x10" or smaller boxes Includes: fasteners and hanging instructionsTime to hang: 2 hours or less for 2 people Tools to hang: Phillips Screwdriver (It helps if it is powered!) and a friend, although it's doable alone. This floating spiral shelf hangs on the wall via brackets welded to the shelf and drywall anchors. As soon as you put books on it, the brackets get hidden. Many first time viewers can't figure out how the shelf is hung. It is made up of smaller sections, which bolt together as you hang it up. The shelf is sturdy and easily handles being completely full of books. It also includes spacers (what you see in the photos between the books) to allow the books to take the form of the shelf. The books curve to the shape of the shelf, and the grinded aluminum surface design dances in the light. This shelf has a dual purpose in that it both decorates a room, as well as holds books. Since I put the grinded texture on myself, each shelf's pattern is unique and a little bit different. There is a protective, clear layer of paint over the bare metal. Hanging the shelf is simple, and can even be done by one person alone, although it is easier if you have a friend to help you. We include a paper setup of the shelf, which you tape on the wall to decide where to insert the anchors for your shelf. You partially assemble the shelf, install the anchors, then hold the shelf there while you screw it in. See this video for how to hang it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ek1T89vin68 If you have any questions, feel free to email me. I am open to customizing this item, as each one is made to order. I fabricate each KufaDesigns bookshelf with love and passion in the metalworking shop which was once my grandfathers.*Width and height are +/- 3"
