Live Edge Pippy Oak Coat Rack and Shelf

We work with rare, naturally occurring Pippy Oak — a character grade that only forms in a small percentage of oak trees. The pips, burr clusters and expressive figuring cannot be commercially grown, making each board genuinely unique.

Boards are sourced from a local sawmill in full‑width lengths, allowing your rack and shelf to be cut from a single board while keeping the grain uninterrupted. Each board is individually selected for movement, warmth and natural contour.

Every piece is kiln‑dried for stability and treated with Sika 5‑Star before shaping begins.

The natural bark is removed by hand, allowing us to preserve as much character as possible. The live edge is refined to a smooth, organic finish that follows the natural contour of the tree.

This careful preparation ensures the wood retains its expressive grain transitions, pips and burr clusters — the natural features that make Pippy Oak so distinctive.

We hand‑plane the non‑live‑edge surfaces of the rack and shelf, preserving the expressive grain transitions and pips that machine planers would tear out. The live edge is shaped only with hand tools, keeping its natural movement intact.

The shelf is supported by matching Pippy Oak struts, joined using traditional dowel‑and‑glue construction. The exposed dowels reinforce the overlap join and highlight the honesty of the build — a detail that takes longer to execute but creates a stronger, longer‑lasting structure.

Any deeper natural cluster voids in the shelf surface are stabilised with clear joinery‑grade epoxy, keeping the oak robust while preserving the clarity of the grain.

Once assembled, the entire piece is refined through multiple sanding stages, with hand‑finishing for a smooth, tactile surface that highlights the depth and movement of the grain.

The rack is fitted with 2 or 3 recessed keyhole fixings, allowing for a secure, flush‑mount installation.

Each piece is made to order, allowing time for careful shaping, sanding, finishing and curing.

Each rack receives two coats of Fiddes Hard Wax Oil (Natural) — a premium British‑made hard‑wax oil chosen for its warm, natural feel and long‑lasting protection. The first coat penetrates and seals the timber; the second builds depth, enhances the grain and provides a durable, hard‑wearing finish.

Once cured, the surface is refined with a hand‑applied coat of artisan beeswax polish, adding a subtle sheen and a smooth, tactile feel.

This finishing system protects the oak while keeping the natural character of the Pippy Oak fully visible — highlighting the pips, burr clusters and expressive grain movement that make each piece unique.

Length: Available in 50 cm or 80 cm, with custom sizes available on request.

Rack depth: A substantial 24 cm deep rack body, giving the piece real presence on the wall.

Shelf depth: Naturally varies between 12–18 cm, depending on the live‑edge contour of the board.

Thickness: Solid 2.5 cm (1") Pippy Oak throughout for strength, stability and a premium feel.

Hook layout: Choose 3 or 4 weighty cast‑iron treble‑hinge hooks, matched to the length you select.
If you’d prefer different hook styles, please send a message — we can usually accommodate alternatives.

Your rack arrives fully finished, securely packaged, and ready to hang with recessed keyhole fixings and bear‑claw screws included.

Made‑to‑order pieces take 7–10 days in the workshop before dispatch. This allows time for shaping, sanding, finishing and the full curing stages involved in the process.

Delivery is fully tracked from our Lincolnshire workshop to your door.

UK: Sent via tracked courier, typically arriving within 2–3 business days after dispatch.
USA & Canada: Shipped with UPS Worldwide Expedited, usually 3–7 business days. All duties, taxes and import fees are prepaid, so you will not be charged anything on delivery.

If you need your order for a specific date, please send a message — we’re always happy to help where possible.