What is a live edge table?

A live edge table is a table where the natural, organic edge of a tree beneath its bark is not shaved off to create a straight edge.

What is a live-edge table?

A live-edge table is a table that sees the actual gnarled shape of the edge of a tree on at least one side of the structure. This kind of table preserves the forest's natural beauty — impurities in the wood are retained, and the tree's edges are left undisturbed for at least part of the table. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary live-edge tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

What is live edge furniture?

Live edge or natural edge furniture incorporates the natural edge of the wood into the piece. This may mean that the artist even leaves the natural cracks, or they might fill them in with resin. Because the pieces are unique and in high demand, the pieces can be more expensive than other wooden furniture.

What is a live EDGE desk?

A live-edge desk is a desk in which the original gnarled shape of the edge of a tree beneath its bark is not sawed off, but it is preserved carefully for a raw look. Unlike traditionally finished desks, a live-edge desk brings the natural lines of the tree into the living space, creating the illusion of being outside within. Find a variety of live-edge desks on 1stDibs today.

What is a live edge bench?

A live edge bench is a piece of furniture that features a live edge seat. This means that the top is a slab of wood that shows off the edges of the tree trunk, allowing you to admire its natural patterns and imperfections. Find a collection of live edge benches on 1stDibs.

What does live edge wood mean?

Live edge wood means wood where the natural organic edge of a tree beneath its bark is not shaved off to create a straight edge.

What is the best finish for a live edge table?

The best finish for a live edge table varies. Live edge tables can be treated with a number of finishes. Clear-oil finishes topped with polyurethane, lacquer, or shellac accentuate the wood’s natural grain and texture.

What kind of wood is used for live-edge tables?

Old-growth redwood, as it is the most stable, is one of the most popular woods used for live edge tables. Black walnut, cherry and oak are also great live-edge options. You can shop a collection of live-edge furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Live Edge Shelf

Black Headboard

Hanging Midcentury Cabinet

Nakashima Rosewood

Antique French Workbench

Organic Live Edge Solid Brazilian Rosewood Hanging Shelf

$3,000

H 10 in W 36 in D 8 in

Organic Live Edge Solid Brazilian Rosewood Hanging Shelf

By George Nakashima

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern super nice quality heavy rosewood studio made shelf. Nice warm vanish finish

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Andrianna Shamaris Live Edge Petrified Wood Console Top or Shelf

$1,590

H 1.25 in W 64.5 in D 10 in

Andrianna Shamaris Live Edge Petrified Wood Console Top or Shelf

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

live edge. It’s fascinating how Mother Nature produces these stunning 40 million year old petrified

Category

2010s Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood

Modern Live Edge Walnut Coffee Table with Glass Inset and Storage Shelf

$8,790 / item

H 18 in W 50 in D 27 in

Modern Live Edge Walnut Coffee Table with Glass Inset and Storage Shelf

By Jom Rivers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

an elegant centerpiece for contemporary and rustic interiors alike. The true live edge walnut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Iron & Maple Bar with a Live Edge Top Shelf C1960

$1,795

H 41.25 in W 54.75 in D 19.75 in

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Iron & Maple Bar with a Live Edge Top Shelf C1960

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic dry bar with an heavy duty iron frame and a maple panel body with pierced cutouts. A live

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Iron

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George Nakashima Live Edge Wall Shelf

Unavailable

H 39 in W 13 in D 11 in

George Nakashima Live Edge Wall Shelf

By George Nakashima

Located in New York, NY

A George Nakashima live edge wall shelf in walnut, circa 1967, with original invoice.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Organic Black Walnut Live Edge Headboard and Bed Frame with Glass Shelf

Unavailable

H 40 in W 72 in D 83 in

Organic Black Walnut Live Edge Headboard and Bed Frame with Glass Shelf

Located in Hobart, NY

Black walnut headboard and bed frame with glass shelf.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Andrianna Shamaris Live Edge Teak Wood Shelf

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H 63.5 in W 52 in D 12 in

Andrianna Shamaris Live Edge Teak Wood Shelf

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Polished reclaimed natural teak wood live edge shelf. Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader in Modern

Category

2010s Organic Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Antique French Workbench

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H 29.5 in W 95.5 in D 16.5 in

Antique French Workbench

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Wonderful substantial 19th century French workbench with a live edge shelf.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Massive Rustic Live Edge Cypress Display Shelf Room Divider, 1970's

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H 69 in W 61 in D 19 in

Massive Rustic Live Edge Cypress Display Shelf Room Divider, 1970's

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Vintage rustic 1970s solid cypress wood room divider. This one of a kind sculptural room divider features five different shelves or platforms, staggered at various heights and widths...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Rustic Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Cypress

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Free-Form Black Walnut Live Edge Slab Wall Shelf

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H 19.75 in W 42.25 in L 19.75 in

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Free-Form Black Walnut Live Edge Slab Wall Shelf

By George Nakashima

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage free-form wall hanging slab walnut wall shelf in the George Nakashima style. Item features

Category

Mid-20th Century American Rustic Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Andrianna Shamaris Big Leaf Maple Wood Shelf

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H 55 in W 12 in D 2.5 in

Andrianna Shamaris Big Leaf Maple Wood Shelf

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful grain on this live edge bleached maple wood shelf. Custom sizes available. Measure: 55

Category

2010s Organic Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Maple, Reclaimed Wood

Live Edge Wall Shelf in the Style of George Nakashima

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H 46 in W 37 in D 12 in

Live Edge Wall Shelf in the Style of George Nakashima

By George Nakashima

Located in Brooklyn, NY

and rustic live edge design. Three shelves for ample storage, this George Nakashima style shelf makes

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Live Edge Raw Walnut Modernist Wall Mounted Coat Hat Hanger / Shelf

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H 8 in W 36 in D 6 in

Live Edge Raw Walnut Modernist Wall Mounted Coat Hat Hanger / Shelf

By George Nakashima

Located in San Diego, CA

raw live edge wall hanging coat hat rack with shelf , nice versatile great for a cabin or any mid

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Artisan’s Workbench

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H 32.5 in W 66.5 in D 27 in

French 19th Century Artisan’s Workbench

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

the carpenter’s craft. Four variably sized and roughly hewn legs support the top and a live-edge lower

Category

Antique 19th Century French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

French Burl Wood Wall Mounted Shelf

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H 18 in W 22 in D 14 in

French Burl Wood Wall Mounted Shelf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique French live edge burl wood wall mounted shelf, with center wooden support post.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Shelves and Wall Cabinets

George Nakashima Live Edge Floating Wall Shelf

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H 3.5 in W 37 in D 16 in

George Nakashima Live Edge Floating Wall Shelf

By George Nakashima

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Beautiful walnut live edge floating wall shelf from George Nakashima. Solid walnut, live edge with

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

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George Nakashima 6 Foot Free Edge Corner Counter Shelf or Console, Signed, 1971

$27,800

H 1.13 in W 72 in D 21 in

George Nakashima 6 Foot Free Edge Corner Counter Shelf or Console, Signed, 1971

By George Nakashima

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A corner-mounted counter shelf or floating console table by George Nakashima comprising a single slab in American black walnut with two free edges, signed and dated 1971 to the under...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

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Live Edge Shelf For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal live edge shelf for your home. Each live edge shelf for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and oak. Find 12 options for an antique or vintage live edge shelf now, or shop our selection of 13 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a live edge shelf — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each live edge shelf bearing mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. AMBROZIA, Teddy Millington-Drake and Andrianna Shamaris each produced at least one beautiful live edge shelf that is worth considering.

How Much is a Live Edge Shelf?

The average selling price for a live edge shelf at 1stDibs is $6,800, while they’re typically $1,385 on the low end and $27,708 for the highest priced.

Questions About Live Edge Shelf

What is a live edge table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
A live edge table is a table where the natural, organic edge of a tree beneath its bark is not shaved off to create a straight edge.
What is a live-edge table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
A live-edge table is a table that sees the actual gnarled shape of the edge of a tree on at least one side of the structure. This kind of table preserves the forest's natural beauty — impurities in the wood are retained, and the tree's edges are left undisturbed for at least part of the table. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary live-edge tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
What is live edge furniture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Live edge or natural edge furniture incorporates the natural edge of the wood into the piece. This may mean that the artist even leaves the natural cracks, or they might fill them in with resin. Because the pieces are unique and in high demand, the pieces can be more expensive than other wooden furniture.
What is a live EDGE desk?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
A live-edge desk is a desk in which the original gnarled shape of the edge of a tree beneath its bark is not sawed off, but it is preserved carefully for a raw look. Unlike traditionally finished desks, a live-edge desk brings the natural lines of the tree into the living space, creating the illusion of being outside within. Find a variety of live-edge desks on 1stDibs today.
What is a live edge bench?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A live edge bench is a piece of furniture that features a live edge seat. This means that the top is a slab of wood that shows off the edges of the tree trunk, allowing you to admire its natural patterns and imperfections. Find a collection of live edge benches on 1stDibs.
What does live edge wood mean?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Live edge wood means wood where the natural organic edge of a tree beneath its bark is not shaved off to create a straight edge.
What is the best finish for a live edge table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
The best finish for a live edge table varies. Live edge tables can be treated with a number of finishes. Clear-oil finishes topped with polyurethane, lacquer, or shellac accentuate the wood’s natural grain and texture.
What kind of wood is used for live-edge tables?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Old-growth redwood, as it is the most stable, is one of the most popular woods used for live edge tables. Black walnut, cherry and oak are also great live-edge options. You can shop a collection of live-edge furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.