Bourbon Shelf in 1920s American Mafia Style, Shelf for American Whiskey

Description

Every respectable gentleman needs a place to stash all kinds of useful junk and keep some bootleg liquor, doesn’t he? Our bourbon shelf probably won’t help much with the first task, but with the second — no questions asked, no traces left, and no unnecessary noise. And if you still instinctively avoid police patrols and prefer discussing important business only face-to-face and in a low voice, then this whiskey shelf definitely deserves a place in your home. After all, it was made in the spirit of 1920s American mafia culture, where the strictness of official laws was easily balanced out with street smarts and a thick stack of green bills.

As you can see in the photos, the central board features a 1928 Tommy Gun, an M1911 pistol from the same era, a fedora hat, a smoking cigar, ammunition, a glass of whiskey, and that very stack of dollars capable of solving many things in this world — if not everything. All of these items are arranged as if lying on a wooden table beneath the light of an overhead lamp — the perfect setting and atmosphere for planning another profitable operation. Or quietly trying to figure out who the rat is within your own ranks.

One of the side panels features an old 1920s gas pump as a symbol of that era. On the other side, there’s a handmade sign pointing toward an abandoned farm 7 miles away. Hardly anyone in the Family needs an explanation of what exactly was being produced there. In other words, this bourbon shelf in mafia style turned out exactly the way it should have — with the right atmosphere and a readiness to serve our common cause.

A few more words about the materials and craftsmanship. The wood used is pine. The artwork is done with acrylic paints. This whiskey shelf with this exact hand-painted design exists in one copy only. So don’t take too long making your decision, unless you want to end up alone with IKEA mass-market furniture in a dark alley.

And remember, pal: not a word about what you’ve read here to the feds!

Specifications of the Bourbon Shelf by ORCH:

Capacity: 4–5 bottles (depending on bottle size);

Suitable bottle sizes: 0.5L, 0.7L, 1L, provided the bottles have a classic shape;

Wood finish: clear water-based varnish;

Material: solid pine wood, made without the use of glue;

Mounting: hidden mounting on two vertical boards; wall anchors/screws required for installation;

Shelf weight: around 2 kg. With bottles — approximately 7 kg;

Board thickness: 2 cm;

Length/Width/Height (external): 39.7 cm / 11.5 cm / 43.7 cm (15.63 in / 4.53 in / 17.2 in). Internal dimensions: 35.8 cm / 9.5 cm / 39.8 cm (14.1 in / 3.74 in / 15.7 in). Margin of error: 1–1.5 mm (0.04–0.06 in).

Features: ATTENTION! The alignment of the upper and lower sections did not turn out perfectly symmetrical and parallel due to calculation errors during production. This does not affect functionality in any way.

It is also important to mention that wood is a natural material. Every species — and even every individual board — has its own characteristics. Because of this, the shelf may contain knots, small chips, warping, uneven areas, and other minor imperfections that can only be completely avoided with industrial or high-end professional equipment.

However, that is exactly where the beauty of natural materials and handmade work lies — in their individuality and uniqueness. And probably that is one of the reasons why you are choosing an alcohol shelf on this website in the first place. All details can be seen in the photos, and we hope you will enjoy our handmade wooden piece.