Bay Furniture Butterfly Display Shelf in Walnut

Bay Furniture Butterfly Display Shelf in Walnut

The frame of this display shelf is a butterfly — a complete one, with both pairs of wings, a body at the centre, and two slim metal antennae rising from the head with round walnut balls at their tips. The upper wings are larger than the lower wings, as they are on a real butterfly. The outer edge of each wing follows the organic curve of the silhouette exactly. The whole piece sits on a solid oval walnut base.

Inside each wing, two shelves span the interior space horizontally. The shelves are straight and flat, supported by the wing frame on both sides. Each wing pair — upper and lower — creates a distinct display zone: the upper shelves are taller and more open, the lower shelves are shallower and more enclosed by the lower wing curve.

The second image shows the piece in a UAE-style living room corner, on a Persian rug, beside a cream armchair. The shelves are styled with ceramic vases, dried flowers, reed diffusers, and small decorative objects. The butterfly silhouette reads clearly against the plain wall behind it, and the antennae add a vertical accent above the roofline of the wings.

This is a display shelf for objects, not a bookcase for books. The wing compartments are sized for ceramics, plants, candles, and small sculptures — the kind of objects that deserve to be seen from across the room.

Key Features

• Full butterfly silhouette – Complete butterfly form in solid walnut-toned wood: two upper wings, two lower wings, a central body, and two slim metal antennae with round walnut ball tips
• Organic wing outline – The outer edge of each wing follows the natural curve of a butterfly wing exactly — no straight lines, no geometric approximation
• Four display zones – Two shelves inside each wing pair (upper and lower), spanning the full interior width of the wing frame
• Solid oval base – Thick walnut-toned oval base provides a stable, grounded foundation that completes the butterfly form
• Metal antennae with walnut ball tips – Slim dark metal rods rise from the butterfly head, each topped with a small round walnut ball — the most delicate detail on the piece
• Wide horizontal format – Approximately 150cm wide and 100cm tall — a low, wide display shelf that works as a console alternative or room divider

Styling Notes

Style with objects that have presence at a distance: ceramic vases, dried flower arrangements, reed diffusers, small sculptures, and decorative boxes. Keep each wing compartment to two or three objects — the butterfly frame is the display, and the objects should complement it without crowding it. Works best against a plain wall where the full silhouette and antennae can be seen clearly.

For UAE & GCC Homes

Available for delivery across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the wider GCC. Suited to living rooms, entrance lobbies, and formal reception spaces. Contact us for exact dimensions and custom finish options.