The PLI Steel Wall Shelf by TIPTOE Offers Endless Possibilities

Gone are the days of boring shelving – now replaced with the new PLI Steel Wall Shelf by French design studio TIPTOE. The PLI system is endlessly customizable, coming in six chic colors and three different sizes. Utilizing a folding steel technique that minimizes waste, sustainability in every stage of the design process is TIPTOE’s specialty. Founded in 2015, themes of simplicity and restraint are integral to the studio’s ethos. Reparable parts and recycled materials are features of most pieces in TIPTOE’s collection, showing integrity in process and product.

A minimalist kitchen with wooden cabinets, two white PLI Steel Shelves by TIPTOE holding jars and books, and a counter with kitchen utensils, a water bottle, two small jars, and a bowl of oranges.

Two glass jars filled with food items and two empty glass tumblers are placed on a PLI Steel Wall Shelf by TIPTOE against a light-colored wall.

Slim kitchen shelving is a need, not a want, in tight city apartments where space is at a premium. The PLI system is completely customizable to the resident’s needs, with multiple sizes for storing any amount of glasses or spice jars. The best part? Add more shelves as needed, and mix it up with some fun colors too. The powder-coated steel is highly durable, staying resistant to chipping, fading, scratches, and general wear over time. This makes the PLI a great kitchen, or any room, companion, staying bright and spotless for years to come.

Kitchen scene with a yellow PLI Steel Wall Shelf holding a pepper grinder, small jar, and a red tomato. Utensils hang on the left. A cutting board and a glass pitcher are on the counter below.

A yellow PLI Steel Wall Shelf by TIPTOE holds a decorative item, several books, and a necklace draped over one corner.

Minimalist kitchen with PLI Steel Wall Shelves by TIPTOE holding assorted kitchenware, including bowls, glassware, spices, and books. A countertop below displays jars and a single red flower in a vase.

Shown above utilizing different sizes to create the same repeats, there are so many ways to use the PLI system to manage and delineate favorite items. This allows us to be more specific about the things we wish to put on the shelves, adding intentionality to our everyday lives. To view a neat little line of these with objects organized? Stellar.

Close-up of a PLI Steel Wall Shelf by TIPTOE with several books and a brown jar placed on different shelves.

A green PLI Steel Wall Shelf by TIPTOE holds two clear glass tumblers, a scrubbing brush, and a square wooden item.

PLI Steel Wall Shelves by TIPTOE holding a ceramic bottle, two jars of spices, pasta in a jar, two bowls, a cup, and a glass coffee pot.

A minimalist interior with multicolored PLI Steel Wall Shelves holding various objects, and a single wooden stool with a yellow glass. One red flower is on the white shelf.

The full color range, shown above, includes the colors Graphite Black, Cream White, Eucalyptus Grey, Rock Blue, Powder Pink, and Yellow Naples. These hues range from muted to bright, ensuring any interior would look even better with a PLI system to organize and refine. Of course this could also act as an entryway catchall, bedside organizer, or tech shelf with ease.

A wooden desk with a yellow lamp, a glass of water, an open notebook, and a small plant. Above, a blue PLI Steel Wall Shelf holds books, a camera, and various items. A wooden chair is tucked under the desk.

For offices and studies, the PLI system would fit right in. Keep your space looking smart with an assortment of similar sizes for a repeating modular look. The sides of the shelf can act as a bookend, stabilizing and modernizing any amount of books you’d like to store.

Blue PLI Steel Wall Shelves holding books, a camera, a blue and white pen holder with colored pencils, and a small orange cup.

The total depth of the shelf extends to 15cm, and screws and dowels are included in the package. Powder-coated steel is built to last and requires virtually no maintenance, just a light dusting. The PLI Wall Shelf comes in three sizes:

Small: 30 cm x 15 cm x 20 cm (11.8 in x 5.9 in x 7.87 in)

Medium: 45 cm x 15 cm x 20 cm (17.7 in x 5.9 in x 7.87 in)

Large: 60 cm x 15 cm x 20 cm (23.6 in x 5.9 in x 7.87 in)

A minimalist workspace with a wooden desk, a matching chair, a small lamp, and stationery items. Above the desk, a PLI Steel Wall Shelf in Powder Pink holds a few objects, including a roll of tape and a small container.

TIPTOE’s commitment to sustainability as a whole is exactly what the industry needs. The studio holds five principles above all: make things simple, make more with less, use the right materials, build to last, and design for disassembly. Transparency and pride surrounding these ideas is apparent throughout their work: “We believe that the world doesn’t need more furniture. It needs better furniture.”

A yellow PLI Steel Wall Shelf by TIPTOE holds books, a red vase, a plant, and a sculpture. Below, a small wooden table with a glass sits next to a wooden chair and a blue couch against a cream wall.