{"product_id":"ashlin-walnut-bookends-with-metal-base","title":"Ashlin Solid Walnut Bookends with Steel Base","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese solid walnut bookends anchor a desk or shelf with rich wood grain and sculptural presence. Each piece is backed by a heavy steel plate that slips beneath the stack to hold books upright, so there is no tipping and no slow slide sideways over the course of a week. The warm brown tone and natural grain pair with oak, black metal, brass, and painted shelving, and they look as good holding three cookbooks as forty paperbacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWalnut is chosen here for density and color: it resists dents better than pine, and it darkens slightly with age rather than yellowing. The steel base does the actual work, using the weight of the books themselves to lock the bookend in place, which means the wood face stays clean and unmarked. Felt backing on the underside protects shelves and desktops from scratching.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Oak Mercer, the Ashlin bookends suit a home office, a reading room, a studio shelf, or a retail display. They also work well as a graduation, housewarming, or holiday gift for anyone who actually owns books. Wipe with a dry cloth, keep out of prolonged direct sunlight to avoid uneven fading, and treat occasionally with a wood conditioner to keep the grain rich.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: solid walnut face with a heavy steel base plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: weight-loaded base slips under books to prevent tipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtection: felt backing guards shelves and desktops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: home office, reading room, studio, retail display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare: wipe dry; condition occasionally; avoid direct sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Oak Mercer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"OakMercer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62650358988881,"sku":"14:94#7","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/8438\/1265\/files\/hf_20260917_182146_ba1f070c-7231-4740-993c-86838474882e.png?v=1789669495","url":"https:\/\/oakmercer.co\/products\/ashlin-walnut-bookends-with-metal-base","provider":"Oak Mercer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}