These otter bookends are manufactured from old oak steps from stair. This noble material is easy to sustain and is heavy which guaranty that your books will not fall. This bookend is a creative design 100% made from recycled product!

The otters have always fascinated me (and my best friend). They are so quick on the ground, graceful in the water, and they seem to play everytime. They are endangered species in Belgium, so this bookend is a happy reminder of the remaining otters.

Watch out : the price is given for one bookend ! You'll have a discount if you order two of them and you'll received paired one of course.

These bookends are completely hand-made. I cut and engrave the Otter with Roland, my 3 axis CNC machine. After, I cut and sand down the heavy base support. I assemble the shape with the base by gluing. I made this work in a cool and calm place to feel the pleasure of woodworking. I hope that these bookends will bring you as much joy as I had to manufacture them.

The bookends are delivered with a raw finish. As it is natural wood, you are free to wax them to facilitate the maintenance. If you wish, I can varnish your bookends on request; it is free of charge (you will just have to wait 3 days to allow the varnish to dry completely).

Each bookend is made up from treads and risers of old stairs, they are natural wooden boards. Therefore, each bookend is unique and can be slightly different than the pictures hereby. Variations appear in the color of the wood or in the orientation of the fibers. A few reminders of the fact that the bookends are from recycled materials can appear as nodes, marks of nail or of no-longer-here woodworms. I do like these, I think it is somehow romantic, but if you don’t like your bookends, feel free to ask a free return!