The right wall shelf can completely change the feel of a room. We're drawn to antique pine wall shelves and small hanging cupboards because they bring warmth to spaces that can feel cold — a bathroom, a kitchen alcove, a narrow hallway — without taking up any floor space.

The pieces here were sourced in England and include both decorative display shelves and small functional wall cupboards with doors. Most have hand-cut details and original fittings you won't find in anything made today.

Hang one in your kitchen for spices and small pottery. Put one in a bathroom for towels and toiletries. Useful and lovely in equal measure.