Made-to-measure toughened glass shelves
Glass shelves for made-to-measure shelving
Our glass shelves are made of Securit toughened glass: their edges and corners are non-sharp. In addition to your shelves, you can order brackets for wall shelves to create made-to-measure glass shelving.
Configure your glass shelves
1Shelf shape
2Dimensions and thickness (in mm)
Manufacturing tolerance: -1 / +1 mm All measurements are in millimetres (mm). Overall size of the piece: 80 × 15 cm
Standard wall shelf, bathroom, display cabinet.
3Corner finish
No corner option for this shape: edges are flat polished, not sharp.
All edges are flat polished, not sharp.
4Tempered glass
Price under each glass: for the set chosen below.
5Number of shelves
Sold in sets of 2 to 12 identical shelves: the larger the set, the lower the price per shelf.
They ordered their glass shelves
4.98/5 · 55 verified reviews for glass shelves
- ★★★★★
“Fully in line with the description and the order.”
Translated from FrenchClear glass 6 mmBernard B. · April 2023 - ★★★★★
“Flawless workmanship, precise measurements and lovely finish”
Translated from FrenchClear glass 6 mmPascal A. · March 2023 - ★★★★★
“Meet my expectations, the shelves are very pretty, the glass is nice and white and the edge perfectly bevelled.”
Translated from FrenchLow-iron (extra clear) glass 4 mmFrederique C. · June 2022
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Rectangular, triangular or quarter-circle glass shelves
Toughened glass shelves can be used safely in the bathroom, the kitchen or as display cabinet shelves. Their thickness depends on the weight to be supported and on their length.
Glass shelves are available in a wide range of Securit glass: clear, translucent or tinted, so that your shelving blends in perfectly with your décor.
Made-to-measure glass shelves are made in our workshops with short lead times, at the best price, and delivered quickly throughout France.
The main uses of glass shelves
- Glass shelf under a mirror, in the bathroom or in a hallway.
- Shower shelf: toughened glass shelves are moisture-resistant.
- Wall shelf in any room: choose the thickness according to the weight to be supported and the dimensions.
- Display stand, custom bookcase or display cabinet shelf.
- Monitor stand in an office or utensil shelf in the kitchen.
- Corner shelf: a made-to-measure glass shelf can be triangular or quarter-circle.
Need more customisation?
For another type of glass, other dimensions or fixing holes, use our made-to-measure configurators for clear toughened glass or back-painted toughened glass.
Estimated lead time before handover to our shipping department: 10 to 12 working days.
Our projects
Clear toughened glass shelves made to measure for a Plakglass customer: shelves fixed between wooden uprights, lit by spotlights.
Frequently asked questions about glass shelves
What thickness should I choose for a glass shelf?
The thickness depends on the length of the shelf, the distance between its brackets and the load:
- 4 mm: short shelf for small, light objects (under a mirror, bathroom);
- 5 to 6 mm: standard wall shelf, bottles, decorative objects, display cabinet shelf;
- 8 mm: long shelf, widely spaced brackets or heavier load (books, crockery).
The longer the shelf and the further apart its brackets, the thicker the glass needs to be. If in doubt, choose the next thickness up: the shelf will bend less.
How much weight can a toughened glass shelf hold?
The permissible load does not depend on the glass alone: it varies with the thickness, the span between brackets, the depth of the shelf and the type of fixing. A toughened glass shelf copes well with a load spread over its whole surface; avoid heavy loads concentrated at one point, especially in the middle or at the end of the shelf. For heavy objects, increase the thickness, bring the brackets closer together and use brackets rated for the load. Toughened glass is around five times more impact-resistant than ordinary glass and, if it breaks, it shatters into small, blunt pieces.
Can a glass shelf be installed in a shower or bathroom?
Yes. Toughened glass is not affected by water or humidity: it does not swell or warp, unlike wood or chipboard. Its flat polished edges (JPP) are not sharp. In a shower, combine it with corrosion-resistant stainless steel or chrome-plated brass brackets, and choose low-iron or frosted glass, on which limescale marks are less visible.
How do I fix a glass shelf to the wall?
The simplest solution is a glass shelf bracket (clamp or console) screwed to the wall: the shelf slides or clamps into it, with no need to drill the glass. Check that the thickness of the shelf matches the thickness accepted by the bracket. If your fixing requires holes in the glass, they must be made before toughening: in that case, order the shelf using the made-to-measure toughened glass configurator, which lets you add holes.
Which shape should I choose for a glass corner shelf?
For a wall corner, choose the Corner shape (triangular shelf) or the Quarter circle shape. For the triangular shelf, enter the length of each side against the walls; for the quarter circle, the radius is the length along each wall. The quarter circle has no point at the front, which makes it more comfortable in a shower or a passageway.
Why are the shelves sold in sets?
The shelves in this configurator are made in sets of 2 to 12 identical shelves (same shape, same dimensions, same glass): the price per shelf goes down as the set gets larger. For a single shelf, or for shelves of different sizes, use the made-to-measure toughened glass configurator.
Clear, low-iron, frosted or tinted glass: which should I choose for a shelf?
Clear glass is the most economical, but its edge is slightly green, which is very noticeable on a shelf. Low-iron glass removes this green tinge and shows off the objects placed on it. Frosted glass, which is matt, hides dust and water marks. Tinted glass in grey, bronze or black (Dark Grey) gives a more decorative look, suited to dark furniture.