The bird-like form spreads to support the glass as it spans this 20” distance. Exposed supporting pin shafts visually connect to make a curvilinear stripe back to the body of the shelf.
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1-ply bamboo w/clear anodized aluminum accents
1/4” thick polished edge glass
Base: 21” x 7” x 7” d w/9” vertical center piece
Surface: 22” x 7½”