3-section Montessori shelf, FSC-certified wood • Nils

Encourage independent learning with the Nils 3-section FSC birch Montessori shelf. Its versatile Scandinavian design doubles as a bookcase and storage for toys and educational materials, encouraging independent play and exploration from age 2.

Sturdy construction, with a child-accessible height of 57 cm. The 3 open compartments teach a sense of order and natural classification. The water-based varnish makes cleaning easy and handling safe.

The corner design optimizes the layout of bedrooms and playrooms. Responsibly sourced Baltic birch, crafted in Europe, transforms the environment into an authentic Montessori space that encourages independent learning.

Features

• Educational versatility: Bookcase, toy storage, and educational materials in one piece of furniture
• Montessori independence: 57 cm height perfectly suited to children's reach
• Natural organization: 3 open sections teach a sense of order and classification
• Durable construction: FSC Baltic birch ensures stability and longevity
• Optimized design: Corner design maximizes bedroom layout efficiency
• Safe finish: Water-based varnish makes cleaning and handling easy

LOOVE Labels

• Sustainable management: FSC-certified solid beech ensures wood traceability, helps preserve biodiversity, and respects local communities.
• No overproduction: Made to order.
• European manufacturing: Made in Latvia.

Specifications

• Material: Solid beech wood frame; birch plywood seat.
• Treatment: Water-based varnish and paint compliant with European safety standards (EN 71-3 – Toy Safety Standard).
• Wood: Sourced from sustainably managed forests, FSC Controlled Wood certification.
• Dimensions:
  • Length: 75 cm
  • Width: 40 cm
  • Height: 106 cm
• Note: Hangers, boxes, baskets, and other accessories are not included.
• Packaging: Cardboard, plastic bubble wrap, adhesive tape.
• Made in: Europe (EU), Latvia.
• Warranty: 2 years

Care

• Clean with a soft, dry cloth. For a more thorough clean, use a slightly damp cloth without detergent.
• Wipe up any spilled liquid immediately.

Assembly

• Assembly instructions: Sent by email.
• Easy to assemble by one person.
• Assembly time: Approximately 15 minutes.

Manufacturer Partner

Anta and her family run their business, Katehaa, on the banks of the Daugava River in Latvia with passion and a clear goal: to bring modern design to classic toys that encourage both play and learning.

With an eco-friendly approach and the use of sustainable materials, they create safe products inspired by children, stimulating their imagination and creativity.

Designed to support children's development through movement and perfectly suited to Montessori, Waldorf, and Pikler educational approaches, Anta's toys are approved by parents and adored by children, encouraging them to explore the world around them.

What is the educational value of this product?

Shelves are an important element in a child’s development because they facilitate independence.
For Maria Montessori, they are one of the essential elements of the prepared environment in which children freely engage in their activities and “work”. They also support children during the sensitive period for order and coordination of movement.
This idea of supporting the development of independence applies to all active educational approaches.
 

Shelves will be one of the places where children can find the tools or materials they need for their craftwork in Steiner education or as part of projects in the Reggio Emilia approach. 
They will also find their tools, so important to Célestin Freinet, and their games, essential for Ovide Decroly, as well as their “gifts” and “occupations” for Friedrich Fröbel. 
 

They will support our children’s independent activities, which are fundamental to the Pikler-Lóczy approach. 
This is also where they will go to find their “living books”, so important to Charlotte Mason, where they will discover extraordinary stories and characters that will nourish their imagination, just as they nourished ours.

 

What is the neuroscience perspective?

• Participation in sensorimotor and cognitive development (*Through practicing tasks that require precision and planning (organizing and arranging objects and books).
• Strengthening neural circuits through the repetition of movements and tasks.

What is sensorimotor development?

Sensorimotor development is the process through which children develop their senses and learn to perform, master, and coordinate their movements.

The senses include the best-known ones: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch, as well as balance (through the vestibular system) and proprioception (the position of the body in space, provided by the somatosensory system). 

These different senses work together and in coordination with the motor system.

In terms of motor development, two main categories of motor skills can be distinguished:

• gross motor skills, which refer to movements of the entire body or its larger limbs and muscles (legs, arms, torso, head),
• fine motor skills, which refer to movements of smaller muscles and limbs (fingers, hands, wrists, feet, ankles, toes, lips, tongue).

What is cognitive development?

Cognitive development is the process through which children acquire, organize, and learn to use knowledge. Cognitive skills are numerous and varied, and are orchestrated by executive functions. They include, among other things, language, goal-directed behaviors, planning, cognitive flexibility, short-term memory (or working memory), long-term memory, the ability not to be distracted, the ability to control emotional reactions, etc.

What is the value of this product in summary? 

• Cultivate a sense of order.
• Develop fine motor skills.
• Learn to be independent.
• Strengthen self-confidence.
   

Delivery

• Delivery costs are: Free
• This product is shipped from Latvia by our manufacturing partner Katehaa.
• Delivery then takes 7 to 10 business days.
• Shipping is handled by FedEx, except in exceptional circumstances. 
• Once your package has been shipped, a tracking number will be sent to you by email.

Returns 

Have you received your item but it is not suitable for you? Don't worry, you have 14 days from the date you receive your package to return the product concerned. 

As a small family business, we are unfortunately not yet able to cover postage costs, so return costs are the customer's responsibility, and returns must be sent to the country from which this product was shipped, Latvia.

To be eligible for a return, please ensure that the following conditions are met :

• The product must arrive in its original and complete condition (packaging, accessories, instructions).
• The request must not concern custom-made products for which the customer provided personalization information (for example: a cutting or manufacturing dimension).

Please understand that we cannot accept assembled, used, or worn items, as they cannot be resold. 

Return process 

Send your return request, including your order number and the product you wish to return, to our Customer Service Department by email at: bonjour@monloove.com 

⚠ Please note that a return received without prior contact may result in the loss of your right of withdrawal. 

Refund 

The refund will be issued within 14 days after receipt of the products, for the full amount of the returned products, using the same payment method as the one used for the order. 

Help 

For more details, you can consult our FAQ as well as our terms and conditions. 

Do not hesitate to contact us if you cannot find an answer to your questions: bonjour@monloove.com