Precision timber measuring and marking

Handcrafted in Australia

The shelf your
sofa was always
missing

Woods by James designs and builds bespoke timber sofa shelf benches — the smart, beautiful addition that sits right behind your lounge, turning dead space into functional living.

Woods by James sofa shelf in a coastal living room at night, lit by bedside lamps

Signature Feature

Optional Built-in power outlets and Device Charger

100%

Solid Pine

Made to Measure

Custom length for any sofa

AU-Built

Designed & crafted locally

The Concept

Behind every great sofa is an even better shelf

Most sofas waste the space directly behind them. Woods by James sofa shelf bench slots neatly behind your lounge and becomes the most useful surface in the room — somewhere to rest a lamp, charge your devices, set down a drink, or display something you love.

Each piece is crafted from solid pine and built to the exact length of your sofa, making it look like it was always meant to be there.

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Close up of timber sofa shelf with plant
Sofa shelf with power outlet and glass
Green sofa with dark timber shelf surround

What Makes It Special

Thoughtful details, built to last

Built-in Power Outlets

Flush-mounted double GPOs sit neatly into the timber surface, so lamps and devices are always powered without trailing cords.

Custom Length

Every shelf is made to measure — send us your sofa's dimensions and we'll cut and build to fit perfectly, however long your lounge runs.

Solid Timber Construction

Crafted from premium solid pine — no MDF, no veneers. The natural grain and warmth only improve with age.

Functional Surface

Wide enough for table lamps, drinks, remotes, books, plants — a proper surface at exactly the right height behind your lounge.

Free-Standing Design

No wall fixing, no drilling. The shelf stands independently on its own timber legs, making it easy to reposition if you rearrange your room.

Stained to Order

Choose from our range of natural, oiled, or stained finishes to complement your existing furniture — or leave it raw to age naturally.

How It Works

From your sofa's dimensions
to your doorstep

We keep it simple. Four steps from enquiry to installed.

Measure

Send us the length and depth of your sofa — that's all we need to get started.

Design

We'll confirm your timber finish, leg height, and any outlet positions to suit your room.

Build

Your shelf is hand-built in our Gold Coast workshop from solid Australian pine.

Deliver

Delivered flat-packed with simple assembly — up in minutes, no tradesman needed.

Woods by James sofa shelf bench in living room

Order Yours

The Sofa Shelf
— Standard Series

From $269 AUD

Prices may vary by length and finish. Every shelf includes solid timber construction, Custom-height legs, and your choice of natural varnish or optional stained finish.

Timber Finish

Natural Pine Light Varnish

Optional Add-ons

Single GPO with USB Charging Ports
LED Strip Under-lighting
Wireless Charger

Get a Custom Quote

Customer Stories

Loved by lounge owners

★★★★★

"

Honestly the best addition to our living room we never knew we needed. The built-in power point is genius — our lamps look so clean now, no cables running to the wall.

Sarah & Tom M.

Mermaid Beach, Gold Coast

★★★★★

"

James built ours to exactly 3.2m to match our sectional. The natural pine looks incredible against our grey linen sofa. Already had three friends ask where we got it.

Catherine & David G.

Miami, Gold Coast

★★★★★

"

The quality blew us away. It looks like custom furniture — not flat-pack. Free-standing so we moved it when we rearranged. Couldn't recommend more highly.

Daniel R.

Benowa, Gold Coast

Get In Touch

Let's build yours

Tell us about your sofa and your space. We'll send you a quote within 24 hours and can usually turn around an order within 2–3 weeks.


Workshop

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Instagram

@woodsbyjames

Your Details

Design Your Bench

Enter your sofa dimensions and customise your bench below.

Click the accessory slots at each end to add or remove charging units. Choose colour below.

Select where your nearest wall power outlet is located relative to your sofa. This helps us advise if an extension lead is needed.

Click each slot to cycle: Empty ⬤ White unit ⬤ Black unit → Empty
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Additional Accessories

Select any additional items you'd like included with your bench.

Mushroom Wireless Lamp

Cordless, touch-dimmable mushroom lamp. Sits neatly on the bench surface.

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LED Strip Under-lighting

Warm LED strip fitted underneath the bench edge. Creates a soft ambient glow on the sofa and floor.

Recessed Wireless Charger

Flush-mounted wireless charging pad. Replaces one of the power board slots. Select position: