small dark wood shelf mounted on wall with raw steel metal z brackets. There is a white bowl on shelf
    Metal Z Bracket for Open Shelving
    Black metal Z Bracket for wood shelves on white background - Cascade Iron Co

    1. Choose Z Bracket Size

    For lipped supports, select a bracket for the exact shelf depth. For example, an 11.25" deep shelf would use that size bracket.

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    Table showing the number of brackets required for different shelf lengths.

    2. Select Number of Brackets

    Many shelves need more than two brackets for adequate support. For shelves longer than 36" we recommend three or more. Check out our guide for full recommendations

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    hand holding toggle bolt anchor next to wall with pre-drilled hole

    3. Plan Hardware

    Each bracket order includes two matching lag bolts for installation into wall studs. For other shelving applications, such as drywall or concrete, we offer speciality hardware separately. 

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    Customer Shelving Projects

    Get inspired by these shelves with our Z Brackets

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    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    Do You Make Custom Brackets?

    Yes! We are happy to work with you to create brackets custom fit for your shelving project. Just send us a message with the details of your project and we'll get the ball rolling!

    What Size Z bracket do i need?

    For Z brackets, we suggest ordering based on the exact depth of your shelf. If a shelf board is 11.25" deep (or wide), you'll need a 11.25" deep Z bracket.

    We offer sizes to fit both standard dimensional lumber (available at hardware stores) and custom or pre-made shelf boards.

    How Long To Get My Order?

    We work hard to get orders out as soon as possible. Typically, we ship out orders within 1- 3 business days, though larger or custom orders may take a bit more time. Shipping time depends on location & size of order.

    If you take a look at our reviews, you’ll see that quick turnaround and customer service is something we take pride in.

    Can I Order a Sample?

    Yes! We offer a Sample Finish Kit for all of our metal finishes so you can see the finishes first hand.

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    Etsy c.

    This is my third purchase of these brackets. They are heavy and high quality and look amazing! I love to see beautiful hardware instead of “floating” shelves. Highly recommended!

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    Etsy c.

    These brackets look great and are nice and heavy. Personally, I like to see the hardware holding a shelf rather than the floating look. I’ve ordered these for past projects and they look amazing every time. I get the clear coated and think it looks great!

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    Nina
    Amazing quality. Helpful customer service....

    Amazing quality. Helpful customer service. So glad I ordered from this business versus the lower quality items on Amazon.

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    Gina W.
    Amazing product that turned out better tha...

    Amazing product that turned out better than I expected.

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    Cynthia P.
    Bathroom shelf and towel rack

    We were able to achieve the exact look that we wanted. The brackets and towel rack are high quality and easy to follow instructions.

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    LH
    High Quality and perfect fit

    The Z style brackets were perfect, arrived quickly and packaged very well.

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    Etsy c.

    Great shop, ordered multiple times, probably order more in the future.

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    Etsy c.

    Absolutely gorgeous iron, even the mounting hardware is beautiful, superb attention to detail. I've made 3 purchases, and will likely make more as I move on to other projects in my home.

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    Michael C.
    Nice pieces

    Very nice shelf brackets thank you

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    Etsy c.

    I wouldn’t buy anywhere else again. Best company and service, great quality. They had the best information for measurement, Met my expectations! Very happy with my product. Thanks

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    Etsy c.

    Worked perfectly and shaped the way I needed them

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    Bryce
    Worked perfectly and shaped the way I need...

    Worked perfectly and shaped the way I needed them

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    Etsy c.

    I have used these bracket twice before. They are great quality.

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    Hailie
    I have used these bracket twice before. T...

    I have used these bracket twice before. They are great quality.

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    Christopher P.
    Quality product

    First impression was great…well packaged and kept safe in transit. After unwrapping, the product looks great and is finished well. Can’t wait to build my project.

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    Clarissa
    Wonderful product and wonderful company. H...

    Wonderful product and wonderful company. Have ordered a couple of times and quality is great!

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    Aniya
    This is the second time we've ordered thes...

    This is the second time we've ordered these brackets and we LOVE them. We had some issues with shipping that was not the sellers fault and when we did receive the items, we were missing some bolts due to the shipping provider repackaging the items. They happily and promptly shipped us new bolts with no additional charges. Wonderful customer service!!!! And excellent quality item!!

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    Matthewv G.

    Z Bracket for Open Shelving - Black, Brass, Bronze, White, & Silver

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    Sam
    Beautiful brackets, excellent quality and...

    Beautiful brackets, excellent quality and design. This was my second purchase from Cascade.

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    Chris W.

    Z Bracket for Open Shelving - Black, Brass, Bronze, White, & Silver

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    Tara
    Sturdy and exactly as pictured

    Sturdy and exactly as pictured

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    Allison M.
    Amazing quality!!! We are so happy with ou...

    Amazing quality!!! We are so happy with our order!!!

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    Kelly W.
    Love these shelf brackets. Second time ord...

    Love these shelf brackets. Second time ordering for our home. Great quality and supporting a local small business.

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    Pamela S.
    Amazing quality on these items. Extremely...

    Amazing quality on these items. Extremely sturdy!

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    Anniessa K.
    Beautiful, solid, exactly as described.

    Beautiful, solid, exactly as described.

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    Christopher N.L.
    Solid. Purchased before. Will purchase aga...

    Solid. Purchased before. Will purchase again.

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    Kathleen P.
    Products

    Very nice brackets

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    Kelsie J.
    Sturdy and perfect for what we needed. Jus...

    Sturdy and perfect for what we needed. Just note that these are slightly wider than store-bought wood dimensions. So maybe double check measurements before ordering.

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    Ashley O.
    Perfect ! Exactly as described

    Perfect ! Exactly as described

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    Teresa R.
    Love these!

    Love these!

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    Robyn B.
    High quality hardware

    The shelf brackets we purchased are very high quality. Exactly sized, straight, and the screw holes are in exactly the same place on each bracket...and the screws are painted to match perfectly! Our order was shipped promptly and arrived in perfect condition - very well wrapped. We misjudged the placement of our shelves and had turn around and order screws + toggle bolts. Those also matched the matte gold brackets and were shipped very quickly. Shelves are installed now and they look great! I highly recommend this company for iron hardware. Very well crafted and finished.

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    Robyn

    It’s perfect! So perfect, in fact, that I’ve ordered more!

    Strong, Sturdy, Classic

    One of our best sellers, Z Brackets offer a strong, sturdy solution for shelf systems. These lipped holders keep shelves snugly in place and are perfect for those who want to mount shelves while showcasing their hardware.

    Made in the USA from premium steel, these shelving brackets are a modern take on a classic design. Available in standard, heavy-duty, and double-bracket options.