DESIGN ROOTED IN NEW YORK. CRAFTED IN THE USA.
Modern Shelving:
Where Vision, Design, and Craftsmanship Unite
A LEGACY OF INNOVATION
Modern Shelving was born from the collaboration between industrial engineer Manya and marketing executive John, who shared a bold mission: to create the ultimate modular shelving system. With Manya’s precision in engineering and John’s focus on design and customer experience, they did more than launch a product — they pioneered a new way of thinking about shelving.From the beginning, Modern Shelving was built for designers, architects, and discerning customers who demand more than storage. We deliver customizable modular systems that adapt to every environment — from lofts in New York City to leading retail spaces across the country.
BUILT IN AMERICA, DESIGNED FOR THE WORLD
Every Modern Shelving system is proudly manufactured in the United States, blending advanced engineering with timeless design. This commitment to local production ensures not only quality and durability, but also sustainable practices and trusted craftsmanship. Our brand thrives through collaboration — working alongside architects, interior designers, and select retailers who bring our vision into homes, offices, and commercial spaces.
DEFINING SPACES, INSPIRING LIFESTYLES
Today, Modern Shelving is a trusted partner in design, bridging New York City’s energy and creativity with American manufacturing excellence. Each system we build is more than shelving — it’s a way to design and define your space with confidence, style, and purpose.
An industrial engineer and marketing executive's mission to create the ultimate modular shelving system.
What sets MODERN SHELVING apart
Reliability
innovate with purpose.
Customer Satisfaction
Nestled in the heart of San Clemente, CA, Modern Shelving began its journey not just as another brand, but as a symbol of two worlds converging — the precision of industrial engineering and the ingenuity of bespoke design. This remarkable fusion was made possible by Manya and John Clark.
Manya Clark, with her meticulous eye for detail and her background in industrial engineering, always sought to challenge the norms of design. She believed that every space, no matter how constrained, could be both functional and stylish. This ethos made her a force to be reckoned with in the industrial world, but she felt a void. She wanted to not just create, but innovate, crafting designs that echoed the uniqueness of every individual.
John Clark, not just Manya’s life partner but the yin to her professional yang. John, a customer-focused creative, had an uncanny ability to listen, to really hear what people wanted from their living or retail spaces. Where others saw fixed dimensions and static designs, John visualized fluidity and transformation.
Their story began on a sun-drenched afternoon in San Clemente, amidst sketches, coffee cups, and a shared dream. Manya brought the precision — the ability to transform materials into durable, sustainable shelving that could bear weight yet looked effortless. John, with his intuition for customer needs, dreamt of customizable modules that could fit snugly into a SoHo boutique or maximize space in a Brooklyn apartment.
Modern Shelving wasn’t just born that day; it was envisioned. It wasn’t about merely creating shelves; it was about redefining spaces.
With Manya’s engineering prowess and John’s relentless focus on the customer, they didn’t just bring another product to market. They introduced a revolution — innovative, custom-made modular designs tailored for every need, every dream, every nook and cranny.
Today, as Modern Shelving graces both major retail brands and intimate New York apartments, the spirit of that sun-drenched afternoon lives on. Every piece carries with it the legacy of Manya’s precision and John’s passion, a testament to a dream nurtured in San Clemente and embraced by the world.
Featured Installations
From 19th-Century Brick Walls to Modern Design: Ana Hincapie’s Cincinnati Home with Modern Shelving®
A book collector works with the Modern Shelving team to create a bookshelf against a brick wall.
From Vision to Reality: Tyler Rink Designs His Perfect Modern Shelving® System Using the Shelvinator
Tyler Rink of Tyler Rink Designs shares his experience ordering and installing shelves for his home studio.
Building Better Spaces: Panoramic Interests Partners with Modern Shelving® in Berkeley
San Francisco based builders use Modern Shelving® for a Berkeley apartment project.
Nina Haines Blends Sapph-Lit Passion and Modern Shelving® Design in Her New Home
A New York based publisher installs shelves in her new apartment to house her massive book collection.