8" x 16-3/4" Medium Floating Shelf Bracket, Black Finish

Floating Shelf Bracket For Concealed Support

Floating shelf bracket by Federal Brace is a concealed steel support that mounts directly to a wall to create a clean floating shelf appearance. The bracket uses 0.25 inch thick steel, so it provides a solid structural core for shelves that need dependable load handling in kitchens, living areas, or work spaces. Arms extend from both ends of the 16.75 inch long bracket, giving you two opposing supports that slide into a shelf box or other shelf material for hidden mounting. The arms project 8 inches from the wall, which is sized to carry a 10 inch deep shelf without deflection, helping keep finished shelving visually level under typical loading. A gloss black powder coated finish covers the steel, so the bracket stays low-visibility in shadow lines while adding a layer of surface protection on the job.

Key Floating Shelf Bracket Details That Matter

• The floating shelf bracket is rated for a 200 pound carrying capacity, so it can support heavier loads such as dishes, books, or media equipment without requiring visible corbels in the design.
• Each floating shelf bracket mounts to the wall with 0.25 inch slots, so the installer gains some side-to-side play to fine-tune alignment with framing while still using substantial fasteners for load transfer.
• The medium size bracket measures 16.75 inches long by 1.65 inches tall with 8 inch arms, so it fits typical cabinet and shelf proportions while leaving enough steel height for rigidity across the span.
• Four mounting slots are spaced 16 inches on center from center of slot to center of slot, so the bracket layout matches standard stud spacing and helps place anchor points directly into framing members.
• The bracket is made from 0.25 inch thick heavy duty steel with a black powder coated finish, so it delivers a robust support with a neutral dark color that hides easily behind or inside the finished shelf.

Stud-Mounted Floating Shelf Bracket Setup

The floating shelf bracket mounts to the wall using sets of 1 inch long slots positioned along the 16.75 inch steel body, so it can be shifted during installation to land over studs and optimize carry capacity. Slots laid out 16 inches on center correspond to common stud layouts, giving a straightforward reference when laying out bracket positions behind drywall or sheathing. Arms projecting 8 inches establish the structural shelf depth, so fabricating a 10 inch deep shelf or shelf box remains simple while staying within the supported range. Because the arms extend from both ends of the bar, the shelf material receives support along two embedded points, which spreads the load through the shelf and back into the wall structure for day-to-day use.

Using The 8 x 16-3/4 Floating Shelf Bracket On Projects

Where This Medium Floating Shelf Bracket Fits Best

The 8 x 16-3/4 floating shelf bracket in the Federal Brace family sits in a size range that works well for medium-length shelves in closets, kitchens, and media walls where a 10 inch deep shelf is common. Arms that project 8 inches are designed to work with shelves deeper than the arm length, so a 10 inch shelf can overhang the arms slightly while still staying within the supported zone described as without deflection. The 1.65 inch tall back plate keeps the bracket profile compact, allowing it to sit behind finished materials while still giving enough vertical steel to handle the 200 pound rated carrying capacity in typical framed wall conditions. Four 0.25 inch slots across the 16.75 inch length give multiple tie-in points, so the installer can spread loading across several fasteners when mounting to framing members. The gloss black finish helps the bracket disappear visually in shadow lines behind wood, painted MDF, or other shelf constructions.

How The Design Supports Repeatable Shelf Results

The floating shelf bracket is part of a lineup with sizes at 34.50 inches, 22.50 inches, 16.75 inches, and 9.75 inches, all 1.65 inches tall with 8 inch arms, so projects can use the same installation logic across different span lengths for consistent results. The 0.25 inch thick heavy duty steel section gives the bracket stiffness, helping maintain a straight line under load so finished shelves stay level from end to end. Slots that are 1 inch long and 0.25 inch wide allow some horizontal adjustment during layout, which helps align multiple brackets along a run of shelving without re-drilling when framing varies slightly. Slots spaced 16 inches on center reflect common stud intervals, so aligning to studs becomes predictable across multiple bays when laying out an entire wall of floating shelves. A 200 pound carrying capacity per bracket offers a clear load reference when planning the number of supports for wider shelves, helping installers scale from a single medium bracket to multiple brackets on longer shelves while staying within the rated range.

Buyer Questions About This Floating Shelf Bracket

Choose This Bracket For Stable Floating Shelf Runs

The Federal Brace floating shelf bracket in the 8 x 16-3/4 x 1.65 inch medium size pairs 0.25 inch heavy duty steel with 8 inch arms and 200 pound capacity, giving a defined structural core for medium-length floating shelves. Slots spaced 16 inches on center and sized at 0.25 inch simplify layout over studs, so tying into framing becomes a straightforward step in the workflow. For projects calling for a gloss black, concealed support behind 10 inch deep shelving, this floating shelf bracket aligns the mounting pattern, load rating, and appearance into a single hardware choice ready for integration into closet, kitchen, or media designs.