Live edge wood

You could build a simple frame to sit it on, or use hairpin metal legs. That would leave your edges intact, as you could attach it underneath.

Myvote is for decorative wrought iron brackets. And I would do 5 of them for interest - hopefully evenly spaced and hit the studs! Here are some cool examples.

http://www.houseofantiquehardware.com/Cast-Iron-Swirl-Shelf-Bracket-In-Matte-Black?utm_source=froog&utm_medium=cse-nc&utm_campaign=gdf&partner=froog&gdffi=acd9967c52ff4737a3a3e0a43a275a41&gdfms=8742C10BCA2041E1BF238877422F585D&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgb3OBRDNARIsAOyZbxAa1uDSz-rXfih42IRJElmvCClj_jvBhqBVGNB8mbI6OBSSnGG-mZUaAqTsEALw_wcB

http://www.houseofantiquehardware.com/Perched-Cardinal-Cast-Iron-Shelf-Bracket?utm_source=froog&utm_medium=cse-nc&utm_campaign=gdf&partner=froog&gdffi=acd9967c52ff4737a3a3e0a43a275a41&gdfms=206F61F77D8C4BBE9960A474839458CF&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgb3OBRDNARIsAOyZbxByj9z5nZH6QaW6h7YCZ08b9dFaICQn1U3hRylfFaXzcUMfGxrT6F8aAkl4EALw_wcB

http://www.houseofantiquehardware.com/cast-iron-scroll-shelf-bracket-6-3-8-inch-x-7-1-4-inch?utm_source=froog&utm_medium=cse-nc&utm_campaign=gdf&partner=froog&gdffi=acd9967c52ff4737a3a3e0a43a275a41&gdfms=A44F0A10D822470CB8F8C626A77CFC78&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgb3OBRDNARIsAOyZbxBU1xxOQXdXIXjGzXOTvw3XyhT51Q9NWhGMf6yfyED62DB8YnMSOOIaApp5EALw_wcB

http://www.houseofantiquehardware.com/industiral-style-cast-iron-shelf-bracket-8-3-4-inch-x-8-3-4-inch?utm_source=froog&utm_medium=cse-nc&utm_campaign=gdf&partner=froog&gdffi=acd9967c52ff4737a3a3e0a43a275a41&gdfms=B7293C7496824C3895B0C734E605F804&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgb3OBRDNARIsAOyZbxAeCaGwepAzzQG528Nv0KMa-T6Q3cc8oKtn6F3CQfwiEm3I2iMDg8QaAiCfEALw_wcB

How thick is it? if its 2-3" thick you drill holes in the backside and do a floating shelf mount.... https://www.houzz.com/product/80937107-heavy-duty-floating-shelf-bracket-transitional-brackets

If not you could use metal shelf brackets and adorn them with branches to make them rustic. https://www.google.com/search?q=pictures+of+forked+branch+shelf+brackets&client=opera&hs=7EB&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjj1ZzSpc7WAhUO4GMKHZ96AOYQ7AkISA&biw=1366&bih=629

thank you!!

I think we will do both floating and then add a couple brackets underneath for looks =)