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Sauder Miscellaneous Storage 5-Shelf Bookcase/ Book shelf, Select Cherry finish

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Room Type Living Room
Number of Shelves 5
Special Feature Adjustable
Product Dimensions 13.23"D x 35.28"W x 69.76"H
Style Transitional
Age Range (Description) Adult
Finish Type Select Cherry
Brand Sauder
Product Care Instructions Wipe with Damp Cloth
Size L: 35.28" x W: 13.23" x H: 69.76"
Material
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  • FUNCTIONAL ELEGANCE – Revitalize your space with a tall bookcase that combines style and practicality, perfect for showcasing books and decor while keeping your home organized
  • CUSTOMIZED STORAGE – Enjoy three adjustable shelves that allow you to modify heights, accommodating everything from large binders to decorative items for a perfect fit
  • VERSATILE USE – Ideal for any room, this bookcase offers ample space for books, office supplies, or linens, helping you maintain a tidy and functional environment
  • CLASSIC FINISH – Finished in a rich Select Cherry, this bookcase adds warmth and sophistication to your decor, blending seamlessly with modern and traditional styles
  • DURABLE DESIGN – Built with quality materials, this bookcase is designed for everyday use, ensuring it stands the test of time while providing reliable storage solutions
  • SPACIOUS DIMENSIONS – DIMENSIONS – Measures: L: 35.28" x W: 13.23" x H: 69.76" for a substantial presence in your space
  • EASY ASSEMBLY – Comes with clear instructions and all necessary hardware, making setup a breeze so you can enjoy your new bookcase in no time
35.28" 13.23" 69.76" 35.28"

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Sauder Select Collection - Bookcases

Sauder Select Collection Bookcases

From living room to home office, Sauder Select bookcases offer flexible, functional storage with a timeless look—perfect for books, baskets, or your favorite decorative pieces.

Adaptable Organization

Adjustable Shelf

Customizable Storage

Adjustable shelves offer flexible storage for everything from books to framed photos and decorative accents.

Closed Storage Bookcase

Modular Design

Standalone or paired, these pieces work together to create storage solutions that grow with your needs.

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Multiple Design Options

Available in a range of finishes, sizes, and design configurations to match your space and personal style.

Closed Storage Bookcase

Hidden Clutter Control

Cabinet doors offer discreet storage to keep everyday items out of sight and your space looking neat and tidy!

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Dimensions
L:35.3” x W:13.2” x H:69.8” L:35.28" x W:13.31" x H:43.78" L:35.28" x W:13.23" x H:29.92" L:35.28" x W:13.23" x H:69.76" L:29.29” x W:13.47" x H:71.42" L:27.01" x W:12.76" x H:72.01" L:29.29" x W:29.29" x H:69.76"
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Adjustable Shelving Stackable Stackable Storage Doors Adjustable Shelving Storage Doors Corner Design
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Room Type Living Room
Number of Shelves 5
Special Feature Adjustable
Product Dimensions 13.23"D x 35.28"W x 69.76"H
Style Transitional
Age Range (Description) Adult
Finish Type Select Cherry
Brand Sauder
Product Care Instructions Wipe with Damp Cloth
Size L: 35.28" x W: 13.23" x H: 69.76"
Weight Limit 15 Pounds
Assembly Required Yes
Recommended Uses For Product Storage
Number of Items 1
Manufacturer Sauder Woodworking
Included Components Materials, Hardware, Assembly instructions
Model Name Miscellaneous Storage
Item Weight 83.4 Pounds
Furniture Finish Select Cherry
Installation Type Freestanding
Min. Required Door Width 45.28 Inches
Weight capacity Maximum weight: 15 Pounds
Back Style Closed Back
Specific Uses For Product Books
Unit Count 1.0 Count
Shelf Thickness 0.63 Inches
Global Trade Identification Number 00042666110044
UPC 042666110044 705641504251
Item Weight 83.4 pounds
ASIN B006R9VNSG
Country of Origin Vietnam
Item model number 412835
Customer Reviews
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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer No
Finish types Select Cherry
Number of pieces 1
Warranty Description 5 year parts.
Batteries required No

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Transform your space with the versatile 5-shelf bookcase from the Sauder Miscellaneous Storage collection. This tall bookcase, finished in a rich Select Cherry Finish, serves multiple purposes across rooms. With five spacious shelves, including three adjustable ones, there's plenty of space for your books, décor, or even kitchen essentials. Its elegant woodgrain design suits any room and complements both traditional and transitional styles. Whether in the living room, home office, or laundry area, this bookcase offers endless display and storage possibilities. Let it add style and function to your home. Don't wait—create a tidier, more elegant space today.

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Customers appreciate the bookcase's appearance, particularly its chalked chestnut color, and find it serves its purpose well, holding books easily and providing needed storage space. The build quality receives mixed feedback - while some find it solidly built, others report it coming damaged multiple times. Assembly experiences vary, with some finding the directions easy to follow while others consider them poorly thought out. Stability is a concern as the bookshelf wobbles once assembled and shelves sag when full of books. While some find it a good value for money, others describe it as cheap, and opinions on fit are divided between those who say it accommodates their book collection nicely and those who report pieces not fitting right.

1,515 customers mention "Looks nice"1,327 positive188 negative

Customers find the bookcase visually appealing, particularly appreciating its chalked chestnut color, and one customer mentions it matches their display cabinets perfectly.

"...As a closing note, the bookshelf looks so great in my room and I'll be considering more Sauder furniture to tie the room together." Read more

"The finish on this product is lovely and works well with my decor. It is very sturdy. The shelves are heavy, not unbearable...." Read more

"...While the unit seems designed well enough for its intend purpose and usage, due to the particle board, the unit does not look..." Read more

"...Overall, I think this is a well made, beautiful piece of furniture. I'm glad this is the one I chose to purchase, and I have no regrets in buying it...." Read more

826 customers mention "Product quality"647 positive179 negative

Customers find the bookcase to be an excellent product that serves its purpose well.

"...It is very sturdy. The shelves are heavy, not unbearable. Since putting furniture together is not in my wheelhouse, I had a little trouble." Read more

"...shelf units. In my home office, they are very useful and look really nice. I got the cherry finish, and it is just..." Read more

"Very sturdy and well made book case...." Read more

"...It shifts horizontally, slightly, if I touch a particular side panel..." Read more

223 customers mention "Holds a lot"187 positive36 negative

Customers find the bookcase spacious, with plenty of room for books and LPs, and one customer mentions it can store over 50 photo albums.

"These are larger, nice looking bookshelves capable of holding a Large number of books, or whatever you put on them. Things to know...." Read more

"...I love its sleek design and spacious storage. However, assembling it was a real struggle. Once together, though, it’s sturdy and functional...." Read more

"Perfect size to store all of my adult coloring books. Color is a close match to another cabinet in the room...." Read more

"...I like that the shelves have a raised edge, and there’s plenty of space on it. There’s barely an extra parts and no excessive plastic packaging...." Read more

1,868 customers mention "Quality"1,005 positive863 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the bookcase's construction, with some finding it solidly built while others report receiving damaged units multiple times.

"...Although it's made of manufactured wood, it feels incredibly sturdy, much higher quality than cheaper made-in-China furniture...." Read more

"...the pin in its hole in piece X, the plastic can be damaged and have its end of the pin no longer fit in the hole in piece..." Read more

"...It is very sturdy. The shelves are heavy, not unbearable. Since putting furniture together is not in my wheelhouse, I had a little trouble." Read more

"...The damaged corner is right in the front and noticeable to all looking at the bookshelf." Read more

1,400 customers mention "Ease of assembly"912 positive488 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with assembling the bookcase, with some finding the directions easy to follow while others report it's not easy to put together and the instructions aren't very detailed.

"...unit to the vertical with the top down. Then the screws are easy to install. There are several screws. They all need a #..." Read more

"...I read a lot of reviews saying this was easy to put together, but I wouldn't necessarily say it was easy...." Read more

"...criticism is that the labeling of bagged parts (screws) is not dyslexia friendly (ex: S23 vs S32)...." Read more

"...The instructions are fairly clear, and even show that the authors have a bit of a sense of humor...." Read more

755 customers mention "Value for money"503 positive252 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the bookcase's value for money, with some finding it a good value and others noting it's made from the cheapest wood possible.

"...The finished product looks excellent and very classy for the price...." Read more

"...I have a good looking book shelf at a price I can afford. I like it!" Read more

"...Not worth the time or money spent." Read more

"...But is does well for the price. This amazon item is a bit cheaper than other vendors with the same item. I would buy again. Thx MM" Read more

193 customers mention "Fit"101 positive92 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with how the bookcase fits: while some say it accommodates their book collection nicely and matches most house styles, others report that pieces don't align properly and are too narrow.

"...However, it's not very large or super noticable, and I'm sure I could cover it with a similar colored Sharpie or something, so I didn't bother..." Read more

"...mashed spots and burrs will jam into the track and impede the slide and quality of fit." Read more

"...The pieces fit together pretty well, and as long as you double-check your steps, you shouldn't have a problem...." Read more

"...The bottom left piece of my bookshelf had a short front molding, so there is some particle board that sticks out and pretty much ruins the fluidity..." Read more

278 customers mention "Stability"55 positive223 negative

Customers report significant stability issues with the bookcase, noting that it wobbles once assembled, sags in the middle, and shelves sag when fully loaded with books.

"...The whole thing is slightly wobbly, but not horribly so. The end result is a shelf I would’ve paid $75 on marketplace for. Decide wisely." Read more

"...them as well as when they are constructed, you will likely need help to stand them up...." Read more

"...adjustable shelves aren't going to hold a ton of weight, and the unit does wobble (hence the star subtraction), but all in all, I am relatively..." Read more

"...tacks are just as long and sturdy as the included nails, but provide better stability with the added contact area and hold the back panel nice and..." Read more

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Very sturdy and well made book case. I highly recommend having 2 people to put it together, I did it by myself but a few of the steps were quite difficult with only one person. Once it was finished though the book case feels very sturdy and durable. The quality of materials is very very nice.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2025
    I'm very satisfied with the Sauder 5-shelf bookshelf I purchased. The finished product looks excellent and very classy for the price. Although it's made of manufactured wood, it feels incredibly sturdy, much higher quality than cheaper made-in-China furniture. Assembly was easy and the instructions were clear. My only criticism is that the labeling of bagged parts (screws) is not dyslexia friendly (ex: S23 vs S32). Read the instructions carefully and make sure you grab the correct part. As a closing note, the bookshelf looks so great in my room and I'll be considering more Sauder furniture to tie the room together.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2025
    Color: Select Cherry FinishVerified Purchase
    The finish on this product is lovely and works well with my decor. It is very sturdy. The shelves are heavy, not unbearable. Since putting furniture together is not in my wheelhouse, I had a little trouble.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2023
    Color: Select Cherry FinishVerified Purchase
    I bought and assembled three of these
    shelf units. In my home office, they are
    very useful and look really nice. I got
    the cherry finish, and it is just
    gorgeous, prettiest furniture finish I
    ever saw.

    From 15 feet away, one of the shelf units
    looks nice enough for nearly any office or
    living room. But since the unit is
    designed to be assembled by the customer,
    up close it does not look quite as nice as
    high quality traditional furniture making.

    While the unit seems designed well enough
    for its intend purpose and usage, due to
    the particle board, the unit does not look
    as rugged as, say, some units I have in
    solid oak from about 100 years ago.

    There is an instruction book that
    documents how to assemble the unit in 14
    steps. The 'technical writing' is very
    good.

    Along with the particle board pieces,
    there are some small pieces, nearly all
    metal. All these small pieces come in a
    plastic bag. Suggestion: Get 12 little
    bowls and sort each piece type into its
    own bowl.

    Some of the details of how the shelves are
    assembled are innovative. Mostly the
    shelves are held together with some 'pins'
    and 'cams'.

    For joining two pieces of the particle
    board, say, X and Y, piece X has a hole
    for a pin and piece Y has a correspoding
    hole for the other end of the same pin
    and, at the end of that hole, a hole in
    the surface for a cam. Then when pieces X
    and Y are joined, one end of the pin will
    be in the hole in piece X and the other
    end in the hole and cam of piece Y.

    The pin is a little complicated: The end
    that goes into the cam has a grove that
    fits into the side of the cam and gets
    pulled on as the cam is turned. The other
    end has some tough, black plastic. When
    the cam is turned, the pin tries to slide
    out of the black plastic, and the black
    plastic expands and makes the pin tight in
    the hole in piece X.

    Suggestion: Put the pin in the hole in
    piece X and then move piece Y to slide its
    hole over its end of the pin.

    If the pin is in piece Y first, then as
    move pieces X and Y into position and get
    the pin in its hole in piece X, the
    plastic can be damaged and have its end of
    the pin no longer fit in the hole in piece
    X. When this happened to me, I just used
    a knife to trim a little of the black
    plastic. But, still, I suggest, put the
    pin in the hole in piece X first, making
    the black plastic safe, and then move
    piece Y in position. The end of the pin
    with the plastic is delicate; the other
    end is not.

    Mostly the unit is to be assembled on a
    floor, on its back. You may want some
    good knee pads -- not a joke.

    Okay, there is a risk of damaging the unit
    and, thus, have to be careful. In detail,
    there are 6 shelves, three are adjustable.
    For the other three, there is the top, the
    bottom, and one between those two.

    The top and the bottom have decorative
    pieces. Then to attach the back, flip the
    unit on its front and have the back up.
    The two decorative pieces will then be in
    contact with the floor, and due to these
    decorative pieces, the 'between' shelf
    will NOT be in contact with the floor and
    will be about 2 inches from the floor.

    THEN: Do NOT lean on the shelf unit!! If
    lean very hard, say, using the unit to
    help stand, can have a pin be pulled out
    of its hole bringing much of particle
    board surface of its hole along with it.

    Solution: Get two thick books, say, 1000
    pages each, and put one at each end of the
    'between' shelf and between that shelf and
    the floor. Then can lean on the unit
    without damaging it.

    The back is thin, made of two pieces, and
    get attached with 3/4 inch long nails.
    Budget the use of the nails or might run
    out. I wanted more nails. The nails that
    come with the unit are good, and would
    have to look carefully to find extras just
    as good.

    In attaching the back pieces, should get
    their position accurate within about 1/16
    of an inch everywhere. With less
    accuracy, might have some of the back
    extend beyond the unit. Also each of the
    nails has to go into the edge of a piece
    of particle board, hopefully into the
    center of that edge. Else the nail can
    protrud from and damage the surface of the
    board. Also want each nail not too close
    to the edge of the back. Such alignment
    needs the 1/16" accuracy.

    One piece of the back, the 'upper' piece,
    covers from the 'between' board to the top
    board. This piece attaches first. The
    other piece, the 'lower' piece, covers
    from the 'between' board to the bottom
    board and overlaps the upper piece where
    the upper piece already covers the edge of
    the 'between' board.

    Then, of course, the part of the unit
    where the upper piece attaches may
    slightly fail to be a rectangle. So, get
    the upper piece very carefully positioned
    so that its lower edge just covers the
    edge of the 'between' board and nail the
    piece to the 'between' board. Then 'skew'
    the upper part of the unit so that it is
    accurately a rectangle, put a nail in each
    of the two upper corners of the upper
    piece to hold the alignment achieved, and
    then put in the rest of the nails in the
    upper piece. That is, to get the upper
    piece attached within 1/16", expect to
    have to use some 'skew'.

    Similarly for the lower piece.

    There is a chance that, at the edge of the
    'between' board, a nail for the lower
    piece could hit a nail for the upper
    piece. So, after nailing the upper piece
    to the edge of the 'between' board, for
    each of those nails mark on the upper
    piece a little above the 'between' board
    where the nail is so that when nailing the
    lower piece can avoid each nail already in
    the upper piece.

    When nailing the lower piece to the upper
    piece and into the edge of the 'between'
    board, for each nail need some way to know
    where to start the nail to have it enter
    the center of the edge of the 'between'
    board. At the ends of the 'between'
    board, it is easy to locate nails
    correctly. So put a nail at each end and
    have a loop of kite string from one of the
    nails to the other and then to a hanging
    weight to make the string tight and
    straight. Then put the rest of the nails
    in the bottom piece between the two pieces
    of string. Or use a chalk line or draw a
    line using a yard stick as a straight
    edge.

    The 'between' board gets a piece of edge
    trim. It is to be attached with right
    angle brackets. Each bracket gets two
    small screws. The instructions say that
    this piece of edge trim should be attached
    when the unit is on its back on the floor.
    With the unit in this position, the little
    screws are very awkward to install, would
    be easier for someone the size of a
    kitten. An easy solution is to lift the
    unit to the vertical with the top down.
    Then the screws are easy to install.

    There are several screws. They all need a
    #2 Phillips head screwdriver.

    For installing the nails, finally I
    decided to use two extra tools, a pair of
    needle nose pliers and a strong
    flashlight. Then for each nail, hold it
    just under its head in the tip of the
    pliers. Use the flashlight to remove all
    shadows from the desired location of the
    nail. Then position the tip of the nail
    carefully, make the nail vertical, give a
    tap or two with the hammer, move the
    pliers out of the way, and finish driving
    in the nail. The unit comes with a little
    plastic gauge for such positioning, but
    when I squeezed a nail, it would jump out
    of the plastic and land a foot or two
    away.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2025
    Color: White PlankVerified Purchase
    Very sturdy and well made book case. I highly recommend having 2 people to put it together, I did it by myself but a few of the steps were quite difficult with only one person. Once it was finished though the book case feels very sturdy and durable. The quality of materials is very very nice.
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    Heavy, but worth it!

    Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2025
    Very sturdy and well made book case. I highly recommend having 2 people to put it together, I did it by myself but a few of the steps were quite difficult with only one person. Once it was finished though the book case feels very sturdy and durable. The quality of materials is very very nice.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2023
    Color: Salt OakVerified Purchase
    I love this bookshelf! It looks really nice. If Amazon had a half star option, I'd be giving it 4.5 stars. The reasons I'm docking off half a star are:
    1) There was a scratch on one of the top front pieces. However, it's not very large or super noticable, and I'm sure I could cover it with a similar colored Sharpie or something, so I didn't bother trying to get a replacement because that would just be a hassle. But the packaging the shelf came in wasn't damaged at all, so I'm guessing it happened when the pieces were being put in the box. But things happen, I'm not upset about is as it's an easy enough fix.
    2) I read a lot of reviews saying this was easy to put together, but I wouldn't necessarily say it was easy. I'm fairly handy with tools, having put together a lot of furniture and doing minor home repairs on my own. I put this bookshelf together by myself. It took a couple hours and some steps required a lot of arm/hand strength to get the screws in, and I ended up stripping a lot of the screws just trying to get them screwed all the way in. I'm thinking using a drill would have made things a lot easier, but the instructions say not to and I'm usually one to do things by the book, so I didn't. However, if I had to put together another one of these, I think I'd probably go ahead and just use a drill for some of the steps to save time and avoid getting frustrated.
    3) Some reviews say that the shelf doesn't seem sturdy on the sides, like it'll topple over onto itself, but I disagree. It seems very sturdy once put together and I'm not at all worried about it falling apart. BUT, I'm not so sure that it wouldn't fall forward if pulled on or hit. I have 2 dogs (50 and 60 lbs) that sometimes play rough, so I absolutely used the safety strap to attach it to the wall because I'm not confident that the shelf wouldn't fall forward if they were playing and rolled into it or something. I do have it on a carpeted floor, so maybe on a hardwood floor it would feel more stable. I don't like that the safety strap pokes through a big hole in the backboard of the bookshelf. I feel like the hole doesn't need to be so big. I ended up cutting the circle that comes off the backboard, leaving enough of a space for the safety strap to poke through, and then taping the rest of the circle back in place from the back so it's not as visible.

    Overall, I think this is a well made, beautiful piece of furniture. I'm glad this is the one I chose to purchase, and I have no regrets in buying it. I think it will hold up for quite a while.

    Also, props to the Amazon driver who delivered it! It was a little heavy, and I was home by myself and worried I wouldn't be able to get it inside on my own without opening it and carrying it in piece by piece. It was raining though, and that wouldn't be ideal, so he carried it inside and set it down in my living room for me. He was very nice and I appreciate him taking that extra step to make my life a little easier!
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    4.5 Stars 🌟

    Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2023
    I love this bookshelf! It looks really nice. If Amazon had a half star option, I'd be giving it 4.5 stars. The reasons I'm docking off half a star are:
    1) There was a scratch on one of the top front pieces. However, it's not very large or super noticable, and I'm sure I could cover it with a similar colored Sharpie or something, so I didn't bother trying to get a replacement because that would just be a hassle. But the packaging the shelf came in wasn't damaged at all, so I'm guessing it happened when the pieces were being put in the box. But things happen, I'm not upset about is as it's an easy enough fix.
    2) I read a lot of reviews saying this was easy to put together, but I wouldn't necessarily say it was easy. I'm fairly handy with tools, having put together a lot of furniture and doing minor home repairs on my own. I put this bookshelf together by myself. It took a couple hours and some steps required a lot of arm/hand strength to get the screws in, and I ended up stripping a lot of the screws just trying to get them screwed all the way in. I'm thinking using a drill would have made things a lot easier, but the instructions say not to and I'm usually one to do things by the book, so I didn't. However, if I had to put together another one of these, I think I'd probably go ahead and just use a drill for some of the steps to save time and avoid getting frustrated.
    3) Some reviews say that the shelf doesn't seem sturdy on the sides, like it'll topple over onto itself, but I disagree. It seems very sturdy once put together and I'm not at all worried about it falling apart. BUT, I'm not so sure that it wouldn't fall forward if pulled on or hit. I have 2 dogs (50 and 60 lbs) that sometimes play rough, so I absolutely used the safety strap to attach it to the wall because I'm not confident that the shelf wouldn't fall forward if they were playing and rolled into it or something. I do have it on a carpeted floor, so maybe on a hardwood floor it would feel more stable. I don't like that the safety strap pokes through a big hole in the backboard of the bookshelf. I feel like the hole doesn't need to be so big. I ended up cutting the circle that comes off the backboard, leaving enough of a space for the safety strap to poke through, and then taping the rest of the circle back in place from the back so it's not as visible.

    Overall, I think this is a well made, beautiful piece of furniture. I'm glad this is the one I chose to purchase, and I have no regrets in buying it. I think it will hold up for quite a while.

    Also, props to the Amazon driver who delivered it! It was a little heavy, and I was home by myself and worried I wouldn't be able to get it inside on my own without opening it and carrying it in piece by piece. It was raining though, and that wouldn't be ideal, so he carried it inside and set it down in my living room for me. He was very nice and I appreciate him taking that extra step to make my life a little easier!
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  • Kaytee
    5.0 out of 5 stars Just get it.
    Reviewed in Canada on April 12, 2017
    Color: Select Cherry FinishVerified Purchase
    Great, sturdy, beautiful. I'm planning on replacing the other 2 old Ikea bookshelves with this model (I know, I know, but Krevbäck bookshelves where the most amazing bookshelves Ikea ever made, they even lasted 8 moving sessions. Of course they discontinued them!).

    If you are hesitating buying those, here's what's up with them: Yeah, they might have minor scratches, it happens, mine had none I easily noticed. Read the .... manual. It says not to tighten the screws too much for the upper part, because if you do, you will go through the wood and it doesn't look great (It's still not that noticeable, I got lucky). It's very heavy. Unless you're strong (you can always move it sideways and wiggle it like I did), get someone to help put in into position once you're done assembling it. It offers way more space than I originally thought it would. My Krevbäck a pretty wide, these aren't much wider, yet I could fit way more books per shelves. Amazing!

    It's better quality than most you'll see in stores and cheaper.
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  • ペーター
    4.0 out of 5 stars 独りで組立しました。
    Reviewed in Japan on August 14, 2022
    Color: Lintel OakVerified Purchase
    組立大変だった。二人以上で。
    出来上がりは、素晴らしい特に木肌の色が何ともいえない。
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  • Sandy M
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love the colour
    Reviewed in Canada on September 29, 2021
    Color: Jamocha WoodVerified Purchase
    Perfect colour for my needs and easy for one person to assemble
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Bueno
    Reviewed in Mexico on March 12, 2023
    Color: Select Cherry FinishVerified Purchase
    Luce muy bien, solo no se fija mucho.
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    Reviewed in Mexico on November 24, 2024
    Color: Oiled Oak FinishVerified Purchase
    Un poco complicado la armada , pero valió la pena , está bello
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    Hermoso !!!

    Reviewed in Mexico on November 24, 2024
    Un poco complicado la armada , pero valió la pena , está bello
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