Sure books are slowly becoming second to the hand-held devices that can store literally volumes of your favorite authors’ works but for those who have not gone tech, you may need one of there.

So here are 30 of the most unique and unusual bookcases that made our list of outstanding looking designs and styles in a wide selection of materials, sizes and shapes.

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Bookcases can be much more than storage units, they are often a unique piece that can give a special touch to your home or office with a personality all their own. As you will see in this collection, there are some very creative designers that can transform an otherwise boring storage unit into works of art.

We hope you find a great looking one for your home or office.

Nathan James Theo 5-Shelf Wood Ladder Bookcase

  • The Theo Industrial Ladder Shelf is built with a durable metal frame and oak-laminate reclaimed wood for a vintage look.
  • This 5-tier bookcase has a minimalist style that can fit your home office or living room.
  • Lifetime manufacturer warranty: try for 100 days.
  • Easy 30-minute assembly.
  • Length: 24” x Width: 12” x Height: 72” display storage.

Nathan James Theo 5-Shelf Wood Ladder Bookcase with Metal Frame, Natural Brown/White

 

Rustic Wood and Metal Shelving Unit

  • Multipurpose Bookshelf: Open storage shelves design provides perfect platforms for displaying your decorations. Like family photos, novels, speakers or plants. Clean design meets rustic industrial style in this etagere bookcase, ideal for your bedroom, living room, kitchen or office.
  • Super Sturdy Construction: Each shelf can hold up to 130 lbs. The X-shaped bracket will strengthen the stability and keep balance. Adjustable leg pad in the bottom prevent wobbling from uneven floor.
  • Dimensions & Material: 65.55 ” H x 29.52 ” W x 12.67” D. A distance of 13.78 inch between each shelf. Crafted of wrought metal in a matte black finish and high quality of MDF with wood grain PVC finish ensure years of use. Not solid wood.
  • Easy Assembly: Necessary hardware and instruction provided, it takes only 30 minutes to assemble this bookshelf.
  • Decorate Any Room: Simple and clean-lined design adds the industrial refined sensation to any space, making it the perfect addition to all kinds of retro style decoration, home, restaurants, cafes, office and other places.

BON AUGURE Industrial Bookshelf, Etagere Bookcases and Book Shelves 5 Tier, Rustic Wood and Metal Shelving Unit (Dark Gray Oak)

Unique Bookshelf with a Circle or Geometric Design Iron Frame

  • Echo is a narrow bookcase with a unique and modern design to display books, plants, or other decors in any room or entryway.
  • Style your living room or entryway with this modern 4 shelf bookcase with a unique round black metal frame.
  • Lifetime manufacturer : try for 100 days.
  • Easy 40-minute assembly.
  • The Echo 4-tier bookshelf is easy to assemble and features four pads to protect your floors from scratch.
  • Length: 36” x Width: 12” x Height: 36″ bookcase.
Nathan James Echo Modern 4-Shelf Bookcase, Unique Bookshelf with a Circle or Geometric Design Iron Frame, Black

Shelf Storage Organizer Modern Wood Look

  • VINTAGE ELEGANT BOOKSHELF: Different from other common bookshelf, our HOMFA 5-tier bookcase combines art elements with utility function. By displaying multiple items, such as books, family photos, potted plants, CDs, utensils, the modern fashionable iron bookshelf can not only make your house organized and neat without occupying too much space, but also impress your visitors and make you feel happy.
  • STURDY INDUSTRIAL BOOKCASE: Constructed by premium iron and selected chipboard, the contemporary iron bookcase is absolutely solid, stable, sturdy and durable. With excellent metal bracket and thick solid panel, each panel of the bookcase can hold up to 11.5 lbs. With reinforced metal crossbar on its back, the industrial shelf has strong stability and can perfectly protect your items. With such unique design, it will never shake or waggle like any other cheap shelf.
  • MULTIFUNCTIONAL SHELF: The portable ladder shelf is so simple and classic that it can be put in any space in your house, such as living room, bedroom, bathroom, corridor, kitchen or balcony. It is a perfect choice for you to decorate your home or display some artistic items. Size:23.6L*11.8* 62.2*Inch (60*30*158cm).
  • EASY TO MAINTAIN: This rustic shelf can match perfectly with any other furniture in your house. And you will never have trouble in maintaining it, for it won’t satin easily. With top quality, this vintage shelf can be used for a long time.
  • EASY TO ASSEMBLE: All accessories and detailed instruction are included. It is very easy for you to install the simple shelf. You will never have hassle or difficulty in installing it. HOMFA will provide you the best service before and after your purchase. Just buy and enjoy it!
Homfa Bookshelf Rack 5 Tier Vintage Bookcase Shelf Storage Organizer Modern Wood Look Accent Metal Frame Furniture Home Office

Free Standing Wooden Display Bookshelf with 4 Legs and 1 Door

  • MULTIFUNCTIONAL BOOKCASE The cabinet with a combination of open and concealed storage space can be used as bookcase, bedside table, corner table, nightstand and so on. This minimalist cabinet is suitable for your bedroom, living room, dining room, office and so on. You can put it wherever you want, and it will bring you a big surprise.
  • EXCELLENT QUALITY Made of premium non-toxic laminated particleboard and high-quality birch spayed legs, the modern bookcase is sturdy, durable, safe, moisture-proof, waterproof and eco-friendly. Three rooms without door and one cube with door provide more possibility for you to store different kinds of items.
  • SERVICE & ASSEMBLY The Homfa bookcase will provide you with top service. We will solve all of your problems and give you a satisfying solution before and after your purchase. Please contact us whatever you want to know. Buy it and enjoy it. We promise that we will not let you down.Simple structure makes it convenient for you to install this bookshelf. We also have assembling video to help you with the assembling, so the assembly of this 4 Tier Cabinet is quite easy.
  • MODERN FASHION STYLE With classic Nordic style, the bookshelf is simple but fashionable, attractive and luxurious. Straight lines, fashionable colour and wooden legs make it a wonderful decoration for your house. This amazing delicate cabinet will reflect your great taste, add novelties to your house and impress your visitors.
  • SIZE Overall size: 15.7Lx 11.8Wx 51.0H (40x 30x 129.5cm). Leg’s height: 6.3inch (16cm).
Homfa 4 Tier Floor Cabinet, Free Standing Wooden Display Bookshelf with 4 Legs and 1 Door, Side Corner Storage Cabinet Decor Furniture for Home Office, Gray

3-Shelf Bookcase, Highland Oak 

Two adjustable shelves. Enclosed back panel. Highland Oak finish. Engineered wood construction, Assembled dimensions: L: 24.567″ x W: 11.496″ x H: 35.276

Sauder Beginnings 3-Shelf Bookcase, Highland Oak finish

Free Standing Book Storage Organizer

  • ARTISTIC AND HUMANISTIC DESIGN With unique tree-shaped design, our shelves can perfectly conform to most popular household and office furnishing design, making your home and office more attractive and orderly. And it occupies little space, so it’d be a wonderful choice whether you place it in a narrow corridor/balcony, crowded living room or just beside your bed and working/studying/reading desk.
  • SPACE SAVING Homfa Tree bookcase is equipped with 9 shelves on which you can hold up to 5 books, saving yourself from stacks of books and clutter. Small space is never a limitation for your large storage needs!
  • PREMIUM WOOD & FINE CRAFTSMANSHIP The bookshelf is made of solid E1 particle wood with smooth surface. Also, with its highly hardness, it’s durable and won’t be decayed or damaged.
  • CONVENIET LIFE & CONSIDERATE DETAILS Equipped with thickened base panel, solid brackets together with tighten-connected right angles and transparent bottom suckers to floor, our HOMFA tree bookshelf provides the most reinforced supports to your daily-used books, CD, Albums, Working/Studying Files and so on. As you can set our HOMFA opening shelf beside your hand, it’s convenient for you to get what you specifically want from the shelf.
  • SERVICE WARRANTY & MEASUREMENTS The overall size of the bookshelf is 19.7L x 9.8W x 55.1H inches. Each Shelf’s size is 14.6 x 8.3 inches. We also have assembling video to help you with the assembling, so the assembly of this tree bookshelf is quite easy.
Homfa Tree Bookshelf, 9-Shelf Bookcase Rack, Free Standing Book Storage Organizer, Books/CDs/Albums/Files Holder in Living Room Home Office, Walnut(Large)

Sauder Barrister Lane Bookcase

  • Cubbyhole storage for books, binders, framed photos, collectibles, and more
  • Accommodates ID label tags
  • Top shelf with gallery display
  • Iron Oak finish
  • Engineered wood construction
Sauder Barrister Lane Bookcase, Iron Oak finish

5-Tier Reversible Color Open Shelf Bookcase

Simple stylish design yet Functional and suitable for any room. Material: manufactured from engineered Particle Board. Fits in your space, fits on your budget. Sturdy on flat surface. Easy to assemble.

Furinno 11055WH 5-Tier Reversible Color Open Shelf Bookcase , White

Industrial Ladder Shelf 4-Tier Bookshelf

  • Built for extended use: Sturdy metal for the frame and durable chipboard for shelving; reinforced by crossbar on the Back; this ladder bookshelf is quite solid and has long service life
  • 4-Tier open shelves: rustic ladder shelf provides ample space while making full use of the limited space, Perfect for storing any items you want to collect and display
  • Stable for safe use: 4 protective caps on the bottom to ensure wooden ladder shelf stands stably while protecting your floor from scratches; Comes with Anti-toppling fittings to anchor it to the Wall for safe use
  • No hassle assembly: shelf ladder bookcase comes with detailed and illustrated instructions and numbered parts; All fittings and tools required for assembly are included for a worry-free assembly
  • Vintage industrial style: matte Black frame combined with Vintage shelving, This ladder shelf bathroom storage is sophisticated and stylish, matches well with your other furniture; sized 22. 1”L x 13. 3”W x 54. 1”H ( 56 x 34 x 137. 5 cm)
VASAGLE Industrial Ladder Shelf, 4-Tier Bookshelf, Storage Rack Shelves, Bathroom, Living Room, Wood Look Accent Furniture, Metal Frame, Rustic Brown ULLS44X
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