The 7 best Wayfair bookcases

Which are the best bookcases from Wayfair?

Book lovers can never have too much storage for their tomes. If you’re looking for a new bookcase, Wayfair is a great place to start. It sells a wide range of sizes and styles, suitable for budgets big and small.

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Whether you’re a keen reader who needs extra storage for your enormous book collection or you just have a handful of books and trinkets you want to display, there’s an option for you.

In this article: Highland Dunes Aspatria Solid Wood Standard Bookcase, 17 Stories Keedy Ladder Bookcase and Loon Peak Lapierre Solid Wood Barrister Bookcase

Types of bookcases

Perhaps your first decision is what kind of bookcase you want. Standard, ladder, corner and barrister bookcases are among the most common options.

• Standard bookcases: Standard bookcases have horizontal shelves, support walls on each side and a backing wall. They’re a classic choice for housing books and won’t go out of style.
• Ladder bookcases: These bookcases are tapered like a stepladder, with wider shelves at the bottom and narrower shelves at the top. They usually have open backs. While they look good, it may not be a timeless design. Plus, the upper shelves can be too shallow to comfortably fit books.
• Corner bookcases: Designed to sit in the corner of a room, these bookcases are great for using up space that would otherwise remain empty. You can find both large and compact corner cases.
• Barrister bookcases: Also known as a lawyer’s bookcase, each shelf of a barrister bookcase has its own door with a glass pane. Not only does this protect your books from dust, it also looks more stylish than a standard bookcase.

Bookcase materials

Most bookcases are made using one of three materials: solid wood, engineered wood and metal. Each has its positive and negative points to weigh up.

• Solid wood: Not only do solid wood bookcases look great, they’re also sturdier than those made from engineered wood. They can be expensive, but if you’re serious about books, it’s a worthwhile investment.
• Engineered wood: Engineered wood is made from bonded wood products with a wood veneer or wood-effect laminate outer layer. It isn’t as sturdy or as attractive as solid wood, but it’s significantly cheaper.
• Metal: Bookcases are rarely made entirely from metal, but metal is commonly used as a frame material for wooden shelves. Metal-framed offerings have a more contemporary look than most wooden ones.

Best standard bookcases

Lark Manor Alexsia Standard Bookcase

The thick horizontal shelves can hold plenty of weight so they won’t sag even when filled with hardbacks. You can choose from 16 finishes, including estate black, vintage oak and grand walnut.

Highland Dunes Aspatria Solid Wood Standard Bookcase

Made from solid wood, this unit feels strong and stable with a classic look that’s neither too traditional nor too modern. It comes in four sizes and a choice of four finishes: white, washed gray taupe, espresso or unfinished.

Best ladder bookcases

Laurel Foundry Modern Farmhouse Four-Tier Solid Wood Ladder Bookshelf

Made from solid wood, this vintage-inspired four-shelf ladder case feels stable and has shelves large enough to fit books all the way to the narrowest at the top. It’s easy to assemble and the color suits most rooms.

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17 Stories Keedy Ladder Bookcase

This bookcase is thoughtfully designed with a lip at the back of each shelf to keep books or decorative items from sliding too far back if it isn’t completely flush against the wall. It has a black metal frame with dark wood shelves, which gives it a stylish contemporary look.

Best corner bookcases

17 Stories 5-Tier Tall Corner Bookshelf

While this one won’t fit a huge number of books, it has a compact design that makes it a great fit for an otherwise unused corner. The sturdy metal frame gives it a fashionable look, too.

Best barrister bookcases

World Menagerie Didier Barister Storage Bookcase

With four covered shelves for books and one top ledge for trinkets, frame photos or other decorative items, this is a versatile piece. Made with a mix of solid oak and manufactured wood, it looks good and feels sturdy.

Loon Peak Lapierre Solid Wood Barrister Bookcase

If you’re looking for a high-end barrister bookcase, this one is made from solid oak and arrives fully assembled, so it certainly fits the bill. It comes in seven wood finishes, including light oak, concord cherry and Caribbean rum.

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