Eleven inches off the wall

Depth is 11 inches, width 31. In a living room that means it can sit between a window and a sofa without reaching into the walking line. The zigzag also gives you five flat tops on the outside edges, which is where the plants end up.

Forty four pounds on every shelf

The frame is P2 standard particleboard and MDF, and the manufacturer rates each shelf at 44 lbs. That is a full row of hardbacks per cube. The surface is waterproof and scratch resistant, so a wet glass leaves no ring.

Works as a divider or a corner piece

Set side on, it screens a dining nook from a living area. Tucked into a corner it fills the dead triangle where two walls meet. Either way it stands 70 inches tall, so it closes the space off at eye level without blocking all the light.

Different widths, so art books and paperbacks each find a slot that fits.

The manufacturer's rating for each of the five shelves.

Smooth and water resistant, which means spills wipe off instead of soaking in.

Narrow enough for a hallway, deep enough for a record sleeve.

A muted finish that hides marks better than gloss white does.

The dividers are thick board rather than thin backing, which is what carries the load.

Ships from our United States warehouse. Delivery to Canada usually takes 8 to 14 business days, with no customs charges or duties to pay on arrival. Free shipping on orders over $150, a flat $18.90 below that, and tracking by email as soon as it leaves.

Returns are open for 14 days from purchase, provided it is unused and back in its original packaging.

The manufacturer covers this bookshelf directly for faults in materials and workmanship, under their terms.

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Turned side on it marks the edge of a dining area without walling it off.

The zigzag fills a corner that a square bookcase would leave half empty.

A waterproof grey surface shows fewer marks than a pale gloss finish.

Buying it from us

• Dimensions and the 44 lbs shelf rating come from the manufacturer listing for this model.
• You will see no ratings or testimonials on this page, because the store has none yet.
• Price match against any Canadian retailer selling the same bookshelf for less.
• 14 day returns, unused and in the original packaging.

How tall and deep is it?

70 inches tall, 31 inches wide and 11 inches deep.

Are the cubes all the same size?

No. The five cubes are deliberately uneven in width, which is what gives it the stepped look.

What is it made of?

P2 standard particleboard with MDF, finished in a grey concrete look.

How heavy is it?

The net weight is 67 lbs, so assemble it in the room where it will stand.