5 Shelf Bookcases

5 shelf bookcase sizes

A 5 shelf bookcase here stands anywhere from 55 inches for the black ladder bookcase to 83.4 inches for the tallest corner and LED models. Widths run from 15.8 inches for a narrow cube cabinet to 70.9 inches for the industrial steel bookshelf. Depths start at 9.8 inches on the standard modern bookcases, enough for paperbacks, and reach 21.7 inches on L-shaped corner units.

Narrow, corner and rotating 5 shelf bookcase types

Narrow designs from 15.8 to 24 inches wide fit beside a desk or a door. L-shaped corner bookcases use space that often goes to waste, and some add LED lighting. Rotating bookcases about 18 to 20 inches square turn a full circle, so books on every side come round with a push, and one rolls on wheels. The standard modern bookcase comes in white, light gray, oak, dark brown and ox blood red.

5 shelf bookcase weight capacity

Shelf ratings vary by design, so match the bookcase to what you plan to store. The standard modern bookcases hold 30 pounds a shelf. The mid-century and solid wood frame bookcases hold 55 to 75 pounds a shelf, the glass bookcase 50 pounds, and the industrial steel bookshelf 80 pounds a tier. Put heavy reference books and bins on the lowest shelf, and keep lighter decor up top so the case stays steady.

Glass and solid wood 5 shelf bookcase styles

Glass-door bookcases lock to protect collectibles, and the steel model adds color-changing LED lights. A clear minimalist bookshelf with glass shelves and a mirror-finish metal frame stands 79 inches tall but keeps the wall visible. For warmth, choose a walnut, rattan or natural finish, or a mid-century bookcase with a solid wood frame. Many models include anti-tip hardware.