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Bookshelves & Bookcases

Shop a bookshelf for every room, from open bookcases and ladder shelves to corner units and cube storage. The range suits living rooms, bedrooms and home offices, in white, black, brown, walnut and natural finishes.

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Convex Bookshelf 3-Shelf Open Bookcase Room Organizer with Anti-Toppling Device Convex Bookshelf 3-Shelf Open Bookcase Room Organizer with Anti-Toppling Device view 2
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Convex 3 Shelf Bookcase in Natural Wood, 33 Inch Geometric Open Bookshelf and Organizer

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3 Tier 8 Cube Bookcase in Warm Yellow Wood Tone, 48 Inch Wide Open Storage Shelves

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Natural 3 Tier 8 Cube Bookcase, 48 Inch Open Storage Shelves with Anti Tipping Kits

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White Cube Storage Organizer, Set of 2 Stackable Open Cubes with Wooden Dowels

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4 Tiers Rattan Storage Cabinet with Slim Design-Black 4 Tiers Rattan Storage Cabinet with Slim Design-Black view 2
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4 Tier Slim Storage Cabinet with Rattan Door in Black, 54 Inch Tall Bookcase

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Stackable Bookcase with Adjustable Shelf and Cubes-White Stackable Bookcase with Adjustable Shelf and Cubes-White view 2
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Stackable White Bookcase with 3 Cubes and 2 Door Cabinets, 38 Inch Storage Unit

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3-Tier Multipurpose Desk Bookshelf with 4 Shelves-Brown 3-Tier Multipurpose Desk Bookshelf with 4 Shelves-Brown view 2
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3 Tier Desk Bookshelf in Brown, 29 Inch Monitor Shelf Unit for Screens up to 27 Inches

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2 Tier Display Rack with Metal Frame, 18 Inch Walnut Shelf Unit for Books or Plants

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4 Tier Display Rack with Metal Frame, Walnut Industrial Bookshelf with Adjustable Feet

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3 Tier Display Rack with Metal Frame, Walnut Shelf Unit 24 Inches Wide

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34 Inch 3 Tier Display Rack with Metal Frame, Walnut Bookshelf 24 Inches Wide

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5 Tier Display Rack with Metal Frame, Tall Walnut Bookshelf with Adjustable Feet

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4-Tier Ladder Shelf with Cabinet and Metal Frame-Rustic Brown 4-Tier Ladder Shelf with Cabinet and Metal Frame-Rustic Brown view 2
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4 Tier Ladder Shelf with Cabinet, Rustic Brown Industrial Bookcase on a Metal Frame

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5-Tier S-Shaped Bookshelf Geometric Z-Shelf Bookcase with Open Cubes-Black 5-Tier S-Shaped Bookshelf Geometric Z-Shelf Bookcase with Open Cubes-Black view 2
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5 Tier Z Shelf Bookcase in Black, Geometric S Shaped Bookshelf with Open Cubes

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58 Inch 4-Tier Bamboo Ladder Bookshelf-Walnut 58 Inch 4-Tier Bamboo Ladder Bookshelf-Walnut view 2
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58 Inch Bamboo Ladder Bookshelf in Walnut, 4 Tier Slatted Shelf with Anti Tipping Device

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7 Cubes Open-back Bookshelf with Anti-Toppling Devices-White 7 Cubes Open-back Bookshelf with Anti-Toppling Devices-White view 2
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White 7 Cube Open Back Bookshelf with Raised Top Edge and 2 Anti Toppling Devices

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41 Inches 5-Cube Floor Bookcase with 2 Anti-Tipping Kits-White 41 Inches 5-Cube Floor Bookcase with 2 Anti-Tipping Kits-White view 2
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41 Inch 5 Cube Bookcase in White, Floor Bookshelf with 2 Anti Tipping Kits

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4-Tier Corner Shelf with Rubber Wood Frame and Anti-Toppling Kit 4-Tier Corner Shelf with Rubber Wood Frame and Anti-Toppling Kit view 2
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4 Tier Corner Shelf with Rubber Wood Frame, Natural Corner Bookcase with Side Fences

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4-Tier Bookshelf Rubber Wood Bookcase with Side Fences for Living Room-14 inches 4-Tier Bookshelf Rubber Wood Bookcase with Side Fences for Living Room-14 inches view 2
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4 Tier Rubber Wood Bookshelf with Side Fences, Natural Open Bookcase for Living Room

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4-Tier Bookshelf Rubber Wood Bookcase with Side Fences for Living Room-29.5 inches 4-Tier Bookshelf Rubber Wood Bookcase with Side Fences for Living Room-29.5 inches view 2
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4-Tier Bookshelf Rubber Wood Bookcase with Side Fences for Living Room-29.5 inches

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3-Cube Bookcase 2-tier Wooden Storage Shelf with Pull-out Drawer-Black 3-Cube Bookcase 2-tier Wooden Storage Shelf with Pull-out Drawer-Black view 2
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3-Cube Bookcase 2-tier Wooden Storage Shelf with Pull-out Drawer-Black

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Computer Desktop Bookcase with 4 Cubbies and Open Back Compartment-Coffee Computer Desktop Bookcase with 4 Cubbies and Open Back Compartment-Coffee view 2
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Computer Desktop Bookcase with 4 Cubbies and Open Back Compartment-Coffee

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4-Tier Foldable Storage Shelf Collapsible Storage Rack with Lockable Wheels-Black 4-Tier Foldable Storage Shelf Collapsible Storage Rack with Lockable Wheels-Black view 2
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4-Tier Foldable Storage Shelf Collapsible Storage Rack with Lockable Wheels-Black

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6-Tier Bookcase with 6 Open Shelves and Anti-Toppling Kits-Rustic Brown 6-Tier Bookcase with 6 Open Shelves and Anti-Toppling Kits-Rustic Brown view 2
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6-Tier Bookcase with 6 Open Shelves and Anti-Toppling Kits-Rustic Brown

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4-Cube Bookcase 3-Tier Bookshelf with Dual Anti-Tipping Kits and 2 Cabinets-Natural 4-Cube Bookcase 3-Tier Bookshelf with Dual Anti-Tipping Kits and 2 Cabinets-Natural view 2
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4-Cube Bookcase 3-Tier Bookshelf with Dual Anti-Tipping Kits and 2 Cabinets-Natural

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4-Cube Bookcase 3-Tier Bookshelf with Dual Anti-Tipping Kits and 2 Cabinets-White 4-Cube Bookcase 3-Tier Bookshelf with Dual Anti-Tipping Kits and 2 Cabinets-White view 2
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4-Cube Bookcase 3-Tier Bookshelf with Dual Anti-Tipping Kits and 2 Cabinets-White

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Open Shelf Bookcase with 4 Compartments-White Open Shelf Bookcase with 4 Compartments-White view 2
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Open Shelf Bookcase with 4 Compartments-White

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Open Shelf Bookcase with 4 Compartments-Black Open Shelf Bookcase with 4 Compartments-Black view 2
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Open Shelf Bookcase with 4 Compartments-Black

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Open Shelf Bookcase with 4 Compartments-Natural Open Shelf Bookcase with 4 Compartments-Natural view 2
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2 Cube Bookshelf with Back Guardrail for Living Room Bedroom-White 2 Cube Bookshelf with Back Guardrail for Living Room Bedroom-White view 2
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2 Cube Bookshelf with Back Guardrail for Living Room Bedroom-White

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3 Cube Bookshelf with Back Guardrail for Living Room Bedroom-White

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4 Cube Bookshelf with Back Guardrail for Living Room Bedroom-White 4 Cube Bookshelf with Back Guardrail for Living Room Bedroom-White view 2
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63 Inch 5-Tier Geometric 10-Cube Bookshelf Tall Bookcase-White 63 Inch 5-Tier Geometric 10-Cube Bookshelf Tall Bookcase-White view 2
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63 Inch 5-Tier Geometric 10-Cube Bookshelf Tall Bookcase-White

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71-Inch 7-Tier Industrial Etagere Bookcase with Heavy-duty Metal Frame-Rustic Brown 71-Inch 7-Tier Industrial Etagere Bookcase with Heavy-duty Metal Frame-Rustic Brown view 2
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71-Inch 7-Tier Industrial Etagere Bookcase with Heavy-duty Metal Frame-Rustic Brown

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4 Tier Floor Tree Bookshelf with Drawer and Metal Frame-Gray 4 Tier Floor Tree Bookshelf with Drawer and Metal Frame-Gray view 2
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4 Tier Floor Tree Bookshelf with Drawer and Metal Frame-Gray

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6-Tier Bookcase with 6 Open Shelves and Anti-Toppling Kits-White 6-Tier Bookcase with 6 Open Shelves and Anti-Toppling Kits-White view 2
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6-Tier Bookcase with 6 Open Shelves and Anti-Toppling Kits-White

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6-tier Ladder Shelf 72 Inches Industrial Wall Mounted Bookshelf-Rustic Brown 6-tier Ladder Shelf 72 Inches Industrial Wall Mounted Bookshelf-Rustic Brown view 2
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6-tier Ladder Shelf 72 Inches Industrial Wall Mounted Bookshelf-Rustic Brown

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4-Tier Bamboo Bookcase with Doors for Study Room Living Room-Brown 4-Tier Bamboo Bookcase with Doors for Study Room Living Room-Brown view 2
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4-Tier Bamboo Bookcase with Doors for Study Room Living Room-Brown

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4-Tier Industrial Pipe Shelving with Metal Frame for Living Room Kitchen-Rustic Brown 4-Tier Industrial Pipe Shelving with Metal Frame for Living Room Kitchen-Rustic Brown view 2
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8-tier Bookshelf with 4 Fabric Drawers, and Heavy-duty Metal Frame-Coffee 8-tier Bookshelf with 4 Fabric Drawers, and Heavy-duty Metal Frame-Coffee view 2
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Bookshelf and bookcase styles for every room

Valuhub Canada's bookshelf collection brings together open, ladder, corner, cube and door-fronted units for books, files and decor. Most pieces stand on the floor and use wall height, so a small room keeps its walking space.

Buyers use these units in living rooms, bedrooms, kids' rooms and home offices. Pair a tall bookcase with desks in a study. Browse more office furniture for the rest of the room.

Bookcase range at a glance

What is in the rangeOpen bookcases, ladder shelves, S-shaped and geometric units, corner shelves, cube bookcases and bookcases with doors.
Shelf layoutsFrom 2 tiers to 10 tiers, with 4, 5 and 3 tiers the most common.
HeightsTall units reach about 71 to 76 in (180 to 193 cm). Many shorter units suit desks and low walls.
MaterialsWood-look panels, metal frames, bamboo, fabric drawers and some glass doors.
FinishesWhite, brown, black and natural are the most common. Walnut, oak and grey also appear.
ExtrasMany units have adjustable shelves. Some add doors, drawers, or anti-tip straps and kits.
DeliveryFree shipping on orders over $150 across Canada. Ship-from details show on each product page.
ReturnsReturns within 14 days of delivery, as set out in our refund policy.

Types of bookcases in this collection

Open bookcases

Open bookcases are the largest group in this collection. They have three to six tiers of shelves, often on a metal frame with wood-look boards. Many have adjustable shelves and an open back. They hold books, baskets and files in a living room, bedroom or home office. They suit tall, narrow walls.

Ladder and leaning shelves

Ladder shelves lean against the wall and narrow toward the top. Most have four or five tiers in bamboo, wood-look boards or black metal. Their slim footprint suits small rooms and entryways. Some work as a plant stand, so see our plant stands for similar pieces.

Geometric and S-shaped units

Geometric bookcases use S-shaped or zig-zag frames with many open compartments. A five or six tier display shelf shows off books and decor from every angle. Several stand clear of the wall. Such a unit can also work as a room divider between living and dining areas.

Corner bookshelves

A corner bookshelf fits the space that most furniture cannot use. The range includes L-shaped units on metal frames and rotating models with a two-tone finish. Four to six tiers make good use of height, and the angled design keeps a tight room feeling open.

Cube bookcases

Cube bookcases split storage into square cubbies for books, toys, bins and fabric boxes. Sizes run from a few cubes to ten or more. Some add doors, a seat cushion or a reading nook. A small bookshelf of this style suits a bedroom, nursery or playroom.

Bookcases with doors

Bookcases with doors combine open display shelves with closed cabinets that hide clutter. The range includes tall units with drawers and doors, plus display cabinets with glass doors and adjustable shelves. Closed sections keep dust off collectibles and keep paperwork out of sight.

TypeBest forTypical features in this range
Open bookcaseLarge book collections3 to 6 tiers, metal frame, adjustable shelves
Ladder shelfSmall rooms, plants and decorLeans on the wall, 4 to 5 tiers, bamboo or metal
Geometric or S-shapedDisplay and dividing a roomOpen compartments, freestanding, wood-look boards
Corner unitUnused cornersL-shaped or rotating, 4 to 6 tiers
Cube bookcaseBooks, toys and binsSquare cubbies, some with doors or a cushion
Bookcase with doorsHiding clutterClosed cabinets, drawers, some glass doors

Check each product page for exact sizes, load limits and what is included.

How do you choose a bookcase?

Measure the wall first

Measure width, height and depth in centimetres and inches. Most books need a depth of 20 to 25 cm (8 to 10 in). Leave a few centimetres of clearance at the top and at the baseboard so the unit fits without scraping.

Check how much each shelf holds

Hardcovers and textbooks are heavy. Look for a load rating for each shelf, not only for the whole unit. Long shelves of thin board can bow over time. Shorter spans or a centre support help with heavy loads.

Pick the layout that matches your books

Adjustable shelves fit tall art books and short paperbacks in the same unit. Fixed shelves are fine for uniform items. Open backs keep a unit light and let a wall colour show, while closed backs hide the wall.

Plan for stability

Tall, narrow bookcases can tip, especially with children or pets in the home. Anchor any tall unit to the wall with the straps or kit that come with it. Put heavier items on the lower shelves to keep the weight low.

Match the finish to the room

White and light wood-look finishes make a small room feel brighter. Black and walnut suit an office or study. Metal frames add an industrial look, while natural bamboo gives a softer, warmer feel. Mixing two finishes in one room also works.

Where do bookcases work best?

Living rooms need storage that also looks good. A tall open bookcase or a geometric unit holds books, plants and framed photos. Pair it with a sofa wall or an alcove. See our storage and organization range for baskets and bins.

Home offices rely on shelves within reach of the desk. A bookcase with doors keeps files and supplies out of sight, while open tiers hold reference books. Place the unit beside the desk so papers sit at arm's length.

Bedrooms and kids' rooms suit cube bookcases and low units. Lower shelves stay within a child's reach. For younger readers, browse kids bookshelves made at a child's height.

How do you set up and care for a bookcase?

A bookcase stays safe and tidy with a few habits. Assemble it on a flat floor and anchor tall units to the wall. Tighten the hardware after the first month. Dust open shelves with a dry cloth. Wipe wood-look boards with a lightly damp cloth, and dry them straight away.

Shipping and returns: Orders over $150 ship free across Canada. Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery under our refund policy. Delivery details show on each product page.

Bookcase FAQs

What is the difference between a bookshelf and a bookcase?

A bookcase is usually a freestanding frame with several shelves, often with a back panel or doors. A bookshelf is any shelf that holds books, including wall and ladder styles. Shops use both words for similar furniture, so the design matters more than the name.

Which bookcase works best in a small space?

A tall, narrow bookcase or a ladder shelf works best in a small space. Both use wall height instead of floor area. A corner unit also uses space that other furniture cannot. Choose a depth near 25 cm (10 in) to keep the walkway clear.

How deep should a bookcase be?

A depth of 20 to 25 cm (8 to 10 in) fits most books. Deeper shelves suit large art books, baskets and decor. Shallow units keep a narrow room open, but check that your tallest books fit before you buy.

Do tall bookcases need to be anchored to the wall?

Yes, anchoring is recommended for any tall, narrow bookcase. Use the anti-tip strap or kit when one is included. Anchoring matters most in homes with children or pets. A loaded unit can tip forward if someone climbs it. Fix the straps to a wall stud or use wall anchors.

How much weight can a shelf hold?

Shelf strength depends on the board, the span and the support. Look for a load rating for each shelf on the product page. Heavy hardcovers can bow a long shelf made of thin board, so spread heavy books across the lower shelves.

Is shipping free on bookcases?

Orders over $150 ship free across Canada. Delivery details, including where each item ships from, show on every product page. Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery for unused items in their original packaging. Check the product page for the exact size and what is included.