Bookcases

This bookshelf was exactly what I was looking for. I chose the textured black finish to mitigate the industrial smooth steel look in order to reduce their impact on the room. I am very happy with that decision. These bookcases are well-built and very sturdy and a great lower cost alternative to wood bookcases. For me the main problem with wood bookcases is their tendency for the shelves to warp and bow when fully loaded with large books. With these bookcases I don't have that problem and I am able to fully load the shelves with anything I desire without concern of warping or bowing. If you're looking for flexible, sturdy, and well-built bookcases for an area where color takes precedent rather than woodgrain this is an excellent alternative."..."  Read more

I got this bookshelf unit to replace a particle board bookshelf unit that collapsed under the weight of all my textbooks (I'm a college student). This Hon unit is both sturdy and lightweight (45 pounds). It came completely assembled. [...] One person can carry it alone, but it is bulky. I got the color "putty" which is a grayish beige. I think "putty" is an accurate name for it. Basically, this shelving unit suits my purposes very well... there is only one con I have with it and that's the Hon nameplate in the center of the top shelf. I didn't really notice it in the picture (although it's there). I just find the nameplate to be tacky and annoying. However, as a college student, I'm not trying to have the most fashionable room-- I'm just trying to have strong shelves that won't collapse. This bookshelf looks like it's very well made."..."  Read more

If you are looking for something that will make your office or living room standout and look professional, this is not for you. But if you need a relatively inexpensive and sturdy bookshelf for the heaviest of books, DVDs, etc., then this is the bookshelf for you. Its sturdy, robust, and works great. I personally use it to house my physics, philosophy, and mathematics textbooks in my office at home, and it fulfills this purpose excellently."..."  Read more

The shelving is for a home office, with a Hermann Mille desk. We like the clean modern lines, and If find the combination of wood and steel very attractive, and highly functional. As an ex-furniture mill owner, I was pleasantly impressed by the high quality cherry veneers and - if you're a wood worker you'll appreciate this - the perfect finishing. Nary a chip in the veneer in any of the 8 boxes which had many many places for chips to happen. great looking shelving at a great price."..."  Read more