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Easy to Assemble, Simple and Attractive Shelf
By K. Chan on Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2023
The Casual Home 5-Shelf Ladder Bookcase is a simple and attractive bookshelf that adds a delightful point of interest to a room while displaying books and other decorative items. The shelf is easy to assemble, has a nice sturdy feel to it, and has "steps" that are wide enough to hold many items. I was able to assemble the shelf by myself within an hour - it probably would've taken less time had I not been on the phone chatting - and once assembled, it looks simple but beautiful. I love how the wood feels sturdy and is evenly stained with no blemishes, dents, or dings in the wood, and how durable to shelf feels. It is free-standing, so it's not necessary to lean up against the wall, and it comes with straps to attract it to a wall to avoid tippage or the chance of it falling over, which is great for people who live in earthquake country as I do. The color is as rich and pretty as it is in the stock photo and each shelf is durable enough to hold a good number of decor pieces and books. Overall, it's a great shelf to consider if you are looking for a non-boxy-looking shelf to fill a small space.
Top critical review
Nice looking but not Sturdy
By Mixdplate on Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2024
12/29/2024: Nice looking ladder shelf unit for my corner but not very sturdy. It was also a bit of a challenge for one person to assemble. Instructions were easy enough but would definitely recommend an extra set of hands and a power drill. It will be very hard to assemble with the small hex wrench tool provided. With just myself it took me just over a 1/2 hour to assemble, so not bad. Was hoping to store a fair amount of books, scrap books and a few pictures, but I have doubts this ladder shelving will be able to accommodate that. Fully assembled, it sways a bit too much. The unit did include a bracket to secure it to a wall but in my case, it's positioned in a corner and I wouldn't want to put extra holes in my walls anyway. However, I have some leftover 1x3 boards from a cabinet project so I will add them across the back of a few shelves in hopes to add additional support. I will try to remember to post a picture if it works or not. As is, I would not recommend it if your needing something sturdy.
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