Add a Touch of Industrial Style to Your Home with the Modrine 5-Shelf Tall Bookcase

Artemis: This is the third of these we have purchased. They are well made and look professional. Good value.

United States on Jun 10, 2023

Sean KilroySean Kilroy: I have a lot of books. I'm a book guy--so to speak. The only problem with having a lot of books is that you need a place to put them for easy access and stacked in a bunch of boxes just doesn't cut it.

Enter these lovely shelves. I actually purchased two to flank my desk on both sides. They are a lot sturdier than I imagine and very tall. They come with anchors and screws so you can affix them to the wall to ensure your safety if you decide to go heavy--which you can. Technically you get six shelves in this package. You can use the top of the case to pile additional larger volumes or other moments and decor on if you like as well. It really is a durable piece of furniture.

Assembly was a snap. Took me about thirty minutes to put it all together and all I need was a screwdriver and a dream.

Everybody that's seen these things really loves the look of them. They have a modern feel, but they aren't cold; they have a warmth to them. I got the darker wood look and I'm very pleased.

If you need shelves these are a pretty hard option to beat.

United States on May 03, 2021

Dave C.: I purchased a pair of these for my new home studio office, as they looked simple and utilitarian without appearing dull and boring. The quality of the components is good (not great) for the price; there is the expected light gage steel frames and obvious imitation wood laminate shelves. What impressed me was the fact that all the parts were present, the very good packaging protected the components (even though one of the boxes suffered from 2 pretty good gouges from shipping, apparently), there was no damage or marred finishes (with the exception of a slight blemish on one edge of one of the shelves, which was assembled to be facing a wall, in my application), and everything went together with ease and per the (wordless) instruction sheets. No missing fasteners (in fact, a spare of each included); no stripped threads; assembly resulted in reasonably square and plumb bookcase units. I was pleased enough with the pair that I bought another 2 to complete my studio storage and display needs, even modifying one of the units to use as a support for a butcher block work table with a table top bookcase that now matches the rest of my ensemble. These may not be heavy gage, artisan units...

United States on Mar 30, 2021

chris: I recently bought two of these bookshelves to store books and knick knacks and I wanted to say that I was generally impressed with the quality of the shelves.
Some pros: easy to put together, took me about an hour to put together both. They're sturdy enough for my use which I use them for books, boardgames, and figures. They look nice in general, the black metal with wood shelves is nice. For the price, it's really hard to find complaints but I do have a few. Some cons: they give you the exact amount of some of the screws and nuts so be aware that if you lose one, you'll probably have to contact them. The shelves are not real wood, it's coated with like wood looking vinyl so it's shiny but clearly not real wood. My issue with this is that it looks like it would be easy to chip or scratch so be careful. The metal parts are not always aligned perfectly which doesn't affect the overall sturdiness of the shelf, just makes assembly a little tough at times. My last complaint is the longevity of the shelf, so far they're holding up but I'm not sure if down the road they'll bend or bow.
All in all, I'm very pleased with it. For the price your really can't complain. It's fairly...

United States on Nov 17, 2020

Ryan of the East CoastRyan of the East Coast: Have had it for almost a month now. The set up took a bit of time and effort: about an hour, maybe more, by myself. However, it wasn't difficult: the instructions are pretty clear, and all the tools are included, all except a screwdriver.

The wood shelves themselves are surprisingly strong. You can tap your knuckles on them and hear that they're naturally dense and, upon holding one of them in your hands, feel the weight (the whole thing will be healthily weighty by compete assemblage). They're also nicely coated and laminated for added protection (see attached pictures).

The metal framing is also relatively strong, held together by screws which insert nicely into plastic holes installed in the wood (again, see photos).

Once assembled, they hold the weight of books pretty well; SLIGHT sagging of shelf holding up my comic trade paperbacks, but it's a huge improvement over any cheapo bookshelf made of uncoated wood and cardboard backing (like my previous one, which broke during a recent move). This shelf is made of real WOOD shelves and METAL framing.

Overall, I'd recommend this for its price and craftsmanship. It's pretty durable and strong, and can...

United States on Jan 27, 2020