Mainstay Home 8-Shelf Bookcase - Create Extra Storage & Display Your Books in Style

Mike&Christyna: The media could not be loaded.  I originally bought one of these and about a year later I purchased a second one for craft storage. It has completed my living room set and I absolutely love the way it looks! After a year of use there is really no wear on the bookcase that I can tell. Still looks brand new! They seem lightweight and not heavy duty but have held the weight of a lot of books without appearing stressed so… I highly recommend!

United States on Aug 18, 2021

S. Dawes: This is a very nice, attractive wall shelf. I would not recommend it as a free-standing unit. It should definitely be anchored to a wall for the safety of people and the items you choose to proudly display. The anchors are provided, along with easy-to-follow assembly instructions. I've noticed a few reviewers here expressing their complaints about the shelves bowing. Well, that may be possible if you're exhibiting your anvil collection, but otherwise you will find the materials to be sturdy and dependable. A perfect accent to any home or apartment, and a steal for the price.

United States on Aug 15, 2018

K Kae: This looks just like the more expensive version that I have seen in the furniture store. The wood is not as thick as the one in the store but you could not tell the difference if they are not side by side. It is a great addition to my living space. Not hard to put together, but you need to have enough room. I added the wall hook to stabilize the unit. You could probably do without that part although the directions stress the need to use it. I used it because I collect bottles and have them on the shelves. It is very stable and I am happy with my purchase.

United States on May 22, 2018

Molly: This bookshelf was everything I could've wanted. It was affordable and not too hard to assemble, although I did need help; the final product is taller than I am, so my friend helped me put it together and attach it to the wall. It arrived quickly and had a rich color, and after months of using it for board games, vast amounts of books (as an English college student), and video games. My roommate and I have used it for proper storage as well as decor--it's eyecatching moreso than a more simple bookshelf, and its design also allows space for decorations like candles and picture frames.

tl;dr
PROS:
- gorgeous bookshelf in both color and design
- sturdy and long-lasting, holding up all we've piled onto it
- excellent product for the price, with wide shelves and some serious height

CONS:
- self assembly can lead to a crooked shelf here or there, so be careful while putting it together
- taller than I am/than I expected it'd be (but this could also be a pro if you've got a lot of books and such to store)

This is a wonderful piece that I'd definitely recommend to anyone looking for an affordable bookshelf.

United States on Apr 24, 2018

CJCJ: So the positives:
+looks nice
+gives a decent amount of space
+customer service was pleasant to talk to when instructions were confusing
+able to nail it down to wall

Negatives:
-a little unstable if you don't nail it down to the wall
-instructions are confusing and ended up taking it apart for a bit
-can't put too many heavy objects on it

Overall:
I do like the design of it and I am able to put my paper back books on there however I would not trust it with hard back books. It can sway if it is not stable aka nailed to the wall. I had no issue with any warping with the wood. I do wish the instructions were better. I would get it again since I now know how to properly put it together. It took me roughly an 1 hr 30 min.

United States on Jun 20, 2017