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Amazon Basics Modern 5-Tier Ladder Bookshelf Organizer, Solid Rubberwood Frame - Espresso Finish Review

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3.9
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Details

MaterialRubberwood
Mounting TypeWall Mount
Room TypeOffice
Shelf TypeLadder Shelf
Number of Shelves5
Special FeatureHeavy Duty
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Reviews

Global ratings 28
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Type of review

Overall we liked this shelf, and we will probably get more of them when the need arises. i will agree with the reviews saying its a bit of a pain to put together, but it wasnt unmanageable. i put it together alone in maybe an hour and a half? and im your average person, ive put together these kinds of things before but im no expert. just take your time and read really closely and take the tips the reviewers here have about doing step 3 first. it really does work out better, and itll save you…

Pros
  • Descending "ladder" design with shelf depth increasing toward the bottom; 14-inch max shelf depth
Cons
  • Could damage walls or other items in the room

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Sturdy bookshelf. Great value for money. Hard to assemble.

✓ Package arrived on time and in perfect condition. No damages. No missing parts.Please note that this product is shipped via Ground and by "on time" I mean the normal amount of time it takes for Ground shipping (In my case it usually takes 6-7 days).✓ Material : Particle boards. Particle Wood Frame.✓ Quality: Great. Extremely sturdy!✓ All required Hardware are included. In addition to the included hardware, the assembly process requires a Philip screwdriver. I also used a 3.6V power…

Pros
  • Home Office Furniture
Cons
  • Does not have adjustable shelves

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Worse than Ikea - my new review

I was mortified when I opened the box to find so many hardware pieces, every shelf and support was a separate part, and the diagramatic instructions were just maddening. No matter, I was going to take the week to put it together when the very first hole turned out to be mis-sized and the required screw would not fit. I took that as divine intervention and re-boxed ALL the parts and pieces and marched my happy self to the UPS office for a painless return.the only thing painless about this…

Pros
  • Compact design allows for easy storage when not in use
Cons
  • Not ideal for storing electronics or delicate items

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Don't buy if you have carpel tunnel

A lot of assembly is harder than it looks! Unnecessarily hard. The allen wrench screws are extremely difficult to screw and tighten. If you hand problems with your hand/wrist, avoid this purchase. Some steps in the instructions are backwards in my opinion. They also don't label the pouches of fittings to match their labeling in the manual so its guess work. Overall it looks cute and I won't return, but I wish I purchased a different one. It's also overpriced. This really should be at least $30…

Pros
  • Perfect for displaying collectibles or family photos
Cons
  • May attract dust or dirt easily

Overall, 5 stars. It's perfect for what we wanted - to frame our TV & create an entertainment center that focused on our books, plants, & pictures. The assembly was weird. I'm an Ikea put-together-er professional (or at least I consider myself one), and I follow directions well. Some of the holes didn't line up with ease and you had to force hold while you're assembling. Now, you didn't have redrill or anything like that, just use some strength. If you have little kids, I'd secure them to the…

Pros
  • Statically stable and safe to use
Cons
  • The espresso finish may not match other wood finishes in the room

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Painful assembly on my review.

I have assembled a lot of furniture from various places, I typically enjoy this process. However, for this shelf they chose to have you screw in a large screw in a too small hole using an alum wrench. I would have rated 4 stars if these screws could have been put in using a drill or screwdriver. My hand was in pain after doing this for for 10 or so screws.Secondly, the white shelf is not a true white. You can see wood grain underneath. It's not a big deal from afar, but I did not expect to see…

Pros
  • Can be paired with other Amazon Basics furniture pieces for a cohesive look
Cons
  • May not be able to handle uneven floors

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Ok for my needs best in my review

The coloring if the espresso is off. The actual wood portions have a red tone and the veneered particle board shelf's are a different color all together. Speaking of the shelves, not sure why only side has veneer and the other is the tan raw particle board (not sure if a mistake)? But yeah assembly was rough at start, but once figured out was able to do myself in about 45 minutes. It serves it's purpose, doesn't look horrible, decent price tag and sturdy and stable.

Pros
  • Five sturdy tiers for ample storage space
Cons
  • Not very flexible in terms of placement

Revainrating 4 out of 5

It’s a good bookshelf but it’s in a million pieces

I’m so glad I bought this on sale, because if I had paid more I would be so disappointed! Once you get it all together - it’s a cute and sturdy bookshelf.But it comes in A MILLION PIECES and uses like 4 different screwdrivers and two Allen wrenches and half the holes weren’t predrilled. Oh and you’ll also need a hammer.I put it together while watching reruns and it took me HOURS and even then, I ended up having to stand it up and whack it with a hammer because, since it comes in a million…

Pros
  • Durable and long-lasting
Cons
  • May not be able to hold enough papers or files

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Grab a glass of wine and patience

Overall, I do like it and it fits great in the space within my bathroom. Instructions were not that clear and took me a minute to understand the steps. I was able to do it by myself however might be helpful to have someone there with you just to support the different pieces while screwing them together. Also I made a chart to separate the screws etc…which made the setup a lot easier. (The pieces remaining are for the wall Mount which I’m not using)

Pros
  • It is nice! Some pieces didn’t fit correctly but, it is still nice!
Cons
  • It take a long time than it should be to install. Look nice but meant for a kids room.

Revainrating 3 out of 5

It seems solid and sturdy enough, but assembly is tedious

I'm taking a break from assembly to leave a review, as it's easily the worst part of the purchase experience for me. I moved to a new apartment in a new state a few months ago and, out of all the DIY assembly I've had to do, this one takes the cake for being the worst. It seems like everything is shaping together well enough, but it's laborious, tedious, and boring. I've been at it for about an hour and I have a ways to go.The number of screws, brackets, and the angles they need to go in at are

Pros
  • Minimalist design complements any decor style
Cons
  • May arrive damaged or with missing pieces

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great Value - Worst Assembly EVER (from a professional)

I bought this ladder bookshelf due to the impressive height, great price, and color options. Dollar for dollar, I’m not sure you can find another shelf this good for this price. HOWEVER, assembly made me want to rip my hair out! I run a staging company so I have spent hours and hours assembling furniture from all over the world but let me tell you that this was the most painful assembly process I’ve ever gone through. The worst part is that they put letters on the shelves (which seemingly down…

Pros
  • Solid
Cons
  • May wobble or shake

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good product on my review.

The instructions were clear and easy to understand. However, when it came to actually assemble, it was tough. We had to use a lot of force to get things to fit. If you made a mistake, you had to nearly deassemble the entire thing. We noticed some of wood pieces were scuffed. It wasn’t that big of a deal. That being said, the shelf turned out pretty great. It’s a great add to our hallway. We love it.

Pros
  • I have always wanted one, saw it on Best Buy, bought it, put it together and I absolutely love it!
Cons
  • May not be able to hold heavy objects

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Incorrect pieces: my feedback

My husband tried putting it together and after putting it halfway together realized some of the holes were on the wrong side so he couldn’t finish assembling it anymore. I called customer service and they offered to give me a credit so I asked for half off since I only got half of the product out together! Luckily I was still able to use the bottom half for display but just disappointed I never got to see the finished result. The shelf that we do have is good quality and sturdy so it defiantly…

Pros
  • Easy to assemble
Cons
  • Not portable or easily moved

I have been looking for a nice way to display my son’s Legos, as he’s the type that won’t take them apart once together. Especially certain ones. I finally decided on this ladder shelf. For the money, it’s a fine product, but remember you get what you pay for. I put it together myself, so it took awhile and it sucked. I don’t think anyone at all likes putting furniture together with those stupid allen wrenches they provide, but again.for the money. I could have asked my hubs to get his drill…

Pros
  • Minimal, modern design complements a variety of interior aesthetics
Cons
  • May not hold up to frequent use

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Ok for the money good for me

Bought this to fill a wall space in my great room but after putting it together I didn’t feel that the quality of it fit with my other furniture. Moved it to a basement bedroom and it looks and works fine. Made a promise to myself to stick to purchasing solid wood furniture in the future.

Pros
  • Durable solid rubberwood frame
Cons
  • May not look as good in person as it does online

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Missing screws on my review.

I loved how it looked and the value of the shelf for the price. However, it came with missing screws. Specifically screw 'Y'. It was supposed to have 20 pieces and they only had 4 in my box 😫. Seller if you see this please send screws 🙏🏽. Other than that it's a nice item.

Pros
  • Can be used in any room of the house
Cons
  • Does not hold many books

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Appeared to have been returned and re-shipped-parts missing

Fairly complicated to put together with not-so-great instructions. I would not trust it for any heavy items but okay for my use (towels in the bathroom). The biggest issue is that it had been opened and return and parts were mixed in the bags and had to be sorted, also missing the tool to put it together. I started to return it then but opted to make it work.

Pros
  • Easy to assemble with provided instructions and hardware
Cons
  • May tip over easily

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Good Product, horrible instructions

The product is good. overall but the insurrections are horrible. Screws are all in one bag and it can be hard to determine which screw is which. No labels and the items that are labeled are wrong. No nicks are scratches. Be prepared to look up videos to assemble.

Pros
  • Affordable price point
Cons
  • Some parts may not align properly during assembly

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great shelf best in my review

Not sure if It was easy to assemble as my husband did It, but it’s great quality. Gave It to my mom as a gift and she loved It she had been complaining about not having anymore room for plants lol. Taller than I thought It would be and plenty of space for plants that are medium sized.

Pros
  • Makes a great gift for book lovers or interior design enthusiasts
Cons
  • May not fit in with a minimalist aesthetic

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Poorly Manufactured

Although we finally got it together, holes don’t line up or are non existent.The finish comes off easily.The instructions are a series of microscopic drawings.Only kept it because we were too far along to take it all apart.Would not purchase again.

Pros
  • my daugther love it keep her room nice and order
Cons
  • Not very durable