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Matte Black Metal Corner Bookcase
A corner-hugging steel ladder shelf that earns its floor space.
- Matte black steel frame with dark wood-grain shelf surfaces.
- Four open tiers with 13 in of clearance each.
- Bottom shelf rated to 30 lbs; upper shelves rated to 22 lbs each.
01 / A closer look
About this piece
This four-tier corner bookcase has a matte black steel frame and dark wood-grain shelf surfaces. The ladder silhouette tapers from a wider base to a narrower top, with a 90-degree rear edge that sits flush against a corner wall. Open shelving on all four tiers holds books, ceramics, trailing plants, or decorative objects in a living room, bedroom, or home office corner.
The 90-degree rear edge fits snugly against a corner wall, using space that a standard rectangular bookcase cannot reach. The tapering ladder profile keeps the unit visually light from across the room while delivering four full tiers of open display storage. An extra bottom support foot, an included anti-tip kit, and adjustable foot pads give the unit a stable footing on uneven floors. Assembly includes a clear manual, labeled parts, and the necessary tools, with an assembly video also available.
Why we chose it.
02 / The useful details
Details & Specifications
Materials & Details
Dimensions
- Height
- 53.74 in
- Width
- 16.93 in
- Depth
- 12.99 in
Additional Specifications
- Color
- Black, Clear
- Material
- Metal, Steel
- Lumber wood type
- Wood
- Suitable location
- Bedroom, Living Room
Care
- Cleaning
- Wipe down with a dry or lightly dampened cloth.
- Precautions
- Avoid prolonged exposure to moisture or direct outdoor weather.
- Maintenance
- Tighten any hardware connections periodically to maintain stability.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping costs are shown at checkout, and delivery times vary by item and destination. Items in your order may ship separately.
Request a return for eligible items within 30 days of delivery. Items must be unused and unassembled, with their original packaging. No restocking fee.
03 / At home with this piece
Where it fits best.
Make it feel at home.
Style
- A clean industrial-meets-vintage look: matte black steel uprights, open-frame construction, and dark wood-grain shelf surfaces that read warm despite the bold frame color.
- The tapering ladder profile gives it a light, vertical presence that fits naturally in modern, transitional, and vintage-styled interiors.
Rooms
- Works well in a living room corner, where the tapering silhouette fills dead corner space with open display shelving.
- Suits a bedroom corner for books and objects alongside a nightstand or reading chair.
- Fits a home office corner as display or reference-book storage without taking up floor space along a wall.
Feeling
- Collected
The distinctive details
- The corner-specific design uses the 90-degree rear edge to fit flush into a corner, recovering floor space that a standard rectangular bookcase cannot use.
- Per-shelf weight capacities (30 lbs bottom, 22 lbs upper) and an included anti-tip kit make it practical for heavier books and ceramics, not just lightweight decor.
- Adjustable foot pads allow level setup on uneven floors, a practical detail for older homes or rooms with imperfect flooring.
Best for
- Displaying books, ceramics, trailing plants, and decorative objects on open shelves in a corner that would otherwise go unused.
- Using corner floor space as a plant stand, with each tier holding multiple potted plants.
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