VASAGLE Set of 2 Bookshelves, 23.6 Inches Wide, 4-Tier Open Bookcases with Adjustable Storage Shelves, Floor Standing Units, Rustic Brown ULBC164X01-2

Great shelves. I absolutely love them and I’m very pleased even though I was a little bit nervous based on some of the reviews I specifically purchased these shelves to fit on a ledge with a soffit that is located at the ceiling. They fit perfect and they look expensive they were very easy to put together. The kit was complete, and there was no damage whatsoever. I will provide one hint that when you screw in some of the provided hardware, you may see a little bit of chipping, but it’s very minimal and it’s only around the pre-drilled hole so you don’t even see it. The nice thing about these is they provide you with a black sticker to put over the holes and although it may sound cheap, at least with the black, you can’t even see it but the nice thing is you don’t see the silver screw head. Also, the instruction booklet is very easy to read and follow directions and it’s fully illustrated with words as well. I highly recommend them. I am using these shelves simply to display my books. If you plan on using them to store items that you’re gonna be touching and picking up and placing all the time or to store very heavy items I would recommend not getting them. I hope that helps.

Exactly what I expected when I ordered, since I rely on melamine pieces for my laundry, studio, home office and this utility closet tucked in under the stairs — inexpensive, sturdy, quick to construct, very practical and easy to keep clean. The Allen wrench is included, but note you’ll need that specific bit if you want to use a drill — which makes everything quick! Just don’t drill to fast or you’ll push right through the fiberboards. I finished in about 20 minutes, but then I’ve done a lot of this. It was nice to find that they included 1-2 extra of each type of hardware, though luckily didn’t need any of it as the screw heads didn’t strip or anything else fail. Note that the screws are visible on each side and no solution provided by the manufacturer, so I covered mine with some thick white sticky dots from a previous piece; you could also just fill and paint them or even pop on a white mailing label cut to size! I can’t stand them, even in a utility closet. :-) A hammer isn’t listed in the instructions, but you’ll need it to tap in the bottom feet. Also, if you’re like me and don’t want the huge, obnoxious stickers threatening you to screw this thing to your wall (I don’t have pets or children, or climb on furniture myself), just use a hair dryer to warm it up for a minute and they will peel off without leaving residue; I also had to do this with the lettered stickers identifying each part as they tried to leave glue behind. There are three positions drilled for each of the two shelves so they can be adjusted even after assembly, and I appreciate the metal pegs rather than the breakable plastic pegs that come with my older pieces. Also, I really like the new type of backing - the accordion-folded, coated cardboard slides into a slot rather than having to carefully hammer it to the back with teeny tiny nails I could never hold or, worse, those plastic-headed tacks where the nail always bent or broke through the plastic - worst part of putting together the old pieces! And don’t skip the little plastic braces - they keep the backing nice and tight, and less likely to be bent or broken if you push something a bit too far onto the shelves. Anyhoo, if you have realistic expectations and don’t manhandle it while doing the construction, I think you’ll also be satisfied with this bookshelf. I wouldn’t hesitate to order another one if the need arises.

Ordered 2 of these a couple months apart. 1st one was amazing very sturdy and easy to put together my issue and reason for 4 stars is the 2nd one they sent me, its a little different than the first one and definitely not as sturdy. I wish it would have been the exact same as the 2nd is a little smaller and color is a little different.

Putting together your own bookcase is interesting and normally I have someone else put together furniture. This time I wanted to surprise my husband by getting everything done by myself. I'm over 55 so this was a little more effort because I had to sit and rest in between exertions. First you have to get everything out of the box and then you have to use a screw driver and Allen wrench to put the bookcase together. Frankly I found the instructions easy to follow and all the items needed were well labeled in little bags. Yes they actually include a screw driver and Allen wrench which was very helpful! One person can put this together by themselves but two people would make it slightly easier. The pieces of wood were perfectly packaged so there was no damage. I used those "moving men" sliders to move the heavy about 40 pound box into the living room and then I used them again to move the whole bookcase into the office. The one thing I didn't have was the hammer they suggested using to knock in the little feet for the bottom of the shelves. I used my regular hammer which I put two napkins over and fastened it all with some packaging tape. That worked. I take no responsibility for you if it doesn't work for you. :) For me it was an easy solution and I didn't have to buy a second softer hammer. So yes, I'm very happy with this and now I put about 93 books on the shelves and it is holding up well and I'm pleased to have my own little library of books to read in my office. ~The Rebecca Review

My pride and joy. Excellent bookshelf. Easy enough to build and super sturdy. Ive slid it across the floor with books on it and it didn’t budge. All shelf’s full of books and there’s no bowing. Excellent.

Assembly was pretty easy and straightforward. I bought five of them and still didnt wear myself out.. (If you have the horizontal room, consider buying more of these shorter shelves instead of a couple tall units. They look very impressive in a row and you still have room above for wall art!) Pretty solid too but they do include an anti-tip bolt.

Delivered in time and as advertised. Great finished product. Easily assembled.

Like many people, I have assembled many DIY pieces of furniture in my days, including some from well-known Nordic brands and red circle and blue store brands. This is probably one of the highest quality DIY bookshelves I have encountered. The panels and shelves are thick and solid. I did not test it, but their claim for the load capacity is believable. They also include all the tools needed, including a full-size screwdriver! Some features, like the back panel secured in a channel with the holders, are a much better design than the short dress nails often used to secure the panel in other DIY bookshelves. Overall, I can see some thoughtfulness and quality in design and manufacturing. All holes align, all hardware pieces are the correct size, and come with one extra of each type in case one is lost or breaks for some reason. Certainly, this isn't as good as most pre-assembled bookshelves from furniture stores. If you're willing to spend 2-4 times more on an equivalent plain function-based bookshelf, they often have a solid one-piece back panel and stronger joints with nails, screws, and adhesives, or, for higher quality (and price), actual wood joints. However, for the price, this offers great value for a bookshelf with quality. A pro tip: If you have a decent tool set, get the T-15 bit because it makes the construction process much easier. It works way better than the included tool.