Floor To Ceiling Bookshelves

Jessica Zernike | UPDATED Jan 20, 2023

Bookshelves can be installed in any home for two main reasons. First, you may be an avid reader and you probably have a large collection of books. The bookshelves give you a simple and effective option to keep all the copies neatly organized and easily accessible. But bookshelves can also play a role in dcor and in fact, floor to ceiling bookshelves will be great in this regard. Wood and its classic brown appeal will simply accentuate any wall or ceiling. It also brings a cultured and elegant feeling to your spaces.

Floor to ceiling bookshelves don't even have to be used for books. The shelves can be used to display antiques, arts, and other decorative accessories that you may see fit.

70'' H x 39.4'' W Iron Geometric BookcaseThe 17 Stories Bookcase strikes a warm balance of wood and metal. MDF board shelving is paired with non-scratch black metal frames to create strong, roomy shelves for display or storage. The bookcase's ample open storage space is perfect for your favorite books and decor items, from your bedroom to your living room. Ships ready-to-assemble with step-by-step instructions.

70.8'' H x 23.8'' W Standard BookcaseThis bookcase is an attractive piece of industrial furniture, able to coordinate with the rest of the stylish and modern. The design provides a unique blend of rustic elegance and functionality. The unit stands on its own in the lounge, living room, bedroom, office with its unusual industrial design and elegant rustic features.

Kedest 63'' H x 34.6'' W Step Bookcase

~~$143.99~~ $143.99

This 5-tier industrial style step bookshelf in black is perfect for your home or office. You can put it in your bedroom, study or living room. It can also be used as a room divider to make your own space more independent. The wooden bookshelf can be rotated 360 degrees, which helps you combine two or more of them free to enjoy your DIY time.

Clarklake 27.5'' W Geometric BookcaseA floor-standing file organizer or bookshelf is a piece of furniture that can be used to expand and maximize storage space without taking up much space in your office, study, library, or reading nook. This S-style design provides versatility and convenience. Made of sturdy particleboard and decoratively enhanced, our cube storage unit can be used as a bookshelf, DVD rack, office shelf, or toy shelf. It can be dressed up with keepsakes, trinkets, and treasures or used to hold school books, novels, magazines, etc. Don’t wait any longer! Get this storage shelf and enjoy a neat and tidy life right now!

Thome 68.1'' H x 68.5'' W Iron Etagere BookcaseIntroduce a sophisticated touch to your living room, bedroom, or home office with this simple bookcase. The iron ladder frame and 14-shelf engineered wood construction offer classic style with high durability to withstand use in high-traffic areas. An iron cross bar on the back offers added stability. Shelves are 22” wide and can be used for displaying books, plants, or favorite decorative items. Bring sleek style and functionality to your living room, bedroom, or home office with this simple modern etagere bookcase. We love that this unit is resistant to chips or scratches, so it’s great in high-traffic areas. It features an iron ladder frame with fourteen engineered wood shelves, offering a distinctive contrast. Cross bars on the back offer added stability. The 22” wide shelves offer plenty of room for displaying books, plants, or favorite decorative items. This shelving completes the look in any modern, bohemian, or glam setting.

Roan 68.3'' H x 39.4'' W Iron Etagere BookcaseThis bookcase has a mixed-materials design that looks great in transitional, farmhouse, and modern industrial homes. Its rectangular iron frame supports five engineered wood shelves with four curved shelves tucked along one corner for holding smaller items. This bookshelf is scratch-resistant and helps it stay looking fresh even when life happens. Position this piece against a wall for a traditional look or pair it with another bookcase to use as a room divider in an open-concept space or loft apartment.

Kanissa 72.5'' H x 24'' W Steel Ladder Bookcase

~~$163.99~~ $163.99

Our 5-tier bookcase is designed to complement any décor. The open-shelving structure adds visual space to a small apartment, and it features an easy-to-assemble design that can be mounted to any wall.

Amezcua 39.37'' W Iron Geometric BookcaseThe Amezcua 70.86" H x 39.37" W Steel Geometric Bookcase offers a generous amount of storage space for your home, featuring five staggered shelves made from engineered wood in a neutral finish that matches most other styles and color schemes. It provides ample room for you to display books, trinkets, succulents, and other accent pieces on top of clean-lined shelving for a distinctive presentation of your favorite treasures.

Fontenot Iron Standard Bookcase

~~$176.99~~ $176.99

The Freestanding Shelving Unit by Modway is a modern bookshelf with a classic linear structure. The six tiers of shelves can hold up to 11 Ibs., making this ideal for displaying your collectibles and framed photographs. The shelf has a metal frame that is reinforced by a metal crossbar across the open back, so it's sturdy enough to display heavier objects like books and photos. The white shelves are crafted from engineered wood, which is easy to clean. This bookshelf comes with a tip over restraint device and has plastic pads on the feet to protect your floors from scuffs or scratches.

Stiles 70.2'' H x 22.2'' W Etagere BookcaseDesigned to hold books and other small items, this bookcase features an open frame with three fixed shelves, perfect for displaying well-thumbed novels, photographs, and maybe a few decorative favorites. One drawer at the bottom offers a space to tuck away loose odds and ends.

Cayden-James 72.6'' H x 23.6'' W Iron Etagere Bookcase

~~$129.99~~ $123.99

This bookcase, made of high-quality sturdy material, is stable and durable. Its surface paint treatment makes it look stylish and generous. The unit can be used to create a sturdy space for showcasing a variety of items. This bookcase can be incorporated easily into any room.

Carlens 70.8'' H x 23.8'' W Wood Standard BookcaseThis bookcase is an attractive piece of industrial furniture that coordinates with other stylish, contemporary furniture. It can stand independently in lounge, living room, bedroom or office, with its unusual industrial design and elegant country character. The chic rustic design has clean lines and fits almost any space in your home. Industrial bookshelves and bookcases with 6 tiers provide ample storage space to dress up souvenirs, trinkets and treasures, or to store school books and novels. There are reinforcing screws on the back of the bookcase to make it more stable.

Chiasson 70.88'' H x 30'' W Etagere BookcaseThis bookcase includes five open shelves for storage and display. The spacious shelves are ideal for showcasing all your favorite home decorations such as a vase full of flowers, your array of knickknacks, and framed photos of your family and friends. These large shelves also make a great spot to store items like your cookbooks, gardening magazines, and organizing bins. Its rounded edges and curved indent design give it a stunningly unique appearance that is sure to grab the attention of your friends and family. Constructed from sturdy metal and finished on all sides in white, this elegant bookcase will elevate the style in any room of your home.

Alivyah Metal Etagere BookcaseThis bookcase combines a geometric pattern and clean lines to give it a modern industrial style and retro design. The shelves are made of high-level MDF, not solid wood, and the sturdy tube frame ensures years of use. It is a great idea to display your favorite books and framed photos in the living room, den, or workplace. Or keeping some dishes or a variety of tableware in the kitchen, bar, and cafe.

Gardnerville 58.7'' H x 23.6'' W Standard BookcaseA floor-standing bookshelf is a piece of furniture that expands and maximizes storage space without taking up much space in your office, study, library or reading nook. Made of durable medium density fiberboard and decoratively enhanced, this shelf can be used as a bookcase, storage shelf, partition, or for office storage and display. The modern design allows you to easily complement the decoration of houses and offices.

Kanissa 72.44'' H x 24'' W Steel Ladder Bookcase

~~$249.99~~ $249.99

This eye-catching and contemporary design is a great option for non-traditional spaces. An open steel frame supports this bookshelf and mounts to the wall to keep it steady. Three adjustable wood shelves with neutral wooden veneers provide the perfect place for books, plants, bar essentials, or anything else you want to display. At the bottom, two drawers provide space for items you might want to conceal.

Flythe 70.87'' H x 23.62'' W Metal Ladder Bookcase

~~$109.99~~ $76.99

This wall-mounted bookcase in polished black is crafted from engineered wood and features five open shelves supported by a breeze metal frame. We love how its understated design makes this piece fit in with decor styles from transitional to coastal. This vertical bookcase mounts to the wall and has a ladder-inspired layout.

Phan 70.9'' H x 47.2'' W Iron Etagere BookcaseThis 6-tier shelf bookcase offers a generous amount of space for books, framed photos, office essentials and decorative items. Williston Forge Bookcase strikes a warm balance of wood and metal. This bookshelf is sophisticated and stylish, matching well with your home and office decor. It is an ideal organization for storing books, photos, curios and trinkets.

Albright 71.65'' H x 9.84'' W Standard Bookcase

~~$182.99~~ $129.99

This freestanding vertical bookcase helps you stay organized while keeping clutter off your floors. Its clean-lined frame is made from engineered wood and comes in a sleek, solid finish to match almost any style or color scheme. Five shelves with closed-back paneling allow you to store and display books, framed photos, and more with ease. At 6' tall and 10" wide, this bookcase has a small footprint and is great for tighter spaces as well as apartment living.

Riggleman 70.86'' H x 39.37'' W Metal Geometric Bookcase

~~$213.99~~ $213.99

This bookshelf is made by weaving several different-sized shelves together, and its unique design resembles an ink painting. It can be used to display books, photo frames, green plants, artworks, etc., and it will add a special artistic touch to your study or living room.

Cirillo 76.5'' H x 64'' W Steel Library Bookcase

~~$1299.99~~ $589.99

The Cirillo 76.5" H x 64" W Steel Library Bookcase offers multiple levels of large and small shelves with a sleek and chic design that complements any room in which it is placed, whether in the living room, bedroom, kitchen, office, or study. This collection of industrial yet mid-century design melds rustic beauty of fine-grain reclaimed finished sustainable solid Paulownia (lightest to strongest ratio wood species in the world) wood with the edginess of industrial metal. The metal structure is comprised of aircraft-grade recyclable aged aluminum and flash-plated fittings. This unique and chic bookcase is a breeze to assemble and makes for a great conversation piece for any loft studio office or home. Choose from three options of fine-aged metal and wood finishes to suit your decor and individual style.

Decorative Bookcases 82.3'' H x 30'' W Standard Bookcase

~~$295.99~~ $279.99

The Standard is an attractive storage solution with clean-lined design that provides versatility, allowing you to store books, binders, media, and more on six sturdy shelves while perforated punch-out holes in the backer provide convenient cable management for devices such as music players, smart home hubs, game consoles, and printers.

Otti 71.7'' H x 32.1'' W Steel Etagere BookcaseThe Grange Bookcase in Gray is a clean-lined design that is at home in modern or minimalist homes. The frame of this bookcase is made from steel and has notched corners for a distinctive design. The seven tiers of shelving are set off-center from one another to create a current asymmetrical silhouette. The shelves are made from engineered wood and offer plenty of space for your plants, stacks of books, and collection of curios. This bookcase arrives with wall anchoring hardware for added safety around children and pets.

Holden 70.86'' H x 70.86'' W Iron Etagere BookcaseThis Etagere Bookcase with Floating Black Wood Shelves by Zenith is a multifunctional, modern storage piece that will add industrial design and plenty of storage space to your living room or home office. It features a black finish and open metal scaffolding-like frame intersected by five long engineered wood shelves. The shelves measure 70.86" wide, so there's plenty of room for books, vases and decorative objects. The bookcase arrives with wall anchoring hardware for added safety around your family.

Okane 52'' H x 52'' W Geometric BookcaseShowcase framed photos, potted plants and artful accents in statement-making style with this bookcase. The striking silhouette has eight tiers of different heights and widths that provide a place for prized possessions of all sizes. Plus, there’s room up top for even more decor.

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Size:

Since your floor to ceiling bookshelves will be holding a wide range of reading material and decorative items, you want to be sure each shelf has plenty of room for your favorite items. According to Frances Merrill, most floor to ceiling bookshelves will measure an average of 9 feet tall with some being much taller for vaulted ceiling rooms. The width can be anywhere from 3 feet to 12 feet or more for custom bookshelves, but the average will be more reasonable for standard home offices and businesses.

Material:

In most cases, the most common material for large floor to ceiling bookshelves is wood. This can be either solid wood or manufactured wood, but a majority of the bookshelves on the market today are wood of some kind. Interior decorator Nate Berkus suggests looking for solid wood as the main material in your bookshelves. Not only does this provide more weight and a higher quality feel to the bookshelf, but it also improves the durability and longevity of the unit. Some other bookshelves may be made from a combination of metal and glass, but it's somewhat uncommon to find these materials used for floor to ceiling sizes.

Construction:

When it comes to construction quality of floor to ceiling bookshelves, the hardware used can come into play. Nick Olsen suggests looking for high quality hardware to ensure the most reliable construction overall. For example, look for metal L shaped brackets to hold shelving instead of plastic as the metal will offer a much more reliable option when holding several pounds of books or decorations. Additionally, all metal hardware will last much longer than plastic making your bookshelves suitable for several years of daily use within your home or office.

Design:

While standard bookshelves are vertical rectangles, you can also find bookshelf units in more unique and stylish shapes. Some will be simplistic with little to no decorative options, while others will have scrolled tops and unique framing to help add an extra dimension to the design aesthetic. According to Kathryn M. Ireland, an interior design specialist, elegant scrollwork on wooden tops or along the bottom can help add a touch of maturity making these bookshelves perfect for a home office, den, or private library.

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