Bookcases & Bookshelves
We offer bookcases and bookshelves in a variety of sizes, from slim options for tight spaces to wider units that hold more books, storage boxes or decorations. Some styles are lower or taller and certain designs include built-in drawers or doors.
You can choose from oak bookcases, other wood finishes, painted styles and metal-framed shelves, so there’s something for every living room or home office. We also offer ladder, cube and corner bookcases if you prefer a less traditional look.
If you’re setting up a home office, you can match your bookcase with one of our desks or look at our display cabinets for extra enclosed storage. We offer free delivery and returns across the UK mainland, and finance is also available on qualifying orders.
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Ancroft Waxed Oak Low Bookcase
Original price was: £149.£109Current price is: £109.H82 x W70 x D22.5 cm
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Alderstone Waxed Oak Low Bookcase
Original price was: £129.£99Current price is: £99.H82 x W70 x D22.5 cm
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Alderstone Waxed Oak Large Bookcase
Original price was: £249.£189Current price is: £189.H170 x W75 x D22.5 cm
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Ancroft Waxed Oak Large Bookcase
Original price was: £329.£229Current price is: £229.H170 x W75 x D23 cm
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Ancroft Waxed Oak Slim Bookcase
Original price was: £249.£179Current price is: £179.H170 x W52 x D23 cm
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Bywell Waxed Oak Low Bookcase
Original price was: £149.£109Current price is: £109.H82 x W70 x D22.5 cm
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Alderstone Waxed Oak Slim Bookcase
Original price was: £209.£159Current price is: £159.H170 x W52 x D22.5 cm
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Thornton Soft White Low Wide Bookcase
Original price was: £109.£79Current price is: £79.H100 x W80 x D21.5 cm
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Orrell Corner Ladder Bookcase | Oak Finish
Original price was: £69.£49Current price is: £49.H175.4 x W34.2 x D34.2 cm
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Hartside Grey Low Bookcase
Original price was: £149.£109Current price is: £109.H82 x W70 x D22.5 cm
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Norwood Dark Pine Low Bookcase
Original price was: £199.£149Current price is: £149.H90 x W90 x D30 cm
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Ashdale Warm Oak Large Bookcase
Original price was: £279.£209Current price is: £209.H170 x W75 x D26 cm
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Crossharbour Corner Ladder Shelving | Oak Finish
Original price was: £139.£99Current price is: £99.H175.4 x W38.6 x D38.6 cm
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Ashdale Warm Oak Slim Bookcase
Original price was: £199.£159Current price is: £159.H140 x W55 x D26 cm
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Bywell Waxed Oak Slim Bookcase
Original price was: £249.£179Current price is: £179.H170 x W52 x D23 cm
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Bywell Waxed Oak Large Bookcase
Original price was: £329.£229Current price is: £229.H170 x W75 x D23 cm
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Ashdale Warm Oak Small Bookcase
Original price was: £109.£89Current price is: £89.H80 x W55 x D26 cm
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Azusa Pine Tall Narrow Bookcase
Original price was: £109.£89Current price is: £89.H176 x W46 x D20 cm
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Orrell Grey Corner Ladder Bookcase
Original price was: £69.£49Current price is: £49.H175.4 x W34.2 x D34.2 cm
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Azusa White Tall Narrow Bookcase
Original price was: £119.£89Current price is: £89.H176 x W46 x D20 cm
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Beauly White Tall Painted Bookcase
Original price was: £249.£189Current price is: £189.H176.6 x W80 x D29.6 cm
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Mauri Cube 2×2 Storage Unit | Artisan Oak
Original price was: £139.£99Current price is: £99.H72.8 x W72.7 x D32.9 cm
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Thornton Soft White Low Narrow Bookcase
Original price was: £89.£69Current price is: £69.H100 x W44 x D21.5 cm
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Orrell Black Ladder Bookcase
Original price was: £89.£69Current price is: £69.H175.4 x W64 x D36.7 cm
From Slim Bookcases to Wide Shelving Units
Slim and narrow bookcases are useful when you need more shelving without using a long stretch of wall. Selected designs are around 35–55cm wide and 170cm or more in height, giving you several shelf levels within a smaller footprint.
Low and wide bookcases offer a longer row of shelves and extra surface space on top. They also leave more wall space above, which works well in rooms where a tall bookcase might seem too big.
Large bookcases give you more shelf space in one unit, so they are ideal for bigger book collections or a mix of books, baskets and decorations. Some models also have drawers or doors for enclosed storage.
If you are setting up a home office, a narrower bookcase can sit comfortably alongside one of our desks. Lower bookcases work well on a separate wall near a TV cabinet.
How Much Do You Want to Keep on Show?
Open bookshelves keep books, plants and decorative pieces easy to reach, with no doors or panels across the front. Some bookcases also include adjustable shelves, giving you more flexibility if you need to accommodate taller books or objects.
If you want some items kept out of sight, choose a bookcase with drawers or cupboard storage. These designs combine open shelving with enclosed space for paperwork, stationery, cables or other smaller items you do not want left on display.
For predominantly closed storage, our storage cupboards and sideboards give you more space behind doors while still working alongside open shelving elsewhere in the room.
Ladder, Cube and Corner Bookcases
Ladder bookcases use open, tiered shelving that becomes narrower towards the top, giving books, plants and decorative pieces their own levels without the heavier look of a full-sided bookcase. Corner ladder designs make the same format work within the meeting point of two walls.
Cube bookcases divide the storage into separate square compartments, with layouts ranging from smaller 2×2 units to larger configurations with several rows of cubes. Separate compartments make it easier to group books, storage boxes and display pieces rather than arranging everything across one continuous shelf.
Corner bookcases keep shelving tucked into the edge of the room, leaving longer walls free for a sofa or TV cabinet. oakworld also offers corner ladder designs where you want open shelving without using the full width of a standard bookcase.
Oak, Wooden and Painted Bookcases
Oak bookcases range from lighter natural finishes to warmer, rustic and waxed tones, with solid oak, oak veneer and oak-effect constructions available across different designs.
Other wooden bookcases include mango, walnut, pine, acacia and reclaimed timber, giving you a broader choice of grain, colour and finish. Walnut and mango options add deeper tones, while pine and lighter woods keep the overall look softer.
Painted bookcases come in colours including white, grey, black and blue, alongside designs that combine painted sections with visible wood. You’ll also find metal-framed shelving where you prefer a more open, industrial bookshelf.
Frequently asked questions
Do oakworld Bookcases Arrive Assembled?
Some bookcases arrive fully assembled, while others require assembly at home. The product page shows the assembly requirements before you order, which is worth checking for larger or taller units.
How Much Weight Can a Bookcase Shelf Hold?
Shelf weight limits vary between designs. Check the product specifications before loading shelves with heavier books, files or decorative pieces, particularly where several heavier items will sit on the same shelf.
Do Tall Bookcases Need to Be Fixed to the Wall?
Wall-fixing requirements vary between designs. Taller bookcases may include anti-tip or wall-fixing hardware, so follow the instructions supplied with the furniture and check the product information before installation.
How Deep Should a Bookcase Be for Larger Books?
Shelf depth matters if you plan to store larger hardbacks, folders or coffee-table books. Compare the shelf depth with your largest books before ordering, as shallower bookcases may be better suited to standard paperbacks and smaller items.
What Should I Measure Before Buying a Bookcase?
Check the available width, height and depth, then compare those measurements with the full product dimensions rather than the shelf space alone. For larger assembled bookcases, also measure doorways, staircases and tighter turns on the route into the room.
