Five Contemporary Bookshelves for the Avid Minimalist

There’s a reason that minimal furniture has made a relentless comeback in the last couple of years. No-frills furniture is simple, highly efficient, and plays right into modern home styling. It also exudes a sense of abstract art that’s all its own. Contemporary bookshelves with a dash of minimalism take it one step beyond the typical function of displaying books, CDs, or family mementos. Here are five modern bookcases that’ll appeal to the minimalist in all of us.

Office Star Corner Ladder Bookcase in Espresso by Office Star

The Office Star Corner Ladder Bookcase in Espresso by Office Star is a stylish alternative to the ordinary bookcase. The espresso finish contributes much to its strong sense of sophistication, and makes its unique design look all the more appealing. The bookcase provides five sturdy shelves for ample storage of books and/or collectibles. The shelf size tapers down on its way up, so it might be best to place heavier items on the bottom shelves, and lighter ones on the upper shelves; it’s an artistically sound design, and it’s practical too. 

Allan Copley Designs Samantha 4-Shelf Bookcase by Allan Copley Designs

An advantage of minimal bookshelves is that many of them have space-saving designs. The Allan Copley Designs Samantha 4-Shelf Bookcase by Allan Copley Designs is one of them. This bookcase features a deep espresso finish that’s quite modern, but its best quality is that the case is much taller than it is wide, affording you the chance to store as many books on it without having to compromise space.

Offi and Co. Mini Bent Ply Stand by Offi and Co

Offi and Co. adds the Offi and Co. Mini Bent Ply Stand by Offi and Co. into the mix. It’s not a large bookcase, but its compact size adds to its usefulness; the stand makes a great desktop storage unit. The Mini Bent Ply Stand spots a simple design whose main feature is its portability. The stand is also made of molded birch plywood, and can hold up to 25 CDs. If you prefer, you can use the stand to keep a couple of your favorite books or a few handy references close by.

Adesso Zurich Contemporary Modern Wooden Walnut Finish Magazine Rack - Set of 2 by Adesso

Roughly similar in size to the Offi and Co. Mini Bent Ply Stand, the Adesso Zurich Contemporary Modern Wooden Walnut Finish Magazine Rack – Set of 2 by Adesso was built for convenient portability. Its space-saving design also makes it a great shelf candidate for small-ish apartments, bedrooms, or places where there’s only limited room to work with. Standing at a modest height of twelve inches, the magazine rack works best with magazines and small books.

Nuevo Living Tiva Right Large Shelving Unit in White by Nuevo Living

If you’re talking minimalism, Nuevo Living nails it (literally and figuratively) with the Nuevo Living Tiva Right Large Shelving Unit in White by Nuevo Living. The Tiva Shelving Unit is ideal for books and collectibles, and goes right up on your wall. The white finish only adds to its understated elegance.