Sauder 5 Tier Book Shelf Wooden Bookcase Multipurpose
Original price was: $159.99.$157.99Current price is: $157.99.
Product Overview
This Sauder Select 5-Tier Book Shelf offers a practical and stylish storage solution designed to fit seamlessly into home offices, living rooms, bedrooms, or any common area. With five spacious open shelves—including three adjustable levels—it provides flexible organization for books, decorative items, electronics, bins, and personal belongings. Crafted from durable engineered wood and finished in a warm Salt Oak tone, this bookcase delivers both functionality and aesthetic appeal. Its compact footprint and fully finished sides make it ideal for placement against walls or in corners, maximizing space without compromising on style or utility.
Key Features
- Five open storage shelves: Ample room to store and display books, photo frames, small electronics, plants, and organizational bins. The open design ensures easy access and visual appeal, making it simple to find what you need at a glance.
- Three adjustable shelves: Allows you to customize the height of the middle three shelves to accommodate items of different sizes—from thick textbooks and binders to tall vases or decorative objects.
- Salt Oak finish: A light, natural wood tone that complements modern, traditional, and transitional interior styles. The subtle grain adds warmth without overwhelming your decor.
- Engineered wood construction: Built for stability and longevity, this material resists warping and provides reliable support for everyday use across a variety of environments.
- Finished on all sides: Unlike standard furniture with unfinished backs or sides, this bookcase looks great from every angle—perfect for freestanding placement, room dividers, or positioning next to desks and entertainment centers.
- Quick and easy assembly: Features patented slide-on moldings that simplify setup, reducing installation time and minimizing frustration compared to traditional screw-and-bracket methods.
Technical Specifications
- Assembled dimensions: L: 35.276″ x W: 13.228″ x H: 69.764″
- Material: Engineered wood
- Finish: Salt Oak
- Number of shelves: 5 (with 3 adjustable)
- Assembly: Required; includes slide-on moldings for faster setup
Benefits & Use Cases
Designed with versatility in mind, this bookcase excels in environments where both storage and display are essential. In a home office, it keeps reference materials, notebooks, and stationery within easy reach while adding personality through framed photos or succulents. In the living room, it organizes media collections, coffee table books, and decorative accents without cluttering flat surfaces. Its slim width makes it especially well-suited for smaller spaces such as apartments, studios, or cozy reading nooks where floor space is at a premium.
The generous vertical height allows for stacking multiple books or taller items like plants and lamps, making efficient use of wall space. Many users appreciate how securely it holds standard paperback and hardcover books—even when fully loaded—thanks to its sturdy shelf supports. The ability to adjust shelf spacing means you can tailor the unit to your current needs: widen gaps for bulky items or narrow them for more compact organization.
Because the bookcase is finished on all sides, it maintains its polished appearance whether placed against a wall, used as a room divider, or moved to a new location. This adaptability enhances its value for renters or those who frequently rearrange their living spaces.
Important Notes
While many customers report satisfaction with the bookcase’s height, stability, and overall value for money, some have expressed concerns about the quality of the engineered wood material and noted slight inconsistencies in build quality between units. It’s important to inspect the product upon delivery for any visible damage, loose joints, or misaligned components. Following the included assembly instructions carefully will help ensure maximum stability, particularly when placing heavier loads on lower shelves.
It’s worth noting that this model does not include a back panel or enclosed compartments, so contents remain fully exposed. While this design supports display purposes, it may be less suitable for securing fragile, valuable, or easily damaged items that require protection from dust or accidental knocks.
Despite these considerations, the Sauder Select 5-Tier Book Shelf remains a popular choice for buyers seeking a balance of affordability, functionality, and attractive design. Its combination of adjustable shelving, versatile placement options, and clean Salt Oak finish makes it a practical addition to a wide range of home environments.
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Tessa S –
4.5 Stars ð
I love this bookshelf! It looks really nice. If Amazon had a half star option, I’d be giving it 4.5 stars. The reasons I’m docking off half a star are:1) There was a scratch on one of the top front pieces. However, it’s not very large or super noticable, and I’m sure I could cover it with a similar colored Sharpie or something, so I didn’t bother trying to get a replacement because that would just be a hassle. But the packaging the shelf came in wasn’t damaged at all, so I’m guessing it happened when the pieces were being put in the box. But things happen, I’m not upset about is as it’s an easy enough fix.2) I read a lot of reviews saying this was easy to put together, but I wouldn’t necessarily say it was easy. I’m fairly handy with tools, having put together a lot of furniture and doing minor home repairs on my own. I put this bookshelf together by myself. It took a couple hours and some steps required a lot of arm/hand strength to get the screws in, and I ended up stripping a lot of the screws just trying to get them screwed all the way in. I’m thinking using a drill would have made things a lot easier, but the instructions say not to and I’m usually one to do things by the book, so I didn’t. However, if I had to put together another one of these, I think I’d probably go ahead and just use a drill for some of the steps to save time and avoid getting frustrated.3) Some reviews say that the shelf doesn’t seem sturdy on the sides, like it’ll topple over onto itself, but I disagree. It seems very sturdy once put together and I’m not at all worried about it falling apart. BUT, I’m not so sure that it wouldn’t fall forward if pulled on or hit. I have 2 dogs (50 and 60 lbs) that sometimes play rough, so I absolutely used the safety strap to attach it to the wall because I’m not confident that the shelf wouldn’t fall forward if they were playing and rolled into it or something. I do have it on a carpeted floor, so maybe on a hardwood floor it would feel more stable. I don’t like that the safety strap pokes through a big hole in the backboard of the bookshelf. I feel like the hole doesn’t need to be so big. I ended up cutting the circle that comes off the backboard, leaving enough of a space for the safety strap to poke through, and then taping the rest of the circle back in place from the back so it’s not as visible.Overall, I think this is a well made, beautiful piece of furniture. I’m glad this is the one I chose to purchase, and I have no regrets in buying it. I think it will hold up for quite a while.Also, props to the Amazon driver who delivered it! It was a little heavy, and I was home by myself and worried I wouldn’t be able to get it inside on my own without opening it and carrying it in piece by piece. It was raining though, and that wouldn’t be ideal, so he carried it inside and set it down in my living room for me. He was very nice and I appreciate him taking that extra step to make my life a little easier!
Gengler –
A FABULOUS BOOKCASE FOR THE PRICE! (And not too hard to assemble!)
After reading the reviews on this bookcase – particularly the somewhat negative ones – I went ahead and purchase it. Boy – I sure am glad I trusted my instincts on this! Trusting Sauder Company, this bookcase gives an awful lot of bang for the buck. True – it is particle board, not solid wood. But I accept that at this price point. I consciously made the decision NOT to spend $350+ on a bookcase.Having said that, this is a very stylish, and handsome bookcase. My wife approves! We purchased it in the Salt Oak finish and it blends in beautifully into the room. The assembly instructions were clear, and somewhat humorous! (i.e. , Step 5 reminds you that Rome wasn’t built in a day “but don’t worry – this will”!) It took me about two hours – mainly because I took it slowly, not wanting to disassemble any piece that already was attached. The finished case is sturdy. No wobble. No tilt. Given my floor, I placed three nickels under a corner as a shim and it stands proud and tall. I did not bother to attach the supplied tipping support strap into the wall – this unit feels rock solid (I tried wobbling it) Most importantly, I do believe that Sauder is conservative (appropriately so) in their estimates of the total weight that can be held on the shelves. I have placed ~ 35-40 on each shelf and there is no sign of bending.Beautiful product! Clear assembly instructions! And a few extra assembly hardware bits. Overall – I couldn’t be more pleased ! Five stars, indeed!
rlbrandner –
Sauder is the best
Have always been a fan of Sauder furniture, and have a long history of purchasing it. Bought this as a matching piece to the desk I purchased. Very sturdy, looks great, and extremely functional. It holds a lot of books. I have about 90 on this one and it isn’t full. Straightforward assembly. The only thing that I wasn’t impressed with was the wall attachment for stability. It’s ok, but I live in an earthquake area, so I replaced the strap they give with a metal bracket to firmly attach it to the wall, but that’s the tiniest little gripe. Very happy and will continue to buy Sauder in the future.
Ashley Miller –
Good Shelf, Annoying Assembly
I built this shelf with one other person. I didnât time it because I thought it would be a breeze, but it probably took an hour and a half to two hours. The shelf looks great and is sturdy. Itâs not difficult to lift and move on your own if you had to. Most of the parts went together fairly easy.When it came to putting the backing on, neither of the boards were cut straight. Even with an overlap in the middle, the corners were still off and there was some hanging that had to be cut with a box cutter. Needed a lot of pressure, but had to be careful not to go through the wood on the other side. I did chip a couple tiny spots on the top-back because of that, but it lays against the wall now and canât be seen.A set of three screws was intended to âfit inâ to a groove on one piece, but the screws wouldnât go into the material with a screwdriver. Sure they fit in, but they werenât secure and the piece kept falling out. We pre-drilled some holes and then they went in without a hitch. However, drilling wasnât part of the instructions.Overall, itâs a good shelf. We just kept coming to some obstacles that needed a little creative thinking. Keep a drill handy and a friend to help.
Megzou –
Hold a lots of books!
This product is very reasonable and looks not cheap, sturdy, we love it!
Chad Cygnarowicz –
Nice budget friendly book case
We purchased 2 of these – The first one took around 40 minutes to assemble were as the second one took around half the time since I had a better knowledge of how to do it.Product looks nice and is very sturdy. My only complaint is that the strap to mount it to the wall is visible from the top shelf. Since this bookshelf is pretty tall, I wish that it mounted to the top of of the bookshelf were it is not easily visible
B_Type13X2 –
I like how this thing looks that is all I like about it. I am currently in the process of assembling this thing, and it is way too flimsy during assembly to be trusted. I ended up breaking 2 of the camlocks during assembling while moving the shelf. (flipping it over as per the instructions on page 16.) The top bolts to the bottom so it fits in a smaller box, this design makes the whole thing wiggle and waggle putting a lot of stress on the melamine/particle board construction. This in turn causes those areas to blow out. Luckily I do dabble in carpentry, I do have wood glue and a workshop to build things. I bought this shelf because I just finished building a full set of cabinets for my workshop and didn’t want to spend any more than a few hours putting something together. Well… it won’t take you any more than a few hours BUT this thing is destined to end up cut up in my firepit because I already hate how cheap it is and will know about the defects every time I walk by it even though I wood glued the whole damn thing together after the blowouts. If you know how to build a shelf… Build your own, if you are not a handyman man look at other options cause this thing is way too fragile even during assembly to trust it to support a full shelf full of books. Also, let me qualify the following statement I strongly believe that we coddle kids to much today, I think that they should run/fall/scrape their knees and play on things. When I was a kid I climbed tree’s furniture and shelving. Well, I shudder to think what will happen if my nieces try to climb on this damn thing as kids do, they will get hurt not because they try to jump off the bookshelf onto the couch, but because the shelf is liable to collapse into several pieces while they try to stand on it.
Tony –
The Sauder product is a notch above the bargain bookshelves, as it has a more expensive look and it is more sturdy. The shelves have the facing which gives them strength against sagging.The only problem I had was that the facia pieces with the grove do not have a lot of strength. One of them actually broke along the whole length as shown on the attached picture. Fortunately I was able to glue it together and re-assemble the bookcase afterwards.I would recommend to add a warning in the assembly manual not to use the slide-in pieces to lift the bookcase.Overall very good product. I ordered another one.
Louis-philippe Lacharite –
For a 270$ bookshelf. It is a beauty. It was easy to assemble. I recommend it to someone who is tired of book pile litering in a corner of your room like me.
Michael W. Higgins –
Good quality. No problems assembling. Very sturdy.
MJ –
I have a lot of books, and i love the sturdiness and the classic look of these shelves. I put them together myself and they look great!