Sauder Miscellaneous Storage 3-Shelf Bookcase/ Book shelf,
Original price was: $162.66.$109.99Current price is: $109.99.
Product Overview
This Sauder Miscellaneous Storage 3-Shelf Bookcase, part of the Select collection, is a versatile and space-efficient solution designed for modern living. Ideal for home offices, bedrooms, or living rooms, this bookcase combines practical storage with a clean, timeless aesthetic. Its compact footprint makes it perfect for small spaces where every inch counts, while its thoughtful design ensures maximum functionality. Whether you’re organizing books, displaying decorative items, storing media devices, or keeping office supplies tidy, this bookcase adapts to your needs with ease.
Finished in a warm Oiled Oak tone—distinct from the Lintel Oak® mentioned in older product references—this piece offers a rich, natural wood appearance that complements a wide range of interior styles. The subtle sheen enhances the grain of the engineered wood without overwhelming the room, making it a versatile addition to contemporary, traditional, or transitional décor schemes. With its sturdy construction and reliable assembly features, this bookcase delivers lasting value for everyday use.
Key Features
- Two Adjustable Shelves: Customize your storage layout to fit everything from tall hardcover books to flat photo albums, binders, or decorative objects. The adjustable design ensures flexibility as your needs evolve over time.
- Flip-Down Molding with Slide-Out Keyboard Tray: Perfect for small workspaces, the hidden tray slides out smoothly on metal runners and includes safety stops to prevent accidental slipping. This feature transforms the top shelf into a functional workstation surface when needed.
- Small Drawer with Patented T-Lock Assembly: A discreet drawer provides secure storage for pens, notepads, chargers, or other small office essentials. The patented T-lock system enhances structural integrity and keeps contents safely contained.
- Oiled Oak Finish: Offers a warm, natural look that mimics solid wood but with the durability and consistency of engineered materials. The finish protects against daily wear and resists scratches, maintaining its appeal over time.
- Engineered Wood Construction: Built using high-quality engineered wood, this bookcase delivers stable performance and consistent appearance. It’s designed for long-term residential use and resists warping better than some alternative materials.
Technical Specifications
- Dimensions (Assembled): Length: 35.28 inches | Width: 13.23 inches | Height: 43 inches
- Material: Engineered wood
- Finish: Oiled Oak
- Number of Shelves: Three total—two are adjustable
- Included Features: Slide-out keyboard tray with metal runners and safety stops, flip-down molding, small storage drawer with T-lock mechanism, full assembly hardware and instructions
Benefits & Use Cases
This bookcase is especially valuable for individuals seeking efficient vertical storage in limited spaces. Its narrow profile allows it to fit snugly beside desks, in unused corners, or along walls without dominating the room. The adjustable shelves make it ideal for homeschooling setups, compact apartments, or shared family spaces where furniture must serve multiple purposes.
The integrated keyboard tray adds significant utility for remote workers or students, turning the unit into a complete desk organizer without requiring extra real estate. Meanwhile, the small drawer helps keep frequently used items within reach yet neatly tucked away. Customers consistently praise its ability to declutter areas like entryways, home offices, or dorm rooms while maintaining a polished look.
Many users also appreciate how well this bookcase pairs with other pieces from the Sauder Select collection, allowing for coordinated room designs. Whether used solo or as part of a larger furniture grouping, it supports both function and visual harmony.
Important Notes
It’s important to understand that this bookcase is constructed primarily from engineered wood rather than solid hardwood. While engineered wood offers excellent stability and resistance to seasonal movement, it may not support extremely heavy loads over decades compared to solid wood alternatives. Users should avoid placing excessively heavy items—such as large stone sculptures or dense antique books—on the upper shelves.
Assembly is straightforward thanks to clear, step-by-step instructions and included hardware. Most customers report completing setup in under an hour with only basic tools. However, due to the weight and size once assembled, having a second person assist is recommended to prevent strain or damage during placement.
This product is intended for indoor residential use only. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, excessive humidity, or damp environments such as bathrooms or unheated garages, as moisture can compromise the integrity of the engineered wood over time.
The bookcase ships fully assembled in a single box. No additional purchases or external tools are required beyond those provided. All necessary screws, brackets, and fasteners are included, and the T-lock drawer mechanism is pre-installed for added convenience.



13 reviews for Sauder Miscellaneous Storage 3-Shelf Bookcase/ Book shelf,
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Original price was: $162.66.$109.99Current price is: $109.99.
emg –
Looks good and is a good value for the money
Looks good. There were no damaged or missing pieces. All pieces were clearly marked and the instructions were very good. The parts fit the pre-drilled holes — I had no problems assembling this piece. The bookcase is stable on my floor. I am happy with this purchase. I have bought products from this manufacturer before and I haven’t been sorry.Regarding purchases of particle board furniture: I felt this was a good purchase for my home office. I read a lot of reviews before deciding on what to buy and I think some people don’t understand this material. Particle board is both heavier and WEAKER than solid wood. That is why it is so much less expensive than a solid wood bookshelf which could easily cost 3 times as much. This means the shelves will sag if you put too much weight on them, or if the weight is not EVENLY distributed across the width of the board.The manual for this bookcase indicates the following max weightstop of bookcase 35 lbsadjustable shelves 25 lbs eachbottom shelf 40 lbsYou cannot load the shelf up with heavy stuff (including books) if you don’t want the shelves to sag. Placing heavy books in the center of a 25-pound shelf will absolutely cause it to sag over time even if the books weigh less than 25 pounds because the weight is all in one place. If this is a problem, you should look for solid wood or something with metal supports under the shelves. There are youtube videos showing how some people have added solid wood framing around the particle board bookcases to strengthen them. (Not just sauder, but ikea and other manufacturer shelving — they all have the same issues.) Personally at that point I would just pay the extra money for more expensive solid wood shelves but that’s just me.Particle board does crack easily and can be damaged in shipping if the package gets dropped. The Sauder website has a link to reorder individual parts if something is missing/broken. I’ve been lucky and have not had to use the service. It’s just a chance you take when you purchase this type of product.
Bert Nussbaum –
GREAT PRODUCT!
EXPERTLY PACKED! NO DAMAGE! GREAT DIRECTIONS WITH DIAGRAMS! STURDY AND ATTRACTIVE! HAVE BOUGHT TWO IN THE LAST MONTH!
Ms Bradley 107 –
Nice Quality for Price!
First, I paid extra to Amazon to have them deliver it inside my home. They allowed me to schedule a date that was convenient for me, including a time window of about 3 hours. BONUS!!! It was such a welcomed feature. The packaging was AWESOME. This is made out of pressboard, so the sturdy corner protectors and shrink-wrapped in plastic ensured there was no damage. I read the instructions and laid out all the pieces before assembly. Plus previous reviews which said to “hand screw” instead of using a drill. It is really easy to sink the screws too far if you are not careful. It comes with a nail guide to help you not mess up the finish and put the nails exactly where they go…use it! It took me about 2 1/2 hours to assemble, but I was being really careful. Everything was exactly as the detailed instructions said. If you read the directions, you will have no problems putting it together. It has a nice finish and I am very happy with my purchase. It was a great addition to my home office area. I would totally recommend it. For the price, not real wood, but very sturdy and nicely made.
Thomas P. Casillo –
Not too bad for the money
I needed a bookcase and saw this one at a local home center. It was nice looking and seemed sturdy, but their price was much higher. Thus the reason I chose Amazon to purchase. I/ve been putting this type of furniture together for a long time and found it easy to figure out and assemble. But I have some warnings for others and things to be careful about. I too found out the screws to hold the top trim to the top of the bookshelf are too long and the countersunk holes in the trim piece are set too deep. During the assembly process as per the directions, I inserted the screws only to find out they pierced the top of the bookcase. This resulted in 3 chunks, about a 1/2″ in diameter breaking off. I ended up melting a wax color stick in the holes to try and blend the damage. Also, the material (laminate) covering the particle board is extremely brittle and will chip easily. Definitely not like the products of the past. Keep a wood color marker handy to cover any damage. Also, I had the slide on trim piece, (which attaches to the front of the shelves), split due to either the rail being too wide or the cut in the trim being a hair to small. I’d buy another if needed now thatI know what to look out for.
Jobu88 –
Solid shelf, easy to assemble and looks great
This is a nice heavy solid shelf, not a cheap shelf that’s going to fall apart. Putting it together can be done by one person in just a little over an hour, less if you’re handy with tools. You’ll need a screwdriver and a hammer, nothing else. The directions are pretty clear and the manual has a link to a video you can watch if you’re not sure what to do next. Two people would be better than one when assembling, but one person can assemlbe this shelf. Very happy with it.
Becky –
Beautiful and great quality
I purchased the bookshelf while on sale and it was well worth what I paid. It was easy to put together by myself and looks gorgeous with the other furniture that I have. The rest if the furniture I have in the same room is black and this is a great contast. It looks beautiful and I’m excited to finally put out some of my late mother’s collectibles on it for display.
Joanne J. Nixon –
Sauder makes a great product
Very sturdy. Looks like a higher end piece
Michael Xbox –
Decent enough bookcase for a low price
This bookcase worked out well for me, but its not particularly well packaged and will require some luck to get one in one piece. Not much foam on the ends of the box, and basically all the panels are just stacked in the middle, touching. I had another of these years ago that arrived with just a tiny amount of cracking on one piece, but it wasn’t that noticeable so I lived with it. Then when trying to move it upstairs more recently, half the studs in the top ripped out and also cracked the panels as it came apart. The way the main frame is joined is not particularly robust, so this time I glued the seems to try to strengthen it up. Also, be sure to (carefully) use all the nails to join the thin back piece, because it actually adds a bit of rigidity overall.
Ramon –
Calidad y facil de armar
Amazon Customer –
I received it as described and it was delivered on time. No scratch, no damage. It was easy to assemble. With that, I ‘d say I am satisfied and very happy with my purchase because it came exactly what I wanted.
Ãngel –
Recibe en tiempo y forma, fácil de armar y cumple con lo esperado de acuerdo a precio pero traÃa un pequeño defecto en la esquina superior, posterior, izquierda
Amazon Customer –
Quick delivery, solid and looks very nice!!!
cyst23 –
Item came on time as expected and was easily assembled. Looks great once it is all put together, it could have been made of a bit more substantial material for the price paid. Seems as if the screw/cam system into the pressed wood could fail fairly easily.