Way Basics Rectangle Plus Eco-Friendly Modern 2-Shelf Storage Unit, White

Manufacturer: Way Basics
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Product Description

You will love how quickly and easily you can put this streamlined shelving together. Then You will love how much you can store on its two ample tiers. Lightweight enough to easily move from room to room, sturdy and ample enough to store your largest, glossiest coffee table books. We have been using ours to keep our precious collection of vinyl records in (alphabetized, of course). Need a bookshelf in the living room? A bedside table in the bedroom? A toy cubby in the children room? And that¿s just a start. Who knew that limitless possibilities live inside this oh-so-basic storage unit? You can use it as a low-profile bedside table, there is plenty of room to store all those magazines and novels you are going to get to soon. A pair would look great on either side of the couch with a set of matching lamps. We cannot wait to hear what You will do with it. If you need simple, basic furniture that is practical and versatile, Way Basics is for you. This eco-modern storage Double Rectangle Plus is made from our zBoards, a recycled paperboard that takes nothing from our environment, weighs 62% lighter than particle, but just as strong. In our packages, you will not find mysterious collections of screws and nails, or complicated diagrams and instructions. that is because you can put our unique zBoards together without tools or hardware. Super-strong 3M brand adhesive strips let you fit the pieces neatly together. Just peel, stick and you are done. The surface is water resistant and easy to clean with a damp cloth. Measures 11.34 inches long by 22.83 inches wide by 30.39 inches high.

Product Details

Classic 2-shelf storage unit offers multiple decor and furnishing options
Made of durable, recycled paperboard; responsibly sustainable design
Less than half the weight of particle board, pressed wood, or plywood furniture
Easy to assemble with no tools required; water resistant; backer board included
Measures 11-1/3 by 22-4/5 by 30-2/5 inches

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Amazing, easy, & eco-friendly!

Review Date: April 24, 2009

Reviewer: JSyv, Texas

I will be going away to college soon and I was looking for some simple but attractive shelving options. These are it! Assembly was VERY easy and it took me less than fifteen minutes to put it together. They seem sturdy as they can hold up to my massive manga and book collections. I plan on ordering more of these. One of the nicest features is that you can choose and build these shelves to fit in the space that you need to fill. They are easy to customize by putting them together to suit your taste. The different color choices are great too! I highly recommend these shelves. They look great, they are easy and fast to put together, they are reasonably priced, they are sturdy, and they help the environment. What more could a person ask for?

So Simple yet Works!

Review Date: January 7, 2010

Reviewer: Just Me in MI, Portage, MI

I purchased the white double rectangle for my bathroom. We are trying to economically remodel a house we purchased a few months ago that is in need of serious updating. The bathroom basically needed shelving or cabinetry that would be about 6 or 7 foot long, by about 3 foot high. But, it couldn't be more than about 12" deep (narrow bathroom!) So my choices were quite limited. I was looking at bookshelves turned sideways, just building shelves, etc. Then I found Way Basics. I did the math, and determined that 3 of the double rectangles would fit absolutely perfectly - almost a custom fit! But I wasn't sure about the quality, so I figured I'd order one, if it wasn't as great as I hoped, I'd just stick it in one of the kids' rooms or somewhere else. Much to my surprise, it was exactly perfect. It went together in just a few minutes. It weighs next to nothing. No tools. Just peel the tape and stick the sides together. It really is that easy. As soon as I get my next paycheck, I'll be ordering the other two to match this one, and my bathroom shelving will be complete!

None of my boards were marred or damaged in any way, and all were straight (they are flush with the wall at least, so if they are warped, so is my wall - though I am not saying that is impossible.)

Savvy Design

Review Date: June 3, 2009

Reviewer: Midwest Mommy, Midwest, USA

I purchased this shelf to be used in my home Montessori preschool. I decided to buy this over a traditional hardwood shelf because it was less expensive and made of recycled material...and looked super easy to put together from the handy video supplied by the company. When I opened the box I was amazed at how light each piece was! It took me less than 5 minutes to fully assemble the shelf (minus the backboard which I decided against using). It seems sturdy and it's easy to move around since it's light weight. I ordered the Cedar color and it looks quite natural- it matches our laminate flooring perfectly. The design appears much more sleek and clean than a particle board bookcase because it doesn't have holes and pegs for shelf height adjusting (Way Basics shelves are stationary). For Montessori purposes the top shelf is a little too tall for my almost 3-year old to clearly view the items placed on the shelf- but he'll grow up to it eventually.

My only complaint is that all three long boards came cut open at one corner with a few small dents in the boards. I placed each cut corners toward the back during assembly, so they aren't visible except for the very top board. The damage was probably due to shipping, but maybe Way Basics could find a way to package their products more securely, yet still sustainably. The slight damage didn't bother me, because I have a "whatev" attitude about most things- but if you're looking for a perfect product be wary that yours could come damaged too (although you CAN return damaged products to Amazon for free).

Also, I would be more likely to recommend to others and purchase additional shelving units if they were priced closer to $30 or less. But bravo to Way Basics for creating a useful, streamlined, sustainable product!

Easy to assemble and very lightweight

Review Date: July 9, 2009

Reviewer: T. ROBERTSON, San Diego, CA United States

Well packaged but the pieces showed signs of poor handling such as scratches, small dings, scuffed edges, etc. None of it was "send it back" bad and considering the price and what I intended to use it for it wasn't an issue for me. The condition wasn't shipping as the boxes were in perfect shape so I'm thinking it was prepackaging. This also makes me wonder how well the surfaces will hold up to day to day use.

Assembly was incredibly easy and the thing was stable right from the first pieces being stuck together. There is some play room with he pieces until you really press them together at which point you are pretty much stuck with it. The one exception is the backing... DO NOT MISPLACE IT. Once it is on it is on and it fits right up to the edge all the way around so a little misplace can mean a white strip sticking off one side and being visible from the front. I have this problem on both of the two I assembled tonight but with some careful razor work it is fixable.

In short these are well worth it for the price. Don't expect something to showcase your fine china in or as a centerpiece to your living room but for the kids room or side tables or the bunch of other uses you can make of a little set of shelves like these they are perfect.

Nice Enough, But Not So Rugged Or Easy To Assemble Attractively

Review Date: October 20, 2009

Reviewer: M. Zanon, Chicago IL, USA

These shelves look nice enough, but, since they go together with two-sided tape, it's hard to get the pieces aligned precisely before permanently sticking them together. If you care about fit and finish, you may prefer something that goes together more precisely, such as with screws and pre-drilled holes. Also, since they're less dense than wooden shelves, I found mine to be susceptible to damage.

Posted by EcoFriend on February 6th, 2010

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