Varnholt Kollafjordur Etagere Bookcase

A 5-tier etagere bookcase on a black steel frame with poplar wood shelves in a Rustic Oak finish, 74.5 inches tall and rated to 20 pounds per shelf.

Overall footprint is 74.5 inches high, 26 inches wide, and 15 inches deep. Measure that rectangle against the wall first; the frame is fixed and does not collapse smaller.

• Tall, slim, see-through frame

  The etagere reads more like scaffolding than a solid case, four thin steel posts rising 74.5 inches with an X-brace crossing between the middle shelves. Five oak-toned wood shelves space out evenly along the height, open on every side with nothing to block the view through.

• Assembly, screwdriver only

  This piece ships flat and needs assembly with a screwdriver only; skip power tools so the hardware does not strip. Plan on two people for the build since the frame stands 74.5 inches once the posts and shelves are together.

• Anchor it to the wall

  A piece this tall and narrow, just 26 inches wide against 74.5 inches of height, can tip over if it is climbed on or pulled from a top shelf. Anchor it to a wall stud once it is assembled, especially with children in the home. A tipover restraint kit is not confirmed in the box, so add your own strap or bracket to secure it.

• 20 pounds per shelf

  Each of the five open shelves is rated to hold 20 pounds. Keep heavier books or decor on the lower shelves and lighter plants or objects higher up, spreading the weight evenly rather than loading one shelf past its limit.

• Books, plants, and decor

  The open shelves suit a mix of books, small plants, and decorative objects rather than closed storage, since nothing here has a door or drawer to hide clutter behind. Heavier books sit best on the lower shelves, where the steel frame is closest to the floor.

• Steel frame, oak shelves

  The frame is steel in a black finish, with four turned posts and an X-brace crossing behind the middle shelves. The five shelves are poplar wood in a Rustic Oak finish, with grain visible across each surface.

• Dust the shelves and posts

  Dust the wood shelves regularly and wipe them with a soft, barely damp cloth, drying right away since standing water can dull the oak finish. Wipe the black steel posts and X-braces with a dry cloth to keep dust from settling in the joints.

• What ships in the box

  The etagere ships flat with the four posts, five shelves, X-brace hardware, and screws included, along with assembly instructions. Bring your own screwdriver for the build. A tipover restraint kit is not included, so plan to add your own anchor strap once it is in place.

Good to know

• Tape a 26 by 15 inch footprint, 74.5 inches tall, before it arrives.
• Five open shelves, 20 pounds each; spread the load, don't stack it on one.
• At 40.8 pounds it's a one-person carry in, then a two-person assembly.
• Required at home. The steel frame and five poplar shelves assemble with a screwdriver; avoid power tools. Two people make it easier.
• One five-shelf etagere bookcase is included. Books, plants, and other room pieces are styling only.