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Make your book collection appear as if it's floating on air with the ingenious Conceal Book Shelf by Umbra. It works brilliantly - once the L-shaped shelf is mounted to the wall, place one of your hardcover books on the specially designed clip of the shelf - this serves as the base. Then, just stack your favorite titles on top for incredibly efficient storage.
Accommodates up to 20 pounds of books up to 10" wide when mounted according to the enclosed directions
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Umbra Conceal Book Shelf is rated
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Rated 5 out of
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LoisLois from
Great Book StorageI live in a very small place and have no room for a bookcase. Bought 3 of these shelves & mounted them on the wall. So essentially I have my bookcase but it doesn’t take up any floor space. Perfect solution to my problem.
Date published: 2019-07-25
Rated 5 out of
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RachaelRaquel from
Easy to installThis was super easy to install and it works like a charm.
Date published: 2019-03-06
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Rougherfan from
These are awesome!I just bought my second set of these. They are cool, practical and well designed. I used them in skinny spaces on walls. It looks like the books are floating on the wall and it keeps them off my night stand.
Date published: 2019-02-12
Rated 5 out of
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Kella703 from
Ideal designThis bookshelf is perfect for whatever size space you have. I started with 2 but found I really only needed 1 for all the various sized cookbooks I have. Before I was moving this stack of cook books from place to place or every time I cleaned I would find a new place for these cook books. It only took one of the concealed book shelves to get all the books off the counter and on the perfect nook on the wall. I don’t have to keep cleaning over them anymore. They look great on the wall and since I’m collecting recipes more electrically I will likely need only this one. With that said I wouldn’t hesitate to pick up another if needed!
Date published: 2018-12-03
Rated 5 out of
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Osobear from
ModernThis shelf bookshelf Easley plans with any kind of Decour and with extreme practicality for putting your books and display
Date published: 2018-01-20
Rated 2 out of
5 by
Atticus from
Warps/ruins booksThese invisible shelves worked great to begin with, but they are not deep enough to provide needed support for your books. My books warped over time. Also, the bottom support piece is so small, the back cover of my books slid out of support pieces. These work great for small books 4 inches wide or less.
Date published: 2016-01-22
Rated 5 out of
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Marisa78254 from
Adds a unique look to a room!So easy to setup & use. It adds a unique look to a room. It is a nice way to highlight books without having a whole bookshelf in a room. The more floor space the better for my boy to run around!
Date published: 2014-08-14
Rated 5 out of
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IrishKarenK from
Very CoolI saw these floating bookshelves on an interior design website and was so excited to see that the Container Store had them. It looks amazing with the books just floating there, and let's not even get into the space-saving aspect of them. I live in an apartment so not having to have a big, clunky book shelf is ideal for me.
Do yourself a favor and get more than one! They are easy to install and they hold a fair amount of books. I can't begin to tell you how ultra-cool they look!
Date published: 2013-06-20
Rated 5 out of
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Melanie91 from
Worth it!These shelves are perfect for any small or large space you may have. They are easy to mount yourself and can hold a good number of books. They're extremely sturdy and look great!
Date published: 2013-05-04
Rated 5 out of
5 by
CourtneyShortney from
Very Practical and fun!These shelves add a whimsical look and additional storage for areas with little floor space. They work perfectly for both paper back and textbooks. I love how the lip on the bottom of the shelf holds the cover in place.
Date published: 2013-05-03
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Walabear from
I hate bookshelves! I love books!These shelves worked out for me because they make a really cute way of storing books. I hate looking at huge bookshelves in my living room, but with the amount of books I own/read, I can't hide them all in my office. With these shelves I can split the difference, keep my cutest hardcovers where I can show them off, and it's all hidden. I get a lot of compliments on these shelves.
Date published: 2013-04-29
Rated 5 out of
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FutureDesigner from
Worth Purchasing!I am an avid book reader and have way too many books to store. This product allowed me to showcase my collection in a unique way and also allowed me to utilize a wall space that was not very large. I love the way the shelves make the books appear to be floating, causing many family and friends to become awed at how the books are on the wall! Not only do they look amazing but they are able to hold a lot of weight. I am very satisfied with my purchase and I would suggest this product to anyone and everyone. I currently have four but am considering purchasing more!
Date published: 2013-04-03
Rated 5 out of
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OrganizationSeeker from
An Original ConceptI bought these innovative book shelves for a friend. They are sturdy and an interesting touch to a room's decor.
Date published: 2013-03-26
Rated 5 out of
5 by
linmjenk from
My reading nook specialI love the usefullness of all the things I pick up at the container store, but this shelf is by far my favorite. I have a few of these in my reading nook corner at home and love how unique my area looks.
Date published: 2013-03-19
Rated 5 out of
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Tgal from
Compact StorageThe shelves are great for displaying as well as book storage! Especially in tight little /narrow spaces. I just personally have found it difficult to find the perfect size book cover that will stay in the secret hidden cover holder that gives it that illusion of floating. I would recommend ! I bought 3. They currently hold 30 books, no problem.
Date published: 2013-03-19
Rated 5 out of
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SouthernCook from
Nifty!This is a clever way to store books. Friends do a double take!
Date published: 2013-03-19
Rated 5 out of
5 by
mason from
coolest bookshelf ever!these bookshelves are genius! we purchased a couple to see how they work and if they would fit some small spaces on our wall and LOVED THEM, so we purchased a couple more. definitely would recommend these to anyone
Date published: 2013-03-18
Rated 5 out of
5 by
lshields from
These are the coolest things ever! I always wanted one and randomly decided to buy a couple when I was at the container store. They were easy to put up and they look great. We get so many compliments from people when they come into the apartment. I highly recommend this to anyone and everyone!
Date published: 2013-03-18
Rated 5 out of
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Anonymous from
Lovely Design, Great Product!Bought a couple of these a few years ago and went back last week for more. I'm not a fix-it gal, but mounting these and ensuring stability was a breeze. Great look and affordable. I tried making my own, but these are much sleeker and "invisible" that anything I've see DIY. Highly recommended
Date published: 2013-03-13
Rated 3 out of
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trev from
Look Ma, no hands!Yes these do make the books look like they're floating, but they don't hold a lot of weight before looking like it's sloping and you basically can't use the bottom book because that's the base for the rest. Still, it's kinda cool.
Date published: 2013-03-02
Rated 5 out of
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Mistyfied from
"It's Magic"I LOVE these! I have them in my livingroom and whenever anyone comes over they ask me how they stay up and I always say "It's magic." But of course, I have to show them and they all love it. Friends have posted these on Pinterest and I have to comment to tell them to get them because they really are a conversation piece. Not to mention the look is so light without the chunky bookshelf there!
Date published: 2013-02-26
Rated 5 out of
5 by
DIYChallenged from
Problem SolverThese bookshelves solved my problem of not wanting bulky shelves or a bookcase to display my books. The installation took 5 minutes per shelf and I have a clean but interesting arrangement for my favorite hardcovers. Will definitely buy more in the future.
Date published: 2012-09-04
Rated 5 out of
5 by
DIYMommy from
EnvyAll my friends love this shelf and think it is so cool.
Date published: 2012-08-15
Rated 4 out of
5 by
Justin from
Sturdy, solid, work as advertisedSturdy and solid, these shelves easily hold 4-5 heavy hardcovers. They're virtually invisible and hold the bottom-most book in place for the "floating" look.
Date published: 2012-07-19
Rated 5 out of
5 by
CandiceM from
Love These Book Shelves!!I've had a set of these book shelves for about 6 years now and they are still holding up great! I've gotten so many comments from people wondering how the books are kept on the wall. Love these shelves and will be getting more in the future!
Date published: 2012-06-06
Rated 4 out of
5 by
bigbugato from
Umbra book holderWe had a specific need for a small type shelf to hold a tissue box in our small bathroom. There was a curved wall which was the only place we could do this. The item worked out perfectly!
Now we can access our tissue box which was sitting on a multi teir towel holder.Great solution, and believe me I looke for something unobstrusive.
Date published: 2012-03-31
Rated 5 out of
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TerryJ from
Great productThis is a great way to hang books on the wall without the bulky shelves that people usually use. You can't even see the shelf once hung and books in place. Great product.
Date published: 2012-03-20
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Go2Gal from
Great for small rooms~In small spaces, you need to go vertical. The shelf is great in tight spaces like the narrow wall space between a window frame and sliding closet door. Have given them as gifts to other space-challenged homeowners.
Date published: 2012-03-20
Rated 5 out of
5 by
JMERamos from
LOVEI loveloveLOVE these shelves! I bought two and they're so fabulous I will be buying many more for sure!
Date published: 2012-03-19
Rated 5 out of
5 by
KaTrende from
Great Option for Small Spaces!I used these bookshelves in a dorm room where I had no bookcase and little room.
They were super easy to install and uninstall. Held really heavy textbooks and never wobbled or fell. Incredibly sturdy.
Plus, it lent a really cool air to the room.
Can these be used for kids game boxes in a playroom?
Asked by: Razzle
The Conceal Book Shelf can hold small board game boxes
Answered by: Hcordray
Date published: 2019-03-02
How many shelves does this come with?
is this the price for one shelf? or three?
Asked by: LLewin
The Umbra Conceal Book Shelves is a set of 3.
Answered by: DesiR
Date published: 2020-04-22
Could these be used to hold small boxes, or are they best for books?
I'm thinking about using them to hold little containers of things like garlic and ginger in my kitchen window. Do you think that would work, or would they tip over?
Asked by: iLikeContainers
We only recommend our Conceal Book Shelves for the storage and display of books.
Answered by: larose
Date published: 2018-01-06
Would these be practical for a child's room?
Just curious if they are more for decorative purposes or if they would withstand a child removing books for reading and putting them back?
Asked by: luvmyhouse
With reasonable care being taken, our Conceal Book Shelf can withstand removal and replacement of your stored books.
Answered by: psb87
Date published: 2018-11-10
Screwing it into a wood wall
I have this wood /wall surface by the kitchen that I wanted to use to hold hard shell place mats. Can this be screwed do wood ? Thank you
Asked by: KB1979
Yes, just make sure you are using the proper mounting hardware.
Answered by: TheContainerStore
Date published: 2020-07-16
How deep is it?
Asked by: Optical
Each of our Conceal Book Shelves measures 6" wide x 6-1/2" deep x 6-7/8" high.
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