NY Good Questions: Similar, Narrow Bookshelf?

6.27shelf.jpg Dear AT,

I'm looking for a black bookcase to fill a narrow space in my office.

The ideal bookcase would be similar to the Riley from World Market (see picture) -- at least 6 feet tall, BUT no more than 18 inches wide (16" is even better).

Bonus points for adjustable shelves and some sort of decorative molding.

I've been looking for months and have had no luck!

A last resort is getting unfinished furniture, but even the selection there is limited (and becomes surprisingly expensive when you add in the finishing)...

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I'm surprised that with all the hype about small-scaled furniture, it's still very difficult to find a basic narrow bookcase.

(Yes, I've looked at Ikea, and unfortunately, the black-brown color will not go with the rest of the furniture). Thanks! A.M

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Try Home Decorator's Collection

posted by patrick (the other one) on June 27th 2008 at 5:17am
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This seems to be the size and color you're looking for, but not the style:
http://www.homedecorators.com/P/Mission-Style_14W_6-Tier_Bookshelf/210/

It's a toughie. Good luck!

posted by mistabelle on June 27th 2008 at 5:18am
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a quick search on google for "narrow bookcase" brought back results from target.com like this

posted by deneph on June 27th 2008 at 5:27am
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How about this one:
http://www.stacksandstacks.com/html/108375_sauder-bookcase-harbor-view-158085.htm

posted by kefuoe on June 27th 2008 at 5:29am
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Oops, sorry. I took the depth for the width...

posted by kefuoe on June 27th 2008 at 5:30am
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Take another look at the Markor line at IKEA. At the price ($119), you could afford to buy a can of paint and make it black.

posted by Molly Margarita on June 27th 2008 at 6:10am
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If you've been to furniture stores,etc, have you looked in the media storage section? I've seen something similar designed to hold DVDs at Sears years ago.

posted by SuperGrrl on June 27th 2008 at 6:14am
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Try Gothic Cabinet Craft. I've had good luck with them in the past and they might be able to accommodate.

posted by Jeremy Low on June 27th 2008 at 6:29am
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Ikea Lack Shelf

posted by Puprpleturtle on June 27th 2008 at 6:49am
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Ikea Markor ?

posted by Nevanna on June 27th 2008 at 8:02am
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I have super skinny shelf from Gothic. They will custom make them for you.

posted by Kit on June 27th 2008 at 8:29am
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As some of the other folks have mentioned, Home Decorators Collection has a large selection of shevling and bookcases is a variety of sizes and finishes. Sorry I don't have a more original recommendation. :)

posted by burpchick on June 27th 2008 at 8:51am
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# Ideal for the home or office
# Features 2 fixed shelves and 3 adjustable shelves
# Made of solid wood and wood veneer. Finished in black onyx
# Dimensions: 18"L x 11-1/2"W x 72"H.
http://tinyurl.com/5c8ry7

And I believe the correct way of doing those measurements would be to state that the item is 18"W x 11-1/2"D x 72"H

Narrow isn't the word you want, the keyword would be "tower" and then you find there are many very tall, very narrow bookcases, but they aren't all in black.

Here's the funny thing about that bookcase, I found it via NexTag, and this is the description:

OfficeMax Boulevard Tower Bookcase, Black

OfficeMax Boulevard Tower Bookcase, Black
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You might want to be sure to spay that bookcase, or else you may be over run with little shelving units...