A height of 23-in is the number that makes this bookshelf work. It sits low enough that a small child can see into every compartment and reach a book from the top tier without stretching, climbing or asking for help, and being able to take a book out unaided is what turns a shelf into something actually used rather than a place adults tidy things into. Four open compartments run up the 22.5-in by 10.5-in body, and they are deliberately deep, so picture books, board books and taller annuals sit properly rather than tipping forward or overhanging the edge. Nothing has a door or a lid, which means putting a book back is one motion instead of three. The frame is a solid trapezium, wider at the base than at the top, and that geometry is doing real work: it lowers the centre of gravity and gives the shelf a stable stance under a child leaning against it. Safety is carried through the details, with rounded corners in place of sharp edges, a splinter-free finish across every reachable surface, and screw hole stickers supplied to cover the fastener heads. The unit is ASTM and CPSIA compliant. The engineered wood carries a unique faux wood grain that reads as warm and decorative rather than institutional, the smooth surface wipes clean after sticky fingers, and at 19 lbs it is easy to reposition. Assembly is needed, and the finished shelf suits kid's rooms, playrooms, kindergartens and classrooms. Specification: Color: Natural/ White; Material: Engineered Wood; ProductDimensions: 22.5 x 10.5 x 23 inch (L x W x H); NetWeight: 19 lbs; Box Qty: 1; Package Includes: 1 x Kids Bookshelf 1 x User Guide; Assembly Required: Yes; Number of Open Compartments: 4
Features: Wipeable Surface
Mounting Type: Free Standing
Weight (lb.): 19 Lb
Base Material: 100% Engineered Wood
Finish: Natural
Care: Wipe Clean
Decor Styles: Scandinavian
Country of Origin: Imported
A height of 23-in is the number that makes this bookshelf work. It sits low enough that a small child can see into every compartment and reach a book from the top tier without stretching, climbing or asking for help, and being able to take a book out unaided is what turns a shelf into something actually used rather than a place adults tidy things into. Four open compartments run up the 22.5-in by 10.5-in body, and they are deliberately deep, so picture books, board books and taller annuals sit properly rather than tipping forward or overhanging the edge. Nothing has a door or a lid, which means putting a book back is one motion instead of three. The frame is a solid trapezium, wider at the base than at the top, and that geometry is doing real work: it lowers the centre of gravity and gives the shelf a stable stance under a child leaning against it. Safety is carried through the details, with rounded corners in place of sharp edges, a splinter-free finish across every reachable surface, and screw hole stickers supplied to cover the fastener heads. The unit is ASTM and CPSIA compliant. The engineered wood carries a unique faux wood grain that reads as warm and decorative rather than institutional, the smooth surface wipes clean after sticky fingers, and at 19 lbs it is easy to reposition. Assembly is needed, and the finished shelf suits kid's rooms, playrooms, kindergartens and classrooms. Specification: Color: Natural/ White; Material: Engineered Wood; ProductDimensions: 22.5 x 10.5 x 23 inch (L x W x H); NetWeight: 19 lbs; Box Qty: 1; Package Includes: 1 x Kids Bookshelf 1 x User Guide; Assembly Required: Yes; Number of Open Compartments: 4