Do you want to add both style and storage to a blank wall, without spending a lot of time or money? This mid century modern ladder shelf is easy to assemble, and it can really transform the look of a room.
Plus, each shelving unit only costs about $150. With a set of two, you can affordably create a bunch storage space without taking up more than 4 square feet of floor area.
Ways to Use These Modern-Vintage Ladder Bookshelves:
As shown in the picture above, you can place them around a living room entertainment center to create a more grand look. Not to mention, their mid-century style can completely upgrade the appearance of an otherwise plain room.
Alternatively, you can use this concept around a fireplace. Construct instant storage space in a room without closets or cabinets and give it a more sophisticated look.
This idea even works in a bedroom when you use the ladder shelves as night stands. You can give a plain-looking bed some chic industrial style and forgo the cost of a fancy headboard.
Another way to take advantage of these vertical storage organizers is in a home office around your desk. You get more drawers without having to buy a larger desk or use up valuable closet space.
These tall ladder shelf units come with a sturdy metal frame that secures to the wall. Therefore, they are more sturdy and stable in addition to having more of a built-in look.
Note: Overall, I think that these stylish wall shelves look really cool AND are super practical. You can use them in a variety of different ways, so it’s easy to get your money’s worth.
If you don’t have that “designer’s eye”, but want your home to look more modern and sophisticated, these vintage industrial ladder shelves provide a simple, low cast way to do it yourself.
Mid Century Modern Ladder Shelf Specs:
- Dimensions: 23.6″ Wide x 11.8″ Deep x 72.8″ Tall
- Bottom Drawer 6″ Off Ground
- Weight: 58 lbs
- Material: Chipboard/Particleboard and Metal
- Color: Brown Shelves, Black Frame
- Shelves: 3
- Drawers: 2
- Attaches to Wall
- Assembly Required
- Manufacturer: Homfa Store
- For Sale: Where to Buy the ladder Bookshelf
Option #2: Freestanding Mid Century Ladder Shelf
Alternatively, you can get a freestanding ladder shelf with a mid century modern look to it. You don’t have to attach it to a wall, so you have more versatility as far as where you can put it.
In addition, this model has 3 drawers instead of 2. Therefore, if you want more closed storage space, you may prefer this unit more.
Besides that, both bookshelves are made with basically the same materials, have similar dimensions and cost about the same. They can also fit well in corners or side by side to add more storage.
The best ladder shelf for you really comes down to the style you prefer. In either case, you gain a lot of storage space without impacting the usable are in a room. Super convenient!
Specs for the Mid Century Ladder Shelf:
- Dimensions: 20.1″ Wide x 15.7″ Deep x 68.9″ Tall
- Shelf Weight Capacity: 11 lbs Each
- Drawer Weight Capacity: 5 lbs Each
- Material: Engineered Wood, Metal
- Color: Brown Shelves & Drawers, Black Frame
- Assembly Required
- For Sale: Where to Buy the Ladder Shelves
