Article by Christine Chase.
Last Updated: Monday, Mar 9, 2020.
Tall skinny bookshelves are a perfect accent for many home offices, bedrooms, and living rooms. They’re a great way to make use of vertical space for storage and display without taking up too much area on the floor.
We’ve rounded up a ton of great tall skinny bookshelves from around the web! These narrow bookcases provide plenty of storage and display surface without taking up too much room!
Our Favorites
- Ebern Designs - Althea Standard Bookcase
- Better Homes and Gardens - Square Bookcase
- Charlton Home - Taylorville Corner Bookcase
- Homfa - Slim Storage Tower Rack
- Ikea - Billy Tall Narrow Bookcase
- Furinno - 5 Tier Corner Bookshelf
- Mercury Row - Xanthe Standard Bookcase
- Bowery Hill - 9 Shelf Narrow Bookcase
- Zipcode Design - Edwin Leaning Ladder Bookcase
- Furinno - Indo Slim Open Cabinet
- Alera - Narrow Profile Bookcase
- Tvilum - Foil Element Tall Narrow Bookshelf
- Furinno - Media Tower
- Williston Forge - Cabral Etagere Bookcase
- Threshold - Franklin 5 Shelf Narrow Bookcase
- Furinno - Square Rack Display and BookShelf
- South Shore - Axess Standard Bookcase
- Threshold - Carson Narrow Bookcase
- Realone - Industrial Bookshelf
Add both organization appeal and understated beauty to your home with this essential bookcase. A slender design gives this bookshelf a distinctive look while its five shelves and 72” height offers plenty of storage space. It also has a clean-lined frame that evokes mid-century ensembles, and a solid finish that makes it versatile enough for any space. Set it in a tight corner of the den for a sleek space to display art books and framed family photos, then complement your collection with an artful area rug and a single shining pendant overhead.
This Better Homes and Gardens organizer is built to make your space a better place with a value than cant be beat. Offered in a variety of trendy finishes, it will compliment any decor. Its smart, simple design is ideal for showing off decorative and meaningful items. It is easy to assemble and includes all the hardware you will need to complete this piece. Personalize it by adding the Better Homes and Gardens storage baskets. They are designed to fit perfectly in the cubes and are sold separately. Free shipping is usually available too!
Perfect for smaller spaces like city lofts and first apartments. This bookcase lets you take advantage of every corner - literally! Featuring an angled, leaning design, it is wood frame fits right into any space where two walls meet. It features openwork sides for a dash of distinction. Its five shelves are each a different size and are ideal for anything from books to decor to baskets of accessories.
Is this just another media display rack for your home? Absolutely not! With its stylish, minimalist design and ample vertical storage space, this media organizer can also used as a bookshelf for your office. No matter where you put it or what you put on it, it will definitely give your home a beautiful style update.
It is estimated that every five seconds, one BILLY bookcase is sold somewhere in the world. Pretty impressive considering Ikea launched the BILLY line in 1979. It’s the book-lovers choice that never goes out of style! Perfect for a small home office or bedroom where floor space is at a premium but you still want to store lots of items!
Immerse yourself in vast array of color and style choices and endless possibilities with this tall skinny bookshelf from the Furinno home and garden collection. No matter you are moving to your new home, or looking for something to update your look, Furinno offers a full line of selections from the hallway to back patio.
Whether you’re curating the classics or showing off a vibrant rainbow of books, this bookshelf’s artful construction makes for the loveliest library in your modern space. Crafted from metal with a black spine and unobtrusive shelves, this vertical design gives books the look of being stacked on top of each other for a unique look and adds appealing fashion to your home.
Accentuate a bedroom or living area with a bold yet simple design. This nine-tier enclosed bookcase is the perfect combination of sturdiness and style. It's made of MDF, particle board, and engineered veneer for extra durability. Tall and narrow, it accommodates a variety of books and belongings without taking up too much space. Complete with a rich finish of deep cappuccino, it lends effortless glamour to any room.
Dorm rooms, offices, dining rooms, you name it, this leaning bookcase brings good looks and better organization to any space you call home. This bookcase sports a clean, open look. Each shelf offers the perfect spot to feature framed photos, display decorative accents, and arrange bundles of books. It's tall and skinny, and a great fit for your decor!
This slender open cabinet from Indo looks beautiful and is a fit for any room in your home. It's 63 inches tall, and has 5 shelves to hold all of your goodies. It's listed as a bathroom cabinet, but works perfectly for books as well. You can arrange them in pairs (or more) to increase your storage and display area.
This piece is truly space-saving and stylish storage. The full-finished back provides a professional appearance, while the generous 11-3/4" deep shelves accommodate three-ring binders and large publications. Quick-lock fasteners allow easy assembly so you won't spend your whole day trying to get it put together. The 6 shelf count includes fixed middle and bottom shelves.
Back to the Basics! Organize and streamline areas anywhere with a sturdy, simple bookcase from the Element Collection. Fitting well into small spaces, this wide bookcase features two adjustable shelves and a bottom frame molding to give it unmatched stability. The included optional doors can add a customized look that can't be beat!
Get storage that will grow as your collection does with the Furinno media tower. Designed for small spaces, 8 shelves give you more space to organize your books, movies, and music. Store and display small books, Blu-Ray, DVDs and CDs. With a narrow base specifically designed to fit side by side with other units, you can easily create a library wall to expand and improve your storage. All the products are produced & packed 100% in Indonesia.
Too many books and not enough space to store them? Every bookworm’s dilemma. Don’t worry, this beautiful piece from Williston Forge is here to help! Crafted from wood and metal, it features four open shelves, ideal for showcasing some well-thumbed tomes, photographs, and more. Defined by clean lines that work well in any contemporary aesthetic, it measures 74.5'' H x 26'' W x 15'' D after assembly, and boasts two neutral tones that blend effortlessly with your color scheme.
Industrial style meets modern design with this Franklin 5-Shelf Narrow Bookcase from Threshold. This tall and narrow bookshelf features five wood shelves and an industrial style metal frame with screw heads visible at the joints. You can style this industrial piece in any room with a modern motif — the darker, urban vibe perfectly complements the clean, simple colors and lines of modern styles. Use it to display your picture frames, books and small potted plants.
The Furinno 5-tier tube display/storage square corner rack is designed to meet the demand of low cost yet durable and efficient furniture. It is proven to be the most popular rta furniture due to its functionality, price, and the no hassle assembly. The materials are e1 grade particle board for furniture. There is no foul smell of chemicals, it's durable and the the most stable particleboard used to make rta furniture.
Ideal for your binders, books or decorative items, this versatile 5-shelf bookcase can meet all your storage needs, even in tight spaces. Both functional and attractive with its sleek contemporary styling, this item is sure to enhance the look of any room in your home. All products meet or exceed North American safety standards and the packaging is tested and certified to reduce the risk of damage during shipment. This item is shipped in 1 box, make sure to have a friend with you!
Add timeless style to any room with the Carson Narrow Bookcase from Threshold. This narrow bookshelf has clean lines and a traditional style that easily mixes with your existing decor. Use in a nursery to display milestone photos and baby books or in a living room to create a space for plants and accent pieces. The mix of fixed and adjustable shelves let you customize it to your needs. With its narrow design this bookcase is easy to add to smaller spaces in your home.
This unit measures over 71 inches high, and is just over 17 inches wide. It's perfect for rooms with plenty of vertical room but not so much floor space. Get started displaying and organizing your books, records, awards, plants, or whatever else floats your boat! Available in several finishes to ensure you find just what you need to match your existing style!
About The Author
Christine is a busy mother of 2 and a seasoned professional home designer. She’s spent the past 5 years working in the San Francisco Bay Area, helping homeowners plan and implement interior renovations and redesigns. In her spare time she enjoys reading anything she can get her hands on, and playing with her kids. As a member of the OurCastles writing staff, Christine is excited to lend her seasoned eye for style to the site!
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