Question 1

Is this bookshelf made out of wood or pressboard?

Accepted Answer

You're asking the question wrong, which is why you're getting confused answers.Particle Board...   actually IS "real wood" from a technical, and legal, perspective.   It's simply "real wood" in chip form compressed and bonded (using a glue) into a solid shape.This structure is made from particle board.  It has a veneer of real wood on the surface (as opposed to "vinyl printed with a fake wood print" as so many others have).  So, it really does LOOK like real wood, and it's MADE from real wood...  but it's not solid wood in the sense I think you're asking.You will NEVER find a bookshelf of this size and weight made out of solid wood at a price point like this.   Those sell for ~$1000 or more.The advantage of this shelf over others is that it is heavier...  and yes, that's an advantage.  "Heavier" meaning "has more weight" (which makes it more stable overall... though more dangerous if it is not placed and secured properly as well!) and also "heavier" meaning "has more load-carrying capacity."Many bookshelves made from particle board have shelves rated for 25 lbs per shelf, or even 15 lbs per shelf.  This bookshelf has shelves rated for 45 lbs per shelf.   In other words, this bookshelf is designed to actually BE FILLED WITH BOOKS.Yes, you'll be happier if you buy a solid wood bookshelf...  but it'll cost you 10X as much.   And this is about as good as  you'll be able to do with a design of this nature, made from this sort of material, at this price point.

Question 2

is the back of the bookcase solid?

Accepted Answer

No it is a thin piece of cardboard that you tack on to give the look of solid, you will not find one this size with a solid back for this price. That being said it is a solid bookcase able to handle heavy large books without bowing and I have had to move rooms with mine several times and it is still holding strong. I would recommend tacking it to the wall for stability as it is tall and if you have kids or grandkids that like to climb it's much safer. We have placed ours on carpet and hard wood and sits flush with no sway, lean or tipping forward. Hope this helps

Question 3

I have lost the assembly instructions.  How can I get them?

Accepted Answer

I suggest you contact Bush Furniture.  I wanted an extra shelf for my bookcase, contacted them and they sent it along with the extra pins at a very nominal cost.

Question 4

What are the dimensions of the shipping container?

Accepted Answer

I don't recall exactly but it's like 8" x 12" x 75".  The individual shelf pieces are carefully stacked with a thin poly layer in between.  The ends have some styrofoam for protection, and the cardboard box is very compact around the pieces.  It's a very tight/compact packing approach that keeps the size of the container limited to just what's necessary to safely ship the shelf.

About Us

Customer Services

Customer Support

Regional Access

Legal & Policies

Social

Get the App

Bush Furniture Universal Tall 5 Shelf Bookcase in Black, Vertical Storage and Display Bookshelf for Home Office or Living Room Organization

Details

Description

Have a Question? See What Others Asked

Common Questions