NOTE (9/16/2012): I just received four Winsome natural folding bookcases of the three-tier version, and they have taken a nosedive in quality (now manufactured in Vietnam, not Malaysia, and not made of beechwood any more). If this now applies to the four-tier version of the shelf, this product is no longer of any quality whatsoever!...This bookcase is perfect for snug areas, and it's very stable given its dimensions (just over a foot wide x 1 foot deep), though acrobatic children could be a problem for it. The downside to the slim dimensions is that, unlike the stackable 3-tier shelves, these are not screw/groove-prepped for stacking multiple units and do not contain that hardware found in the 3-tiers, although the legs (sides) are properly grooved underneath and above to allow stacking. The height of each shelf will make stacking under a standard 8' ceiling impossible.The important downside to the narrow width is these bookcases will not fold up perfectly after they're put together. Unlike the wider 3-tier shelves, the two legs (sides) obviously have to fold over each other, so once the shelf support pegs are installed in both sides, the legs can no longer close flush to the back of the case. This can be problematic for moving, since you either risk scratching/bending from an imperfect fold, or must unscrew the four shelf support pegs from the right leg. If frequent moving will not be done, this drawback will be a non-issue.I have found that the left four pre-installed (screwed) shelf support pegs consistently do not match the pilot holes for the shelf support peg screws on the right side, resulting in shelf support pegs that have a 1/4" discrepancy between left and right sides. On removing the pre-installed shelf support pegs, I discovered there were holes piloted in the correct spot (hidden by the shelf support pegs) that were not used by the factory (1/4" higher than the actual screws were drilled). It seems the machining was off in this process, and as long as the left leg shelf support pegs are re-installed (unscrewed and rescrewed) into the correct pilot holes that are originally hidden, the shelves will balance on either side.All in all, this is an inventive design that suits its purpose very well (the top shelf is perfect height for placement of a table lamp), and given this is a fine looking tropical hardwood bookcase that will hold as heavy a row of books as you can fit on each shelf, there is absolutely no better shelf for the money these cost.

This unit was very easy to assemble and looks very nice. It is perfect for what we wanted to use it for.

These shelves were a little tricky to put together, but the instructions were clear. They are EXACTLY what I expected and they were perfectly for my displays.

I got this in the mail today, and was very excited to start putting it together. It comes 3/4 assembled, and all you have to do is attached on the top shelf, and the 3 pegs to securely catch the other shelf (4 pegs were already installed. 5 minutes and the pegs were done. However I battled with the dang top shelf for 30+ minutes before I said to heck with it and installed only one of the rotating mechanisms that allow it to be flipped up. I'm going to install an L- bracket instead on the other spot because no matter how I tried I could not manipulate the brackets and shelf together in the tight space. Winsome Wood kindly attached all the other ones for me, but not the top. Its not a big deal, and its not like I am ever planning on collapsing the bookshelf. Its the perfect size to put next to the dresser that I will be using as a changing table for my son, and with the baskets, it stashes all the diaper changing necessities that I don't want to have piled up in my line of sight but need easy access to. If I had been able to get that top shelf on without the l-bracket, I would have given this a 5 star rating. Its very sturdy and will last my son a long time. Now to anchor it to the wall so that its not used as a ladder...

I needed a small (cheap) bookcase to match another table and 3-tier bookcase I purchased previously. This does what I need it to do and matches perfectly. Assembly took about 20 mins. I love the way it folds up for moving.

I am very pleased with this unit. The assembly was easy and it looks good and fits perfectly between my refrigerator and microsave cart. I am using it to store the various oils, vinegars, soy sauces, spices, which frees up cabinet space and I don't have to get on a stool or chair to see what I have on hand.My original review just stated that i hadn't received the unit. The company takes our reviews very seriously and called many times until they reached me to see what could be done to satisfy me. We resolved the issue of late delivery.

I purchased this unit specifically for its size and it works well in the space. Easy to assemble and attractive. There were a few "dings" in the wood even though the packaging was undamaged ... who knows? In any event, it's up and serving its purpose and I'm happy - would have given 5 stars but for the scratches.

No surprises--not topmost quality, but assembled pretty easily, fit where I wanted to put it, and met my budget. No complaints.

I was able to put this bookcase together fairly easily, but the shelf brackets that were already in place when I opened the package were not all in the right places. I needed a power screw driver to take them out and re-insert them. It is fine now.

A really good and handy product!!! I have limited space in my bathroom and needed something for guests to put stuff on. This was perfect because I could fold it up and put it away when I didn't need it. It arrived in good condition and mostly assembled. I did not give it 5 stars because there were no assembly instructions, and, to fold totally flat, you have to loosen and move slightly one side of the metal supports so they don't get in the way when folded down. I avoided that whole problem by folding as far as it would go (nearly flat) and sliding it under my bed for storage. Perfect!

I bought 2 foldable [3 shelf] bookcases for my church to replace very heavy metal ones. These have some weight to them and seem to be strong. Being able to fold them to put them in storage is very handy for us. Fairly easy to put together and the black was black.

Awesome bookshelf. Great for storing a small dvd player and dvds and/or books. Not wide or deep enough for a cable box. perfect size and height for a small apartment. Just one tiny flaw...there was a minor scrap on the top shelf but not really noticeable or enough to send the product back. Looks very nice.

Maybe I didn't read the description correctly or maybe it just wasn't listed, but when this bookcase arrived - it was MUCH smaller and narrower than I had envisioned. That said, I was very impressed with the quality of it and the way it folds neatly when not in use.If you're looking to use this for actual storage of books and documents (about 80 hardcover books)- keep looking, but if you're looking for something decorative to display decorative little things and photo albums (about 8 albums per shelf) - this is perfect.

I ordered two of them. Both were damaged in shipping (UPS), but I was able to repair them okay. Also, as others have mentioned, the starter holes for the shelf supports were not aligned correctly. I just set the supports where they should be to insure the shelf is level. Assembly took about 15 minutes each.They were absolutely fine given the price I paid for them.