Ladder Bookshelf

 A perfect balance

We call it The Essential Bookshelf. But it’s isn’t just designed to be essential –– it’s designed to be everywhere, forever. 

Sleek — With a minimalist, open, airy design, it elevates and blends into every space. 

Safe — It safely anchors into any wall. It holds books, art, decor, and more –– easily. 

Sturdy — it’s made from aluminum and real wood, materials that were selected to last a lifetime.

 Materials

Light Aluminum Frame

There’s a reason we like metal furniture. It lasts forever, never wobbles and keeps looking great. The all aluminum frame is insanely sturdy, impressively stable and amazingly long-lasting — all while being lightweight.

100% Real Wood Shelving

Our wood is a rare combination of durable, workable and beautiful. That combination makes it the perfect material for the book shelves. Each shelf is then completed with a hi-gloss lacquer finish — creating a shiny, silky effect.

 Design 

Minimalist Japanese Design

We’re fans of Japanese interior design. The bookshelf’s angular, high reaching design feels aspirational and bright. Meanwhile, the long, straight horizontal lines add a sense of balance, while binding any room together.

Elevated Finish

We asked for a hi-gloss lacquer finish. The shiny, silky coating makes the bookshelf feel distinctive, modern, and high-end.

5 Roomy Shelves

We obsessed over the shelves. Because they’re the heart of the piece. 

The end result was a bookshelf with five, open, evenly spaced, extra-deep shelves. They’re designed to treat anything — even the mundane — as art.

In Snow and Slate

Our bookshelves are available in two classic Essential shades— snow and slate.

Snow is our balanced white. It goes with any modern aesthetic and it stands out just the right amount — never taking the spotlight but never just blending in. 

Slate is our cool, dark space gray. It goes with nearly any aesthetic and it frames nearly any room. 

The snow looks incredibly elegant while the slate is sleek. Everything you expect from the Essential home.

 Size Guide

Width: 23.5“
Depth: 12“
Height: 71“

 Made to order in Guangdong

The Metal Workers of Guangdong
Our manufacturer has been molding metal into long lasting, stable beds for 30 years. Several leading luxury brands you already know — like West Elm get their beds from the same Guangzhou factory. But this is the first time their products are being offered at such a discounted price.

 Made to order
All Essential furniture is made to order. This allows us to be efficient with inventory and lower costs for everyone. 

 True Price Comparison

CB2 sells an identical wall-mounted bookcase for $349 with an additional $119 for delivery.

The bookshelves have the exact same dimensions, materials, finish and quality. Currently, the CB2 bookshelf is also on preorder — with an estimated ship date in mid June. 

We sell ours for $175 and provide free shipping on every order.