Corner Shelf Unit

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Modern Corner Shelf Unit

George Oliver

This corner wall shelf has a wooden construction and is available in seven colors to suit all room aesthetics. It features five open shelves that can hold books, framed photos, succulents, collectibles, and anything else you’d want to show off. The unit has a minimalist silhouette perfect for contemporary decor themes.

Designer Advice:

This simple and understated design works well in rooms with a lot of visual clutter and little space. It will give the room a French-countryside, modern, and sophisticated appeal. It has a finished back panel, is chip and scratch-resistant, and thus works very well as a freestanding unit. The unit sits flush against the wall, occupying very little space while holding all your treasured collectibles.

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Jurien 59.8'' H x 22'' W Corner Bookcase

Trendy Corner Shelf Unit

Latitude Run®

This wall shelf unit has a solid wood construction and features five shelves that descend in size from the top. It is available in two colors and stands sturdy and tall (58 inches) on a three-legged frame. This shelf is the perfect storage solution for small lofts or studio apartments with modern decor.

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Frankel 59'' H x 47.75'' W Corner Bookcase

Corner Accent Shelf Unit

Ivy Bronx

This unique corner wall shelf unit has a metal and wood construction in a dark brown finish. It sits adjacent to the wall and features four shelves in descending size as you go up. The shelf provides spacious storage, and it is the perfect accent piece that will add visual dimension and decoration to your empty corner.

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With this one-of-a-kind silhouette, you can turn any corner of your house into a conversation starter. It doesn’t stick out from the wall too much yet provides plenty of storage space. It can easily hold books, framed photos, indoor plants, lamps, medium-sized storage boxes, and more. One drawback of the unit is it has an unfinished back and an open back panel.

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Quirky Corner Shelf Unit

Hokku Designs

This corner shelf unit has a wood construction in a dark brown finish. It features five shelves with a closed back panel. The wavy-edge design can add lots of dimension and interest to an otherwise blank space.

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Industrial Chic Corner Shelf Unit

17 Stories

This wall mounted corner shelving unit has a wood and metal construction and features five shelves. The wall mounted corner shelf leaves lots of empty floor space and hangs like a decorative piece on the wall. It is available in yellow, black, or white, which will add great points of interest to your interiors.

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Jaystin 65.74'' H x 31.5'' W Iron Corner Bookcase

Industrial Corner Shelf Unit

17 Stories

This corner wall furniture has an iron and wood construction and features five shelf tiers that provide lots of storage space. The unit’s design and construction make it perfectly suitable for converted lofts, industrial studios, or home offices.

Designer Advice:

This corner wall shelf unit is perfect if you want to maximize available corner spaces in the office, studio, or living room. The shelves sit flush against both adjacent walls in the corner of the room, so you have a ton of surface area for storage. The shelves are large enough to hold framed photos, potted plants, books, storage brackets, craft supplies, and collected trinkets.

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Dawni 64.25'' H x 11.61'' W Steel Corner Bookcase

Luxurious Corner Shelf Unit

Everly Quinn

This grand corner wall shelves living room unit has a steel frame and features five glass shelves with an open back panel. It is available in a clear gold color and is perfect for storing small boxes, jewelry stands, collectibles, decor, and other stylish items. This piece will add a glamorous touch to your corner.

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Hanging Corner Shelf Unit

This triangle hanging corner shelf has a solid wood construction and a walnut/brown finish. The corner hanging shelf comes with adjustable shelves and is best suited for rooms with cluttered floor space. The hanger rope and solid wood shelves provide a rustic impression to the room and will suit traditional decor styles.

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Buying Guide

What are the best materials for a corner wall shelf unit?

Wood is the most common and best material for corner wall shelf units since it's exceptionally versatile, diversified, and available in all sorts of price ranges. The design, finish, and wood types are boundless when it comes to wood shelving.

Walnut is considered among the sturdiest woods for shelves and doesn’t need any treatment to look attractive.

Pine is flexible, affordable, and ideal for corner shelves that aren’t going to hold too much weight on them. Other types of wood with high durability are red cedar, redwood, and mahogany.

If aesthetics is your main concern, MDF, particleboard, and softwoods like pine may be right up your alley. Although these materials are budget-friendly, they aren’t as heavy-duty as the other materials out there. They do, however, make gorgeous shelves for displaying decors.

How tall should a corner wall shelf unit be?

The optimal height of a corner wall shelf unit really depends on its design and your preferences:

If you’re hanging it directly on the wall, it’s best to place it at eye level or roughly 4-5 feet from your floor
If your corner wall shelf unit will be right above another piece of furniture like a desk or your sofa, leave at least 10 inches between them
If it’s a freestanding shelf unit, then you’ve got more room to play with (although keeping its main section at eye level is still a handy tip).

Should I match a corner wall shelf unit color with my other furniture?

Yes, you can have your corner wall shelf unit match the colors of your armchair, desk, or even bed for a harmonious and well-thought-out design scheme.

That said, having too much matching furniture in the exact same shade can result in a bland and characterless room. If you’d like to bring some variety to the space, your best bet would be a different-colored shelf unit. Fortunately, there’s a wide array of wood and metal finishes to choose from. You can use a white corner wall shelf to tone down a colorful room or, on the contrary, pick a unit in a vibrant color, like blue, red, or pink to add a splash of color to a neutral setting.