Amazon Basics 3-Shelf Heavy Duty Storage Rack, Black

I may have an addiction to these ‘Amazon Basics’ shelving units, I just bought my 6th one! I started with the butcher’s block/microwave cart unit and was thrilled with it. Then I discovered the tall 5-shelf unit and bought one. I liked that so much I bought 2 more of the tall ones. Then I bought this short 3-shelf unit on Prime Day and got so excited about it that I went back and ordered a second before the sale was over.

So let’s get the assembly “controversy” out of the way. I won’t attempt detailed directions here, but I hope you’ll trust me when I say these really are incredibly easy to assemble. And they’re perfectly stable and sturdy once assembled. Any review that says these are crazy difficult, or “won’t stay together” or that they “wobble” etc have all assembled them incorrectly. Please consider that I have bought SIX of these now, I’m a pro. I can assemble these small ones in about 8-10 minutes leisurely, and the tall 5-shelf ones in about 15 minutes each – and that includes time for me to ponder ideal shelf placement! That’s at a relaxed pace and there is zero frustration. Now, I will admit that I was initially perplexed on my very first unit for a few minutes as I fumbled around with the black connectors trying to make sense of them. I too thought “this thing is junk” until I realized I was not realizing how they work. Once I understood the simplicity of it, the rest all flew together with ease and are actually fun to assemble. I could quite literally assemble these with my eyes closed at this point.

Watch the videos which should help. But generally: the connectors come in 2 halves that fit together around the pole. Be sure to look for the arrow pointing up so you have them upright. Also look INSIDE for the little ridge lines, this is super helpful. Those lines line up with the single lines on the chrome pole. I actually place them just above the chrome pole line and slide them down until I hear/feel them click into place. The two halves fit together but with a slight GAP. Meaning that they do not close together entirely. They stay in place but will look slightly separated – this is normal! Do not try to force them to fit together tightly, they aren’t intended to. When you push the shelf (lightly, there’s no need to force it) down over the black connectors, it wedges them closed a bit more. This is by design so that the shelves aren’t loose and popping up; they stay in place nicely.

Also keep in mind that the black coin-like caps in the box are packing scrap and can be tossed out or repurposed but are not parts for the unit. Lastly, the edging on the shelf goes DOWN. They are NOT lips to hold things on the shelf. You might be able to make it work that way, but it’s not meant to be that way. Just know that if you’re having a hard time with any part of putting these together, you’re doing it wrong. I can assure you, I live alone and have no one around to give me a hand, so I would never buy SIX of these units unless they were super easy to assemble, because I am not a very patient person.

These are stable, strong, hold a ton of weight and are extremely versatile, which is why I love them so much. They go with just about any decor style. I have two of the tall units as pantry shelving and a third tall unit in my art studio. I came up with a creative way to use these small 3-shelf ones by putting a 6 foot x 18″ piece of plywood over two of them (one at each end with a space in the center) which serves as a sideboard/counter and/or deskpace area in my rustic kitchen where I can roll out bread dough or sit down to pull up recipes on my laptop, etc with baking supplies on the shelves underneath. The leveling feet are handy too. My ONLY complaint is that the prices on these fluctuates dramatically, so I tend to wait and snag one when I see them on sale. I’m considering getting one for the bathroom (towels etc) and maybe even one for off-season clothes storage. They look so classy and nice and the storage and organization they offer is fantastic. These units are some of the best things I’ve ever purchased on Amazon actually.

Se siente muy estable, me vino sin problemas (como óxido, abolladuras, raspones, mala soldadura o piezas dobladas y despegadas) en comparación de algunos otros modelos.

Hubiera gustado la version con ruedas, tengo otro con llantas y lo hace mucho más practico de mover cuando está cargado.

Lo malo es que el precio fluctúa mucho y a veces está casi al doble del precio.

A sturdy, industrial-look wire shelving unit. Chances are good you’ve come across these racks before, but if not: they’re popular because they’re easy to assemble tools-free, very minimalist, and designed to transfer load into the floor so can hold a lot more weight than you’d expect.

This one is very similar to older ones I’ve used, but the fit & finish is a little better, the directions clearer, and the parts better labeled. Nice smooth finish, no flaws or rough spots.
It has self-leveling feet and the tops are smooth cap. Not much to improve here.

Very simple assembly. The larger versions would benefit from two people to lower the shelves onto the poles exactly level, but for the size I got (36-inch wide), it’s an easy solo job. Just follow the directions and make sure the plastic pieces are seated and not sliding on the legs.

No tools are necessary other than a mallet to fully lock down the shelves onto the plastic brackets. Similarly, you’ll want a mallet if you want to take them apart.

Other thoughts: Like almost all metal shelving, these can be loud if something bangs into a shelf. Dragging the shelving unit through an empty room is a whole lot of noise. There is a pleasing lack of excess packaging (no foam inserts or similar wastefulness). The last step with the mallet is really optional but does ensure you pushed the shelves down all the way on the plastic brackets.

Only real drawback is that small items have to go into a bin or box, and items without a smooth bottom won’t slide cleanly over the wire shelving.

Well made, well-priced, and if it’s like the ones I’ve had before, nearly indestructible. Very useful and thus Highly Recommended.

Como alguien que valora tanto la funcionalidad como el diseño en los muebles de mi hogar, he encontrado en el estante metálico una adición excepcionalmente útil y estéticamente agradable. Este estante no solo cumple con su propósito principal de proporcionar almacenamiento adicional, sino que también agrega un toque moderno y elegante a cualquier espacio.

La robusta construcción metálica garantiza una durabilidad excepcional, lo que lo convierte en una opción ideal para cualquier habitación, ya sea en la sala de estar, la cocina, la oficina o el garaje. Su diseño modular permite una fácil personalización según las necesidades de almacenamiento individuales, lo que lo hace versátil y adaptable a diferentes entornos.

Lo que realmente destaca de este estante es su capacidad para organizar eficientemente una variedad de artículos, desde libros y archivos hasta utensilios de cocina y herramientas. Los estantes ajustables ofrecen flexibilidad para adaptarse a diferentes tamaños de objetos, mientras que su estructura abierta permite una ventilación adecuada, evitando la acumulación de polvo.

En cuanto a la facilidad de montaje, puedo decir que el proceso fue bastante sencillo gracias a las instrucciones claras y a las piezas bien etiquetadas. En poco tiempo, pude disfrutar de un estante sólido y estable que no solo organiza mi hogar, sino que también mejora su aspecto general.

En resumen, el estante metálico es una inversión valiosa para cualquiera que busque mejorar la organización y el estilo en su hogar. Su durabilidad, versatilidad y diseño atractivo lo convierten en una opción imprescindible para aquellos que aprecian la funcionalidad y la estética en igual medida.