Modern Bookshelves & Bookcases

A solid wood bookshelf is a classic yet modern item found in Scandinavian design, and there are several great contemporary bookcases made of high quality wood to choose from, many of which are flat-packed and easy to assemble.

Made of solid English Walnut wood, the LAX Series Bookcase from MASH Studios comes in several sizes, offering lots of functionality based on your needs. The largest size, the 5x5 LAX Series Bookcase, can define a wall or divide a room. It's perfect for creating separate zones within one large open room or studio apartment. The 4x2 is wide and horizontal, making it great for office or dining room storage, or to stand alone in a room, displaying an arrangement of house plants and design accents. Both the front and back ofLAX Series bookcases are fully finished, so there are endless options for arranging.

The Jam Bookcase from Normann Copenhagen is made with solid Oak poles and an Oak veneer board. The defining element is the grey wedge, which allows it to be assembled without needing screws or tools. True to its name, the shelves are jammed onto the wedges, providing a solid and durable bookcase.

Highlight rather than hide your treasures with the Frame System from Design House Stockholm, which comes in four sizes. Showcase glass vases near a window and let the natural light highlight the design.

The Leaf Shelf series from Form and Refine is sculpted in the organic shape of a leaf with distinctively clean leg pillars, providing a perfect balance of aesthetics, packability, and stability.

Get the function of a cupboard with the lightness of an open storage unit with the WOUD Utility Shelf.

For a fully customizable option, opt for a modular shelf systems unique to you.

WOUD's Elevate Modular Shelving System offers endless storage furniture possibilities, using different shelves and dowels to assemble a custom solution. WOUD has 12 pre-designed Elevate options that are a great starting point.

String Furniture, a fairly new arrival to Batten Home and one of our favorites, offers a flexible bookcase system for the modern Scandinavian home, with pre-built bookcase configurations and an easy build-your-own tool so you can add exactly what you need. String offers wall-mounted shelves, free-standing options, and each element comes in multiple colors and finishes, providing a multitude of ways to display treasured decor like vases and sculptures. We love how String offers specialty elements, such as a compact Work desk for an office, a magazine shelf to style and display vinyl records, or drawers to store clothing in a bedroom.

Floating shelves and other wall-mounted shelves save floor space in smaller rooms while creating an illusion of weightlessness, and a great way to showcase your favorite books and objects. Many wall shelves––like the Ferm Living Cupe Wall Rack and the Kristina Dam Studio Curved Wall Shelf––serve as a sculptural art pieces without adding anything to the shelves. Discover our full collection of modern wall shelves and storage hooks here.