The Ten Best Bookshelves

2. Dutch by Design - £145  
Inspired by the shape of sound waves, the Storyline shelf is made from anodised metal it’s a little on the heavy side so get a friend to help when you put it up.  
28 x 90 x 20.
www.dutchbydesign.com; 0870 892 1903 

3. John Lewis - £325  
The neutral colour and clean lines of this New England-style bookcase make it ideal for traditional interiors. It comes assembled, so no flat-pack nightmares.  
128 x 89 x 41.  
www.johnlewis.com; 08456 049 049  

4. Heal’s - £520  
For book-buying fanatics, an extendable bookshelf is a must-have. This one ismade from pale oak and would look at home in the most modern of houses.  
190 x 107 (extends to 172) x 30.
www.heals.co.uk; 020-7636 1666 

5. Movisi From - £55  
Available in pairs, MAKE/SHIFT shelves can turn any gap into a funky bookshelf. The units, in white, black or pink, clip together easily to create instant storage.  
112.6cm x 48.8cm.  
www.movisi.com

6. The Conran Shop - £3,875  
Alfredo Häberli’s eye-catching, aluminium-composite pattern shelving was designed to keep slim books and magazines upright.  
195 x 130 x 36.
www.conranshop.co.uk; 020-7589 7401

7. Habitat - £445  
Don’t want to be tied down to keeping your books in one place? Simply wheel the Magna from one place to another. The unit is self assembly so DIY dunces take note.  173 x 162 x 36.
www.habitat.co.uk; 0870 411 5501

8. Laura Ashley - £850
This European oak bookcase has 4 manoeuvrable shelves and 4 drawers so offers plenty of storage space. It will need to be oiled occasionally.
183 x 100 x 40.
www.lauraashley.com

9. Graham and Green - £171
Ron Arad’s flexible bookshelf is a design classic. It’s made from bendable plastic, and the more curvy the shape, the stronger the bookcase.  
320cm long.
www.grahamandgreen.co.uk; 0845 130 6622 

10. The Old Cinema - £320  
Billed as London’s only antiques, vintage and retro department store, the Old Cinema is a treasure trove of one-off furniture.  
157 x 86 x 30.
www.theoldcinema.co.uk; 020-8995 4166