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The Ten Best Magazine Racks

1. A Place for Everything - £53

The Tube Rack turns magazines into a feature by displaying them in an unusual way. Made from stainless steel, it attaches securely to any wall.

www.aplaceforeverything.co.uk; 0870 224 2660

 

 

2. Urchin - £29.99
This colourful 50s-style rack is the perfect place to store your collection of Woman’s World and knitting patterns. A matching notice board and hat rack are also available.
www.urchin.co.uk; 0870 112 6006

 

 

3. Bouf - £1,800
It might cost the best part of two grand, but there are only 10 of these handmade wooden rocking chairs cummagazine racks in the world. Read up and rock on.
www.bouf.com; 0870 803 4883

 

 

4. Barker and Stonehouse - £11.95
Slim yet sturdy, this wall-mounted rack holds a mighty amount of magazines yet looks unobtrusive. The perfect buy if space is at a premium.
www.barkerandstonehouse.co.uk; 07971 478 958

 

 

5. Habitat - £16
The Rak looks like a giant toast rack and it holds papers and magazines in exactly the same way. It’s made from oak veneer and comes in a range of natural wood hues.
www.habitat.co.uk; 0870 411 5501

 

 

6. Enjoy - £6.99
Although this plastic rack isn’t as sturdy as wood or metal options, it’s hilariously cheap and comes in a variety of pretty colours. Just don’t overload it with heavy art-house mags.
www.enjoy.co.uk; 01477 500 870

 

 

7. Coast Interiors - £52.25
I love this leather storage basket – not only is it big enough to hold all manner of publications, it comes in eight candy-bright colours. Great for hoarders who can’t bear to recycle.
www.coastinteriors.com; 0121 4455 375

 

 

8. Not on the High Street - £23.50
A wicker basket makes an attractive place to store magazines. Prefer wood? Check out the sycamore pedestal rack from the same website.
www.notonthehighstreet.com; 0845 259 1359 

 

 

9. Panik Design - £80
The “Pocket 90” rack combines supreme functionality with modern form. Made from injection-moulded plastic and die-cast aluminium, it’s hardwearing and capacious.
www.panik-design.com; 01908 307020

 

 

10. Amnesty - £14
Made from 90 per cent recycled plastic, this curvy holder is environmentally friendly and ethically sound – income from Amnesty’s online store goes to support its global work.
www.amnestyshop.org.uk; 01709 888333

 

 

16 January 2008, Chosen by Rebecca Armstrong