Guidecraft Classic Bookshelf
The Guidecraft Classic Bookshelf is 36 in wide, stands 24 in tall, and is 11 in deep, per Guidecraft. A low two-color bookshelf for a child's room.
- $139.95List price
- 36 inWidth
How the Classic Bookshelf stacks up
Against the 28 bookcases and book displays we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Below the typical range for bookcases and book displays (30 in to 47.75 in).
Below the typical range for bookcases and book displays (12 in to 15.75 in).
Within the typical range for bookcases and book displays (30 in to 40.8 in).
Below the typical range for bookcases and book displays ($199 to $799).
What sets the Classic Bookshelf apart
Measured against the 28 bookcases and book displays we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- 3rd smallest depthof the 22 bookcases and book displays with it published: 11 in
Next to its closest matches
- Guidecraft EdQ Book & Bin BrowserNext to it, the Classic Bookshelf is 12 in shorter; 1 in shallower; 6 in wider.
- Guidecraft Tabletop Book BrowserNext to it, the Classic Bookshelf is 15.5 in taller; 1 in deeper; 12 in wider.
- Sorelle Sweet Home BookcaseNext to it, the Classic Bookshelf is 16 in shorter; 2 in shallower; 4 in wider.
Tip-over check
| Anti-tip kit | Not listed by the maker |
|---|---|
| Tip-over standard | None named in the maker’s words |
| Height | 24 in |
Listed features
- Rounded edges
- Low and easy to reach
Worth checking
- No anti-tip info
Where to buy the Classic Bookshelf
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- Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: CPSC recall search.
- Tip-overs: see CPSC's Anchor It page. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Full specs
| Guidecraft Classic Bookshelf | |
|---|---|
| Type | Bookcase or book display |
| List price | $139.95 |
| Size (W × D × H) | 36 × 11 × 24 in |
| Tip-over standard | Not stated by the maker |
| Material | MDF and pine, UV-protective finish |
| Finishes | 2 |
| Assembly | adult assembly required |
Compare the Classic Bookshelf with
How each closest rival differs from the Classic Bookshelf, from the makers' specs.
- GuidecraftEdQ Book & Bin Browser30 in wide$189$189.95
- 12 in taller
- 1 in deeper
- 6 in narrower
- GuidecraftTabletop Book Browser24 in wide$49$49.95
- 15.5 in shorter
- 1 in shallower
- 12 in narrower
- SorelleSweet Home Bookcase32 in wide$199$199
- 16 in taller
- 2 in deeper
- 4 in narrower
- StorkcraftCalifornia Cube Organizer Bookcase27.2 in wide$199$199.99
- 3.7 in taller
- 1.9 in deeper
- 8.8 in narrower
Classic Bookshelf: questions answered
From Guidecraft's published specs, last checked 2026-11-02.
Does the Guidecraft Classic Bookshelf come with an anti-tip kit?
The maker doesn't say one is included. Buy a kit rated for the piece's weight. Tip-overs: see CPSC's Anchor It page. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
How big is the Guidecraft Classic Bookshelf?
36 × 11 × 24 in (width × depth × height), per the maker.
Is the Guidecraft Classic Bookshelf GREENGUARD Gold certified?
The maker doesn't list it as GREENGUARD Gold certified.
What's the difference between the Guidecraft Classic Bookshelf and the Guidecraft EdQ Book & Bin Browser?
By the maker specs, the Classic Bookshelf lists for $50 less. See them side by side.
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Where these specs come from
Last checked 2026-11-02. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.