Five Fabulous: Single Shelf Units

1. Brackets Included, $199 These simple shelves by designer Sylvain Willenz are made of candy-colored, powder-coated steel. Get it: Generate
2. Angle Shelf, $375 Created from bamboo with a zero-VOC, water-resistant finish, these left- and right-pointing shelves are an easy eco-friendly option. Get it: ALS DESIGN
3. Duo bookshelf, $160 Available in black, silver, and bright blue, this shelf creates an illusion of lightness with its creative way of holding your books. Get it: Ana Linares Design

4. Slim Shelving, $129 – $190 Brooklyn-based designer Marianne van Ooij’s clear acrylic shelves disappear into the background and let literature take the spotlight. Get it: Slim Shelving
5. Hold On Tight Shelving System, Contact vendor for pricing Keep books from constantly toppling over with the oversized wing-nut bookend that’s integrated into this smart shelf. Get it: Colleen & Eric
The Duo Bookshelf is my favorite, very clever design.