Non Slip Desktop Bookshelf

Books on a desk have two ways of going wrong. Stand them up without support and they lean, slide and end up in a slow motion collapse against the monitor. Stack them flat and the one you want is always three books down. The Non Slip Desktop Bookshelf solves both by holding a row upright between dividers, with a base that stays exactly where you put it.

It is a simple piece, and that is the point. At 14.57 inches wide, 5.7 inches deep and 5.3 inches high, it holds the books and folders you are actually using, keeps their spines visible and weighs so little that it moves to wherever the pile is forming that week.

What makes the non slip bookshelf stand out

The dividers are the first thing. Rather than one open trough, the rack has dividers that separate the row into sections, so books lean against something solid instead of each other. A row that supports itself stays upright even when it is only half full.

The non slip base is the second, and it is the detail you notice every day. Pull a book from a normal desk rack and the whole thing skids toward you. This one stays planted, so you can take one book out with one hand and leave the rest standing.

The open design is the third. Because the sides are open, the spines stay visible, so you can read a title from your chair without lifting anything out. It keeps the books usable rather than simply stored.

PP plastic keeps it light and easy to clean. It weighs almost nothing, so it moves from a desk to a counter to a shelf top without any fuss, and a wipe with a damp cloth is all it needs.

Where it looks best, room by room

• Home offices. Reference books and folders upright beside a monitor.
• Study desks. Textbooks and notebooks in reach during a study session.
• Kitchens. Cookbooks and recipe folders on a counter.
• Kids' rooms. Schoolbooks that stay upright without a shelf.
• Living rooms. Current reads and magazines on a console.

Because it is plain and light, it works in rooms where a heavier wood or metal rack would feel like too much. It is a practical piece that does its job and stays out of the way.

In a shared workspace, two racks side by side keep two sets of books separate, and each one can be lifted away when the desk is needed for something else.

Choosing the size and placement

There is one size: 14.57 inches wide, 5.7 inches deep and 5.3 inches high. Before ordering, check that 5.7 inches of depth fits where you want it, such as behind a keyboard, at the back of a counter or on a shelf top.

A few tips help it work its best:

• Load it so the books lean against a divider rather than standing in a loose stack.
• Put taller books at the ends, where the frame supports them best.
• Keep it back from the edge of a desk so it is not knocked as you move around.
• Wipe marks with a damp cloth and dry right away.

Because the rack is light, it is easy to lift and carry with the books still in it, which makes tidying a desk much quicker at the end of the day.

It also suits a desk that changes through the week. Textbooks during a study block, folders during a project, cookbooks at the weekend: because nothing is fixed and the rack weighs so little, the same piece serves all of them without rearranging the room around it.

If your books tend to be large format, check their width against the 5.7 inch depth, so they sit inside the rack rather than overhanging it.

Think about where the rack will sit in relation to your chair, too. Books you reach for several times a day belong within arm's length, ideally at the end of the row nearest your seat, so you are not stretching across the desk each time. Small habits like that are what keep a tidy desk tidy.

Pairing it with other pieces

A desk rack works best with a couple of other simple pieces. A pen cup, a small tray for papers and a lamp with a warm shade keep the surface calm and useful. A plant at the back of the desk softens the straight lines of books and screens.

Browse the bookshelves collection for larger shelving, or the display racks collection for other desk organizers. A warm desk lamp beside it makes reading much easier in the evening.

Is the non slip bookshelf right for your space?

This rack is a strong fit if you:

• Want books upright and visible rather than stacked flat.
• Are tired of racks sliding when you pull a book out.
• Need something light that moves between desk, counter and shelf.
• Prefer a simple, easy to clean plastic finish.

It may not be the right choice if you want a heavy wood or metal rack as a decorative piece, or shelving for a large collection. For a full library, a floor standing bookcase will serve you better.

Every order ships free across the US and most arrive in 6 to 9 business days. Unused items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery, and questions are answered at info@norafurnish.com.