Umbra Conceal Floating Book Shelf, Large

by Umbra

• Conceal floating book shelf by umbra mounts to the wall and becomes invisible behind a stack of books
• Constructed of powder-coated steel; mounting hardware included (inside fold of cardboard backing)
• Supports up to 15-pound of books; maximum stack height 8-inch
• Size: 5-1/2 by 7 by 6-1/2-inch; fits medium to large books.The maximum book depth is 10 inches.
• Patented, award-winning design by miron lior; portion of proceeds donated to pratt institute school of art and design

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 6.5 x 7 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Origin: Made in USA or Imported
• ASIN: B000UO4KXY
• Item model number: 330633-560
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (94 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,209 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)

Product Description

Color: Silver

For an ultra-minimal look, the Conceal bookshelf from Umbra mounts to the wall and becomes invisible behind a stack of books, giving the books the appearance of floating in mid-air. Attach the sturdy, L-shaped shelf to the wall with the included mounting hardware and slide one book onto the ledge so that the ledge is sandwiched between the book's cover and pages. Secure the cover in place using the integrated clips beneath the ledge. Stack up to 15-pound (or 8-inch) of medium to large books on top of the first book until the shelf is obscured from view. Conceal is constructed of strong, powder-coated steel and is available in two finishes. This model measures 5-1/2 by 7 by 6-1/2-inch. Also available is a smaller size for small books and a wider model that holds two stacks side by side. The patented design by Miron Lior is the winner of many design awards including the Umbra Pratt Design Competition. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this item is donated to the Pratt Institute School of Art and Design. Brought to you by Umbra - the worldwide leader in innovative, casual, contemporary, affordable design for the home.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

79 of 82 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Nice and Fun! August 5, 2007

By R. Nighting

Color Name:Silver

We bought 6 of these shelves for our living room that has a contemporary/industrial feel. We have been very happy with them! They look great, hold a good amount of books and we have received may compliments. The books really do look like they're floating on the wall. They hold about 10-15 books for us. They could probably hold a couple more. No stud necessary when installing. Installing very easy.

53 of 55 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Stylish, innovative, and practical November 7, 2007

By amazon's fan VINE™ VOICE

Color Name:Silver

I attached my own pictures in the "customer images."

I put a few up in my small living room next to my TV and a IKEA wall-shelf. It looks great and it does hold up a lot. But how much does it hold up? That also depends on your books.

One tip: To know when to stop piling more books on, use your hand and push down from the top a little bit. If it starts to shake and feels quite heavy, it is time to stop and leave it at that.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Love them! February 25, 2010

By T. Leech VINE™ VOICE

Color Name:Silver|Amazon Verified Purchase

I posted 2 pictures above of the shelves on my wall (4 shelves). I purchased 2 smaller ones and 2 of these Large ones. According to the packaging you can stack up to 20 lbs with no height limit on the large. I stacked 10 hard cover books and didn't come near that 20 lbs. When it comes to the larger one I will tell you that there is a minimum book depth requirement of 7.5 inches. I have a lot of hard cover books, but only 1 that was deep enough to use so I had to borrow one of my children's books for the time being. Another point to make is that they MUST be screwed into a stud in your wall. Do not try to skip this and just put them anywhere.

Definitely worth getting and I'm ordering more right now. I love them and they are original, something different to decorate with. I have one set up as my Library book shelf. LOVE IT!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars might be too big May 9, 2011

By S. Mathis

Color Name:Silver

i love love love these shelves. i ordered a bunch at the same time. i got 5 little ones and 2 large ones. I had a hard time finding a 2 books that would fit the large ones. you need a book that is at least 7-8 inches wide. i would have stuck with the smaller size had i known. still very happy with them though.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Shelves April 3, 2009

By Kyle M. Doty

Color Name:Silver

These shelves are not only really neat to look at once they are installed, but installation is simple. If you can use a power screw driver and a level than you can do this.

Not all books are large enough to actually "fit" on the base, but it's easily overcome by just placing a book on top. Unless you have guests who are going to stoop down and look underneath each shelf than you won't have a problem and even if they do...so what. It looks so neat! I recommend buying more than just 1 shelf though. Go for a minimum of 3 because it'll look a lot better.

Kyle
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars So cool! But do note, you have to install on a stud. December 1, 2011

By Alice4God

Color Name:White|Amazon Verified Purchase

So cool! But do note, you have to install on a stud. This makes sense of course because you're going to put a big stack of books on it - BUT I didn't realize and had to change my concept a little bit to work around stud placement.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Bigger than expected January 7, 2010

By Stephanie M. Lorée VINE™ VOICE

Color Name:Silver|Amazon Verified Purchase

Great product. It was super easy to hang on the walls and looks just like the pictures. The only issue I had was that I had to scour my house for a super large book to put on the bottom and cover up the metal. If you purchase this, be prepared to have a large book available, larger than what you'd think. The smaller sized one may be a better option for you, I know it was for me.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Great shelf - neat idea August 10, 2009

By Sayori Hinitz

Color Name:Silver|Amazon Verified Purchase

As many have mentioned earlier, the idea of 'floating' books is very neat. The only improvement I can think of is that they can perhaps pack it with flatter headed screws so the books will be flush to the wall (or at least it gives better look that way).