Abilene Tall Shelving Unit

Abilene Tall Shelving Unit | Online8 New Zealand

A slim upright shelving unit, just 500mm wide and 400mm deep but standing 1615mm tall, built in melamine particle board with PVC edging. It is designed around a narrow footprint: it fits the gap beside a desk or in an alcove where nothing else will, while still holding a full run of books and binders at hand height.

Why It Stands Apart

• A 500mm footprint. Narrow enough for the awkward gap beside a desk, a doorway or a filing cabinet, where standard shelving is simply too wide.
• Sized for binders and files. Shelf proportions suited to lever arch folders and books rather than to ornaments, which is what makes it work in a home office.
• PVC edging on melamine board. The edge banding is what stops board shelving chipping and swelling at the corners, which is where these units usually fail first.
• Storage and display together. Tall enough to give upper shelves over to display while the lower ones carry the working files.

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it need to be anchored to the wall?
Yes, and this one matters more than most. A 500mm-wide, 400mm-deep base carrying 1615mm of height is the narrowest stance of any tall unit we list, and binders concentrate a lot of weight. Anchor it into wall studs once assembled and before loading, and keep the heaviest files on the bottom shelves.

Will it fit through my doorway and under my ceiling?
It arrives flat and is assembled in position, so access is straightforward. At 500mm wide it clears anything, and 1615mm sits well under a standard ceiling.

How much weight will the shelves hold?
Melamine board is sized for books and binders but is less forgiving than solid timber under concentrated point loads. Spread weight across each shelf rather than stacking heavily at the centre.

How is it delivered?
$99 to your nearest Mainfreight depot for pickup.

Can I see it?
Please give our showroom a call at 09 278 8881 to check if this is on display.