Amazon Basics 3-Shelf Adjustable Heavy Duty Steel Wire Rack Storage Shelving Organizer with Storage Space Versatility and Ease

I may have an addiction to these 'Amazon Basics' shelving units, I just bought my 6th one! I started with the butcher's block/microwave cart unit and was thrilled with it. Then I discovered the tall 5-shelf unit and bought one. I liked that so much I bought 2 more of the tall ones. Then I bought this short 3-shelf unit on Prime Day and got so excited about it that I went back and ordered a second before the sale was over. So let's get the assembly "controversy" out of the way. I won't attempt detailed directions here, but I hope you'll trust me when I say these really are incredibly easy to assemble. And they're perfectly stable and sturdy once assembled. Any review that says these are crazy difficult, or "won't stay together" or that they "wobble" etc have all assembled them incorrectly. Please consider that I have bought SIX of these now, I'm a pro. I can assemble these small ones in about 8-10 minutes leisurely, and the tall 5-shelf ones in about 15 minutes each - and that includes time for me to ponder ideal shelf placement! That's at a relaxed pace and there is zero frustration. Now, I will admit that I was initially perplexed on my very first unit for a few minutes as I fumbled around with the black connectors trying to make sense of them. I too thought "this thing is junk" until I realized I was not realizing how they work. Once I understood the simplicity of it, the rest all flew together with ease and are actually fun to assemble. I could quite literally assemble these with my eyes closed at this point. Watch the videos which should help. But generally: the connectors come in 2 halves that fit together around the pole. Be sure to look for the arrow pointing up so you have them upright. Also look INSIDE for the little ridge lines, this is super helpful. Those lines line up with the single lines on the chrome pole. I actually place them just above the chrome pole line and slide them down until I hear/feel them click into place. The two halves fit together but with a slight GAP. Meaning that they do not close together entirely. They stay in place but will look slightly separated - this is normal! Do not try to force them to fit together tightly, they aren't intended to. When you push the shelf (lightly, there's no need to force it) down over the black connectors, it wedges them closed a bit more. This is by design so that the shelves aren't loose and popping up; they stay in place nicely. Also keep in mind that the black coin-like caps in the box are packing scrap and can be tossed out or repurposed but are not parts for the unit. Lastly, the edging on the shelf goes DOWN. They are NOT lips to hold things on the shelf. You might be able to make it work that way, but it's not meant to be that way. Just know that if you're having a hard time with any part of putting these together, you're doing it wrong. I can assure you, I live alone and have no one around to give me a hand, so I would never buy SIX of these units unless they were super easy to assemble, because I am not a very patient person. These are stable, strong, hold a ton of weight and are extremely versatile, which is why I love them so much. They go with just about any decor style. I have two of the tall units as pantry shelving and a third tall unit in my art studio. I came up with a creative way to use these small 3-shelf ones by putting a 6 foot x 18" piece of plywood over two of them (one at each end with a space in the center) which serves as a sideboard/counter and/or deskpace area in my rustic kitchen where I can roll out bread dough or sit down to pull up recipes on my laptop, etc with baking supplies on the shelves underneath. The leveling feet are handy too. My ONLY complaint is that the prices on these fluctuates dramatically, so I tend to wait and snag one when I see them on sale. I'm considering getting one for the bathroom (towels etc) and maybe even one for off-season clothes storage. They look so classy and nice and the storage and organization they offer is fantastic. These units are some of the best things I've ever purchased on Amazon actually. Read more

The measurements are exactly as described. Assembly was straightforward, and the instructions were clearly laid out and easy to follow. I really like that the shelf heights are adjustable, so you can customize the spacing based on your needs. The rack feels sturdy and well-made. Since the shelves are wire rather than flat panels, placing very small items directly on them can be a bit inconvenient. A liner would have been a nice addition, but it wasn’t a dealbreaker for me. I got this to make a dog pantry, and I love how it turned out. It was an affordable solution that didn’t require any complicated installation or drilling. My dog seems to love it too. Read more

These are great for storing bulky items like toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, baby wipes, disinfecting wipes, boxes of zip lock bags, etc. They are strong and easy to access. I actually own three of these racks. One caveat - the instruction manual can be confusing because the parts are not drawn to scale. I thought a part was missing because I didn't see it in the hardware bag so I asked for a replacement. When the replacement arrived (the very next day! Bravo Amazon!) I realized that the "missing" parts were already attached to the bottom legs inside a different bag so I couldn't see them. When I opened the box I'd planned to return, I found the same situation. Easier to keep both and tell Amazon to bill me for the "extra" than to haul the box to UPS. Good price for a sturdy, easy to assemble (no tools needed) storage rack. Read more

I've ordered several of these metal shelves in the past few years, but this one has a shelf that has one side dented, the shipping box wasn't damaged so this was in the manufacturing. Still useable, but now I'm not sure how much weight that shelf will hold. Also the plastic clips were a struggle to fit onto the metal poles, and then the shelves sliding onto the clips. The products are generally great tho, can easily be taken apart if one is moving, are lightweight but sturdy. Read more

The Shelves were easy to put together and seem nice and sturdy. Didn't need any tools since we didn't need the child safety strap. Perfect for small space and there is a couple of places the adjust shelves. Read more

So easy to assemble and saves loads of space. We didn’t mount to wall, but it’s a great addition to a closet, and is very easy to move around. Read more