At only 19cm wide, this bookshelf fits where no normal shelving unit can — beside a doorway, in the gap between a sofa and a wall, at the end of a hallway, in the dead corner of a bedroom. 169cm of height is where the storage comes from, which is the correct strategy in a small home: build upward into space nobody is using rather than outward into space you walk through. Multiple shelves handle books and decorative items, and the lower drawer hides the small things that would look untidy on open shelving. Crafted from bamboo in a dark brown finish, which is strong for its weight and warmer than metal shelving.
Specifications
| Dimensions | H169 x D51 x W19 cm |
| Material | Bamboo, dark brown finish |
| Storage | Multiple shelves plus a lower drawer |
| Design | Slim vertical |
Buying guide
Tall, narrow furniture is inherently less stable than wide furniture, so secure it to the wall with an anti-tip bracket — not optional in a home with children, and sensible in any home. Load the heaviest books on the lower shelves, which keeps the centre of gravity low; a top-heavy narrow unit will tip when a drawer is pulled. Keep bamboo out of direct sunlight, which fades the finish, and wipe rather than soak it. Check it sits level on an uneven floor and pack a shim under one foot if it rocks.
How it compares
Against a standard bookcase, a 19cm width fits gaps that nothing else can use. Against wall shelves, it needs no drilling for the shelving itself, though it should still be wall-anchored. For a large book collection, a wide bookcase holds far more.
Frequently asked questions
Does it need fixing to the wall?
Yes - tall narrow furniture is inherently less stable. An anti-tip bracket is essential in a home with children and sensible in any home.
Where does a 19cm width fit?
Beside a doorway, between a sofa and a wall, at the end of a hallway - gaps that no standard shelving unit can use.
How should I load it?
Heaviest books on the lower shelves. A top-heavy narrow unit will tip, particularly when the drawer is pulled out.
Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.
Pairs well with
- Expandable Metal Bookshelf Book Stand with Magnetic Pen Holder
- Wall Mounted Floating Storage Shelf 39 x 19 x 13.5cm, White
- 10 Tier Bamboo Shoe Cabinet with 3 Slatted Doors, 139 x 88 x 32cm
Available at WIMU Kitchen, Nairobi. Same-day Nairobi delivery · countrywide shipping (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret) · pay by M-Pesa or on delivery. Questions? WhatsApp +254 758 157 035.
Last updated: 1 May 2026
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| Destination | Estimated Delivery |
|---|---|
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| Other Kenyan towns | 3–7 business days |
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Quick answers from the WIMU Kitchen team. Need more help? WhatsApp us or email orders@wimukitchen.com.
Does it need fixing to the wall?
Yes - tall narrow furniture is inherently less stable. An anti-tip bracket is essential in a home with children and sensible in any home.
Where does a 19cm width fit?
Beside a doorway, between a sofa and a wall, at the end of a hallway - gaps that no standard shelving unit can use.
How should I load it?
Heaviest books on the lower shelves. A top-heavy narrow unit will tip, particularly when the drawer is pulled out.
Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.