Burton
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A hand-welded natural steel frame supporting glass shelves gives the Burton bookcase an industrial, yet sophisticated look. Removable shelves allow you to display items large and small.
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Learn about the artisans: Bell Manufacturing of Minneapolis, MN
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012Burton 74h 36w Bookcase
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Summary of all reviews
by PowerReviewsPros
- Great design (9)
- Lots of storage (8)
- Quality construction (8)
- Durable finish (5)
- Supports heavy items (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Display (8)
- Book storage (7)
- Decoration (5)
- Organization (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Modern/contemporary (8), Mid-century modern (6), Survivalist / minimalist (3)
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Pros
- Great design
- Quality construction
Cons
- Fixed shelves
Best Uses
- Book storage
- Decoration
- Display
- Organization
Customer comments about Burton 74h 36w Bookcase:
Great sevice and delivery was smooth and workers were clean, timely and considerate.
- I live in a:
- Apartment/condo
- This product is used in my:
- Living room/family room/great room
Pros
- Great design
- Quality construction
- Supports heavy items
Cons
Best Uses
- Book storage
- Display
Customer comments about Burton 74h 36w Bookcase:
This bookcase has the edgy industrial look that blends perfectly with the contemporary and mid-century pieces we already have. We're really happy with this and the matching console bookcase we use as a media stand. Perfect!
- I live in a:
- Apartment/condo
- This product is used in my:
- Living room/family room/great room
Pros
- Ample storage
- Great design
- Quality construction
Cons
- Fixed shelves
- Wobbles
Best Uses
- Book storage
- Display
- Organization
Customer comments about Burton 74h 36w Bookcase:
We have this bookcase next to our couch. It holds many books and displays glassware. When we walk right next to it, it can wobbly, making some of hte glassware make noise, but that is the only complaint. It has more shelf space than most other bookcases we looked at, but at the same time is very sleek and minimal. In short, it is a great piece of furniture, and I already want another one.
Service and delivery comments:
Delivery was early, and assembly took less than five minutes.
- I live in a:
- Apartment/condo
- This product is used in my:
- Living room/family room/great room
Pros
- Ample storage
- Durable finish
- Great design
- Quality construction
- Supports heavy items
Cons
Best Uses
- Decoration
- Display
Customer comments about Burton 74h 36w Bookcase:
The two Burton 74H bookcases I purshed were the perfect match to display my Chinese Teapots and also act as a room divider between the living room and family room.
Thanks to Neisha and Thomas for their assistance and patience. You're the best!
- I live in a:
- House
- This product is used in my:
- Living room/family room/great room
Pros
- Ample storage
- Clean design
- Durable finish
- Quality construction
- Solid and sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Book storage
- Decoration
- Display
Customer comments about Burton 74h 36w Bookcase:
We have 6 of these units: 3 in my office and 3 in the living room. I love the look: minimalist, clean, and I love how solid and sturdy they are. One slight suggestion to improve the product (but this probably applies to very few people), the bottom shelf, while taller than the others, isn't tall enough to contain my piano music. If it were just a little bit taller...
Service and delivery comments:
The delivery team took care of everything, cleaned up all of the protective material that insured no damage to the glass shelves, and provided care advice: what will scratch the glass, what to use if the metal gets nicked or scratched. They were even very knowledgable about other Room and Board products we were considering buying (purchased now!) and provided excellent information about the fabrics and how they wear. We had 8 large and heavy pieces delivered and assembled all for a VERY low price. I was so pleasantly surprised! Room and Board, you are h.i.g.h.l.y recommended by this customer! Value, service, quality merchandise, and customer focus. It just doesn't get any better than this!
- I live in a:
- House
- This product is used in my:
- Home office, Living room/family room/great room
Pros
- Ample storage
- Durable finish
- Great design
- Quality construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Book storage
- Display
- Media center
Customer comments about Burton 74h 36w Bookcase:
We use two of these bookshelves on either side of the matching console as a media center and use them for both books and art objects. We're very happy with them and friends have complimented us on the new look of our living room. One small drawback with tbis setup is that the console and bookshelves are different depths, so if you put them right up against each other, they aren't flush front and back. We solved this by moving the bookshelves about 6 inches to either side of the console. This makes the depth difference less noticeable while still presenting a cohesive whole.
The open frame design and glass shelves mean that although these shelves are large and made of black metal, they don't dominate a room or wall and actually have a very light appearance. The matte finish is attractive and looks like it will be durable and the glass shelves feel sturdy. The shelf height fits books nicely, but since the ends of the shelves are open, bookends or horizontal stacking are necessary.
Overall, this is a sleek, modern, handsomely designed piece of furniture at a great price.
- I live in a:
- Apartment/condo
- This product is used in my:
- Living room/family room/great room
Pros
- Ample storage
- Great design
- Supports heavy items
Cons
- Finish scratches easily
Best Uses
Customer comments about Burton 74h 36w Bookcase:
It's a perfect piece for our multi-purpose living space. The glass is very heavy/sturdy. I have no worries putting plenty of weight on the shelves. I was only disappointed when the tight space I was fitting the frame into scratched the outside of the frame so easily. Still, it was my fault. So I would only say be careful!
- I live in a:
- Townhouse
- This product is used in my:
- Living room/family room/great room
Pros
- Ample storage
- Durable finish
- Great design
- Quality construction
- Supports heavy items
Cons
Best Uses
- Book storage
- Decoration
- Display
- Organization
- Space saver
Customer comments about Burton 74h 36w Bookcase:
This is some seriously sturdy construction. Another reviewer had stated that their unit wobbled...mine has not at all. In fact, this is probably the best set of shelves I've ever owned. I have absolutely no complaints. I liked the fixed shelf spacing, its a good height and versatile. The finish works in a variety of differently styled rooms.
- I live in a:
- Apartment/condo
- This product is used in my:
- Living room/family room/great room
Pros
- Ample storage
- Durable finish
- Great design
- Quality construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Book storage
- Decoration
- Organization
Customer comments about Burton 74h 36w Bookcase:
Service was wonderful, no complaints.
- I live in a:
- Apartment/condo
- This product is used in my:
- Home office
Pros
- Ample storage
- Great design
Cons
- Poor quality
- Wobbles
Best Uses
- Display
Customer comments about Burton 74h 36w Bookcase:
although this piece is made of quality materials, i found it to be shoddy in workmanship. the shelf brackets are not exactley lined up so the shelves wobble (as does the whole book case) and required me to use felt tabs to firm the shelves so they lay flat and do not make noise when you walk by all in all it looks nice, and has some weight to it, but for the price i expected it to be a bit more refined.
- I live in a:
- House
- This product is used in my:
- Dining area
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- Burton 74h 36w Bookcase
Q:
What color is it? Often times Dark Chocolate and Black appear the same on the web. Thank you.Asked on 4/24/2013 by Dennis from Los Angeles, CA1 answer
DESIGN ASSOCIATE
A:
The Burton is made from natural steel so it is a true charcoal-steel grey. It is dark but in the light you can really see the grey. The joints are hand-welded and can have a slight blue or rainbow effect. Very subtle. This definitely doesn't have the appearance of a painted finish as there is a bit of variation in the color.
The first environment image on the Burton product group page really shows the look of the natural steel finish, especially when you zoom in. Look at the top corner of the bookcase on the left to understand how the natural steel looks in natural light.
Hope this helps. We love to talk about the materials we use in our products so let us know if you have more questions. 800.301.9720Answered on 4/24/2013 by Design Associate from Room & Board


