Metal Shelving and Bookcases
Metal gives a clean, modern or industrial look, and it feels light even in a small room. Compare 2,502 metal shelving and bookcases from 49 retailers on Flitch, with prices for most of them running from around £30 to £440 – so there’s choice across a wide range of budgets.
Metal shelving and bookcases on Flitch
About one in ten shelving and bookcases on Flitch are metal, making it one of the most common materials. You’ll find the widest choice at The Range, Nordic Nest and Made in Design. The most common colours for metal shelving and bookcases are grey and black. Beyond modern and contemporary designs, the most common style is industrial. Metal is strong enough to be slim, which can suit a small space, and powder-coated finishes tend to resist scratches and rust. It’s a good idea to measure your space before you choose: of the metal shelving and bookcases with measurements listed, most are between 60 and 185cm tall.
How much do metal shelving and bookcases cost?
Half of all metal shelving and bookcases on Flitch cost less than £100. That’s about 10% less than shelving and bookcases in general, which usually cost around £120. The biggest difference in price comes down to style: contemporary designs typically cost £180, about twice the price of industrial designs at £90. Type matters too, with free-standing shelving and bookcases at around £160 against £110 for wall-mounted shelving ones. It also pays to shop around: of the retailers with plenty to choose from, Dunelm is usually the cheapest, at around £75, and La Redoute the most expensive, at around £220.
What other shoppers are choosing
Wood shelving and bookcases are also popular with shoppers, if you’re not set on metal. Metal shelving and bookcases are catching on: shoppers have looked at them more over the last three months than at this time last year. Beige shelving and bookcases are catching on: shoppers have looked at them more over the last three months than at this time last year. Retailers have also been stocking more Scandinavian shelving and bookcases this year, so there’s a wider choice available.
Is now a good time to buy metal shelving and bookcases?
Right now 183 metal shelving and bookcases are reduced, typically by 11% – and some by up to 76%. About a quarter of the metal shelving and bookcases are cheaper than they’ve usually been over the last three months. Discounts come round often, too: about two in five have dropped in price at some point in that time. If the one you want isn’t reduced, set a price alert and we’ll tell you when it drops.
Prices checked 6th November 2026.
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