Argos Home Maine Short Bookcase - Walnut
466/0862£40.00
Colour: Walnut
5 Colours available
- White
- Walnut
- Oak
- Black
- Grey
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About this product
The Argos Home Maine Short Bookcase gives you simple, practical storage for books, decorative items, and everyday bits without taking up too much wall space. It's a straightforward design that gets the job done, with a walnut wood effect finish that fits into most living rooms or bedrooms. The low-profile height works well where taller units feel too dominant. Two adjustable shelves let you organise books of different sizes or create space for plants, photo frames, or collectables. There's no unnecessary fuss, just open shelving that keeps things visible and within reach.
The wood effect finish handles daily wear with ease, and the smooth surface wipes clean quickly. Wall fixings are included to secure it safely in place, particularly useful in family homes. Its compact depth means it won't jut out too far from the wall, leaving more floor space free. Arrives flat-packed with clear instructions for straightforward assembly. Part of the Maine collection, so you can match it with other pieces if needed. Backed by a manufacturer's one year guarantee.
Part of the Maine collection.
- Made from wood effect and PVC with a wood effect finish.
- and 2 adjustable shelves.
- Self-assembly.
- If this product is over 60cm high it must be securely attached to the wall to prevent overturning (fixings included).
Dimensions:
- Size H91.5, W78, D29cm.
- Weight 17.2kg.
- Wall fixing recommended.
Package dimensions:
- Package 1 dimensions: H12.3, W98.9, D30.7cm.
General Information:
- By choosing FSC certified products, you are supporting responsible management of the world's forests.
- Manufacturer's 1 year guarantee.

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Customers Say
Sturdy, easy to assemble bookcase with adjustable shelves, good finish, and great value. Some mention minor quality issues like flimsy backboard and shelf sagging, but overall highly recommended for its price.
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Good little bookcase
Have got the larger bookcase & needed more shelves so bought this one. Easy to assemble (did it by myself). Just the right size, finish is good & it is a good stable bookcase. Shelves can both be adjusted to suit
spgnana, 65 or over
Strong unit
Easy to put together, very strong the shelfs adjust can fit quite a lot in it lovely addition to any room .I used it for my daughter's bedroom. It was so good we brought two .lovely smooth surface easy to clean highly recommended. Good price too
Toasty, 45 - 54
Fab basic bookcase
Really easy to put together and perfect dimensions for the space I had. Assembly took me about 30 minutes on my own and instructions were clear and easy. It’s really sturdy and looks great. The shelves can be adjusted which is handy for different sized books and looks great!
Becky1001, 35 - 44
Chic
Easy to assemble. Very sturdy and looks smart
Womble
Looks good
Good and sturdy easy to build
Book
Nice looker
Excellent easy assembly Perfect affordable and the finish is good Very stable finished item
Stevie 69, 55 - 64
The perfect bookshelf!
The perfect bookshelf, lovely wood tone to warm up a room, easy to assemble
ais
Well worth getting
Really good looking bookcase and quite solid Worth the cost and very pleased with it
Over 83 years young
Great utility
Great affordability and utility
Michelle
Good quality
Exactly has described. Very stable and well made for the price. Looks good and very good capacity.
Job1, 65 or over
Hello Mike,
The total full internal cavity height of the Argos Home Maine Short Bookcase without any shelves inside is 82.4cm.
Standard Max Shelf Clearances
• Top Shelf Gap: Up to 32.9cm
• Middle Shelf Gap: Up to 30.4cm
• Bottom Shelf Gap: Down to 15.9cm
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Hello there.
The supplier has confirmed. The back panel of the Argos Home Maine Short Bookcase is typically made from thin hardboard or wood effect material, generally around 3–4 mm thick.
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Hello Adam,
Our supplier has advised that the Argos Home Maine Short Bookcase - White full internal dimensions, without shelves, is W74.9 x D28.4 x H82.4cm.
It does fall short of your required measurements. The top shelf can be 32.9cm, middle 30.4cm and bottom would be 15.9cm.
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Hello,
Please follow the below link for the Argos Home Maine Short Bookcase - Oak Effect and here you will find the instruction manual:
https://argos-support.co.uk/6109565-argos-hom...
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Hello Simon
The supplier has confirmed the Argos Home Maine Short Bookcase - White is supplied with the back panel.
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Hello Caroline,
I can advise the following for the Argos Home Maine Short Bookcase - White:
Apologies, this doesn't support A4 document folders.
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Hi There,
Argos Home Maine Short Bookcase - White
Having checked I can see we do not have doors available for this bookcase.
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Hello Fil
Argos Home Maine Short Bookcase - Oak Effect:
Sadly, we do not sell additional shelves for this unit.
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Hello Mazz,
For the Maine Short Bookcase - Grey.
To access the instructions please click on the following link:
https://www.clickspares.co.uk/OrderSpares/...
Then add in the catalogue number and click on the relevant item. Then click on ''Assembly Instructions (Click to Download)''
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Hello DIY man,
The supplier has advised the following for the Home Maine Short Bookcase - Oak Effect:
“ It is oak effect paper foil. ”
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