Rank #9 in Best Bookcases 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Spec Tables That Contradict Them
Furinno PASIR 5-Tier Bookcase, 30.5 cm Wide, White
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Furinno PASIR is a five-tier open-shelf bookcase in white, 132.2 cm tall and 30.5 cm wide, listed at £26.34 with a 4.2 rating from 2,299 ratings. It comes in at number 9 in this guide, and it holds that place on two things a buyer can actually check: the load the listing gives for each shelf, and the number of ratings sitting behind that 4.2.
The catch is in the arithmetic. The bullet points say each shelf supports up to 4.5 kg, and the listing says there are five shelves — roughly 22.5 kg across the whole unit. The same listing's Weight Capacity Maximum field reads 27.2 kg, which is more than five shelves at 4.5 kg each will account for. The dimensions disagree as well: the spec table gives 23.7D x 30.5W x 132.2H cm, while the bullet points give 22.9D x 30.5W x 132.1H cm, nearly a centimetre apart on depth. Every figure on this page is taken from the Amazon listing, not from any test we carried out.
How those 2,299 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.2 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £26.34 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2 out of 5 from 2,299 ratings |
| Number of shelves | 5 |
| Load per shelf, per the bullet points | Up to 4.5 kg |
| Weight Capacity Maximum | 27.2 kg |
| Weight Capacity (as listed) | Minimum weight: 4.54 kg |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 23.7D x 30.5W x 132.2H cm, against 22.9D x 30.5W x 132.1H cm in the bullet points |
| Item Weight | 9.53 kg |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Easy to build and good size, seems to be sturdy too”
Verified purchase“This worked perfectly for the storage I needed in my pantry. It's sturdy and holds everything I need.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Bookcases 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Spec Tables That Contradict Them.
Questions people ask
How much weight does each shelf hold?
The Furinno PASIR bullet points state that each shelf supports up to 4.5 kg.
How many shelves does the bookcase have?
Both the bullet points and the Number Of Shelves field say five. The same listing also carries a Weight Capacity Maximum of 27.2 kg, which is more than five shelves at 4.5 kg each add up to.
What are the dimensions of the Furinno PASIR?
The spec table gives 23.7D x 30.5W x 132.2H cm. The bullet points give 22.9D x 30.5W x 132.1H cm.
Does it have a back panel?
Yes. The listing describes a closed back and says the back panel adds stability and stops items falling behind the shelves; the shelves themselves are open at the front.
What is it made of?
The listing gives engineered wood, a white finish and a rectangular shape, weighing 9.53 kg in total.
How is the Furinno PASIR priced and rated?
It is listed at £26.34 with a rating of 4.2 out of 5 from 2,299 ratings.
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