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KALLAX Shelf unit, black-brown, 71 5/8x71 5/8 "
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Shelving unit or room divider – the KALLAX series adapts to taste, space and budget. Personalize the shelving unit with inserts and boxes to make it suit your needs.
Article Number703.015.42
Product details
You can use this shelving unit as a room divider to create a room within a room while enjoying plenty of storage.
The simple design with clean lines makes KALLAX flexible and easy to use at home.
Display your favorite items on the open shelves or add inserts to create a personalized solution with closed storage.
Designer
IKEA of Sweden
Good to know
Two people are needed to assemble this furniture.
Coordinates well with pieces of furniture in the LACK series that have the same timeless expression and material as KALLAX.
Materials and care
Material
Particle- and fiberboard with honeycomb paper filling (100% recycled paper), Printed and embossed acrylic paint, Paper foil, Plastic edging
Care
Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.
Wipe dry with a clean cloth.
Safety and compliance
WARNING! Tipping hazard – this product must be securely anchored. Use suitable screws and plugs for your home. If you are uncertain, seek professional advice.
Assembly and documents
Assembly instructions
KALLAX Shelf unit703.015.42Advice and care instructions
KALLAX Shelf unit703.015.42Measurements
- Width: 71 5/8 "
- Depth: 15 3/8 "
- Height: 71 5/8 "
- Max load/shelf: 29 lb
Packaging
This product comes as 4 packages.
KALLAX
Article Number703.015.42This product has multiple packages.
Package 1
- Width: 16 "
- Height: 3 ¼ "
- Length: 73 ½ "
- Weight: 25 lb 6 oz
- Package(s): 1
Package 2
- Width: 16 "
- Height: 3 ¼ "
- Length: 73 ¼ "
- Weight: 25 lb 2 oz
- Package(s): 1
Package 3
- Width: 16 "
- Height: 2 ¾ "
- Length: 70 ¼ "
- Weight: 37 lb 8 oz
- Package(s): 1
Package 4
- Width: 15 ¾ "
- Height: 2 ¾ "
- Length: 70 ¼ "
- Weight: 37 lb 4 oz
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
Easy to Build, but Wobbles Side-to-SideChristopherThe Kallax 5-by-5 was the largest yet easiest IKEA piece I've assembled. The quality is mediocre, but reasonable for the size and convenience. I placed it against the wall, only to find the anchoring mechanism doesn't account for the baseboard, so am unable to use the hardware. This is critical because it's what keeps the piece from wobbling side-to-side. I'm not returning it because the boxes didn't survive opening due to the strength of the glue used (not a complaint; all pieces were undamaged). I would love this if it didn't wobble side-to-side and it's only going to get worse over time. I'd suggest keeping the top and bottom shelves exactly as-is, but updating the horizonal shelves to accept screws from the outside of the vertical sides. Otherwise, the screws for the top and bottom should be 5 times longer with larger threads to eliminate the wobble. It looks great but it's not stable. I don't feel comfortable putting 29 lbs on each shelf, especially the top two rows. Just okay.
Great for Board Game and MTG StorageScottEasy to assemble and excellent for board game storage and display. The KALLAX is sturdy, versatile, and looks great. The drawer inserts were also easy to put together and install, and they work exceptionally well for storing MTG cards and accessories. Very happy with the setup.
Love this shelf!MaryThese shelves are perfect for my small space. The construction was a bit more demanding due to the weight of the finished unit, but it was definitely worth it.
Not for small placesMichelleThe 5x5 kallax was way too big for our place, returned it for a smaller one. I really wish the depth was a bit smaller, it sticks out so much.
Love this bookcase -- have 3!NancyThis style of bookcase works so well in our house that we've bought three of them. With the latest purchase, we also got some of the containers that fit in the cubbies for things we didn't want to be visible. I find these shelves to be very versatile since they are offered in different sizes and colors.
It’s perfectReneeLove this shelving I almost went with a smaller one and I’m so glad that I went with the bigger one. It’s perfect.
Good storage unitRobertThis well-made storage shelf ststem is a good pantry unit.
Fill the ShelvesKathleenI really love this size of the KALLAX shelf unit. I used to get the smaller one, but this is just as easy to put together and doesn’t take up that much more room. I would advise using the brackets to secure it to the wall or put it somewhere where it could not topple over …earthquake or curious climbers.
Love, love, loveVickiWorks great in the sewing room.
Wonderful ProductClaudiaVery easy to assemble. All the pieces were in the box and the instructions were amazingly easy.
Good design, poor qualityDamienThe design is nice, but the 'oak effect' is misleading—it isn’t even a veneer, it’s just paper! During assembly, one of the adhesive bumpers got stuck to a shelf. When I tried to remove it gently, it ripped the paper finish right off...!! Afraid the shelves will be damaged very easily.
Still goodKevinThere seems to be a newer finish (same color, but more .. plasticky) on these units, but if you can get them on sale they are a very good value & fit lots of stuff well. Billy system is nicer-looking, by far, but is better suited to books & ephemera; Kallax is deep (think: two-rows of books deep), and less good for library storage. But for general storage, esp with bins and drawer/cabinet inserts, Kallax is ideal.
Sturdy - NeatRachelworks well and keeps house neat and clean. It is very well built and holds a lot of weight.
The best for a craft room!ElizabethMoved into a new (for us) home, so enjoying building my crafting space from scratch. This unit makes it easy!!!
Exactly filled my vision for the space we createdNancyAt our second home, we built a room addition. We (I) thought long and hard on how I wanted the space to evolve as we filled it with furniture. The main function of this room is a studio for my quilting and mixed media art. The 2 kallax pieces we purchased was the first items to go into the room. It’s still a work in progress on the organization of the items stored on this units. So far so good!
Missing hardware and manualSamanthaOrder arrived and after opening all the boxes, I noticed that the hardware and manual were missing. Not only did I purchase the shelf, I purchased hundreds of dollars worth of additional inserts - very disappointing to spend this kind of money and have missing parts. I understand there’s a way to order “missing” hardware, but you’d still need to review the manual to know how many of each hardware piece you’d need. The closest IKEA is over an hour from me. This is inconvenient and poor quality control. Do better when packaging orders and ensure there’s nothing missing. This isn’t the first time this has happened, since there are plenty of reviews, Reddit posts, and complaints. Please do something about this.
Great addition to arts and craft room!KristinCreates such great storage for my arts and craft projects and supplies!
Clothes storageJanWe are using this in our closet to store our clothes, it’s great
Love itDawnBest craft storage!
Organizing craftsSharliO prdered tjos imot amd a
task rabbit to unpack and install. The delivery was on time, the technician came soon after and my unit was completed in just a couple of hours.
I got two sections with drawers and I absolutely LOVE them.
Customer reviews
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Quality and feel
At first glance, KALLAX is a simple shelving unit, but it’s based on a love for details. The unit has smooth surfaces and rounded edges that make it appealing to the eye and enjoyable to touch. We’ve also worked hard to make the shelves align perfectly so you avoid eye-sore gaps, giving the unit a uniform look. Simply put, all of KALLAX is well-thought-out down to the smallest detail and exudes a solid feel of quality – which results in a nicer and more timeless impression.