Moe's Home Collection
White Oak Nolan Bookcase
This product is a freestanding white oak bookcase from Moe's Home Collection, a Canadian brand, designed to serve as both a bookcase and a room divider for open-plan spaces. It features a solid white oak frame with oak veneer shelves, four fixed shelves, and commercial-grade construction. Dimensions are 35 inches wide, 17.5 inches deep, and 80 inches high; assembly is required and delivery takes approximately 2 to 4 weeks as it is shipped directly from the supplier.
- Color
- White Oak
- Material
- Solid white oak frame with oak veneer shelves
- Category
- Furniture > Shelving > Bookcases & Standing Shelves
Specifications
Versatile bookcase that doubles as an elegant room divider, crafted from solid white oak with oak veneer shelves. Features a timeless design suitable for various decor styles.
Four fixed shelves with beveled edges; commercial grade construction; ideal for open-plan living spaces.
- Color
- White Oak · brown
- Material
- Solid white oak frame with oak veneer shelves
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 35x17.5x80 in
- Category
- Furniture > Shelving > Bookcases & Standing Shelves
Additional Attributes
- solid white oak frame
- oak veneer shelves
- beveled shelf edges
- commercial grade
- can be used as room divider
- four fixed shelves
- assembly required
- delivered to door (cannot be delivered inside the house)
- natural wood variation
Product Insights
This open-back, solid white oak bookcase divides rooms while preserving light and visual connection, with both sides finished for two-sided use. Its 78-lb weight and fixed 17.5-inch-deep shelves provide rigid stability and resist tipping, though anchoring is recommended in homes with children. The four fixed shelves cannot be repositioned but their even spacing and depth accommodate oversized items, and the 35-inch span with 13,000 psi prevents sag, earning Hospitality Approved certification for commercial durability. Assembly requires two people, and cracking is prevented by maintaining indoor humidity at 40-55%. Each piece displays unique wood grain, with no two identical.
Verified claims
- Open back design
- Open back divides room without blocking light; both sides finished.
- Tipping resistance
- 78-lb weight and fixed shelves resist tipping; anchoring recommended for homes with children.
- Shelf depth
- At 17.5 inches deep, it is nearly 50% deeper than typical 12-inch room divider bookcases, adding stability and usable display space.
- Assembly
- Full assembly is required; two people are recommended given the 80-inch height and solid wood construction.
- Space utilization
- Four fixed shelves cannot be repositioned; the 17.5-inch depth accommodates oversized art books and records across the full shelf width.
- Material
- 78-lb solid white oak frame with fixed shelves provides rigid freestanding stability.
- Visual integration
- Open back and a finished rear enable two-sided use, with the solid white oak grain visible from both living zones.
- Load capacity
- 13,000 psi and 35-inch span prevent shelf sag; Hospitality Approved.
- Care
- Prevent cracking: keep humidity 40-55%; wood dried to 6-8% MC.
- Shelf span
- 35-inch width and 17.5-inch depth keep shelves flat under book loads.
- Construction
- Fixed shelves, MDF-core veneer shelves, and a strong white oak frame resist sag.
- Certification
- Hospitality Approved for continuous commercial loading.
- Commercial grade
- Hospitality Approved certification confirms commercial-grade durability.
- Openness
- Open back preserves visual connection and light while dividing space.
- Natural grain
- Solid white oak frame yields unique grain patterns; no two bookcases are identical.
- Handling
- At 78 lb and 80 inches tall, the bookcase is heavy and tall enough that two people are recommended for assembly.
- Dent resistance
- The solid white oak frame has a Janka hardness of 1360 lbf, above red oak and soft maple, giving it better resistance to everyday dents and bumps.
- Room fit
- At 35 inches wide, the Nolan has a slimmer profile than typical 48-inch room-divider bookcases, so it fits narrower open-plan corridors without blocking light or sightlines.
- Height and ceiling clearance
- At 80 inches tall, the Nolan is taller than many 72-78 inch room dividers, creating an imposing architectural statement while leaving about a foot of headroom in a standard 8-foot-ceiling room.
- Wood species comparison
- The solid white oak frame is denser and harder than rubberwood used in some room dividers, giving the Nolan greater structural integrity when both sides are loaded and unsupported.
Product record
- Title
- White Oak Nolan Bookcase
- Brand
- Moe's Home Collection
- Price
- 1699 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 11 sourcesUses
Dividing an open-plan space with a bookcase
This bookcase doubles as a room divider, letting you carve out distinct zones in an open-plan home without sacrificing openness. Its versatile design works with a range of decor, from modern minimalism to classic traditional.[1,2]
A bookcase for open-plan living
Use the Nolan bookcase to store and display books, with room to double as an elegant room divider in open-plan spaces. Its beveled shelf edges add a stylish touch, and its timeless shape is described as fitting harmoniously with diverse decor, from modern minimalism to classic traditional.[1,2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| White Oak Nolan Bookcase: Choose this if you want a tall (80 inches high by 35 inches wide) open-shelf bookcase that can also serve as a room divider in open-plan living, since its backless open frame carves out distinct spaces without sacrificing openness. It has a solid white oak frame with oak-veneer-over-MDF shelves, four fixed shelves, and is described by the retailer as commercial grade and by the brand as hospitality approved. Note that assembly is required, delivery cannot be brought inside the house, and as natural wood each piece varies in grain and may differ slightly from the photo.[1,2,3] | Walnut Wood Eero Bookcase: Choose this if you want a tall, narrow statement piece: its arched, open-shelf silhouette in solid walnut (listed color Hazelnut) is described by the merchant as adding sophistication and depth to your decor, with wide shelves suited to storing books and displaying small valuables. It stands about 6 feet 8 inches high (80 inches), 30 inches wide, and 16 inches deep, with five open shelves, and it is commercial grade with a commercial use warranty available and marked Hospitality Approved. Note that some assembly is required and it cannot be delivered inside the house.[4,5,6] | Casey Large Rustic Oak Bookcase: Choose this if you want a large, open shelving piece with a warm rustic-oak look: it measures about 53.25 inches wide, 15 inches deep, and 70 inches tall, in a light brown wood finish with visible grain, rounded edges, and a smooth matte surface, and it is rated commercial grade. It is built from solid wood, thick oak veneer, MDF, and metal. Note that full assembly is required, and a tipover restraint device is included.[7,8,9,10,11] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Upright rectangular open-shelf bookcase constructed from light-colored wood with evenly spaced horizontal shelves and visible vertical side posts; several decorative objects are placed on the shelves.
- Overall frameTall rectangular open-frame bookcase with visible top rail, four horizontal shelf boards and two vertical side posts; frame members have square edges and consistent thickness.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.04 · w 0.72 · h 0.92 (high) - Shelf spacingFour evenly spaced horizontal shelves creating five open compartments; shelf boards appear flush with the inner faces of the vertical posts.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.76 (high) - Material and finishLight natural wood grain visible on posts and shelves with a smooth, matte or low-sheen finish; end-grain and grain pattern visible on vertical posts.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.04 · w 0.72 · h 0.92 (high) - Top shelf stylingTop shelf holds a short horizontal stack of thin books on the left, a small turned-wood decorative object center-left, and a tall cylindrical sculptural object in dark brown on the right.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.07 · w 0.42 · h 0.18 (high) - Second shelf stylingSecond shelf from top shows a low stack of books centered with a small dark spherical decorative object placed on top of the stack.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.26 · w 0.24 · h 0.14 (high) - Third shelf stylingThird shelf holds a glossy dark brown ceramic vase with two small loop handles left-of-center and a low stack of books or boxes right-of-center.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.40 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.48 · w 0.24 · h 0.12 (medium) - Bottom shelf stylingLowest visible shelf contains an abstract white sculptural object with a smooth rounded form and a central hole, placed slightly left-of-center.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.68 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Frontal studio shot showing the full front face of the bookcase against a neutral beige wall and wood floor; soft diffuse lighting with minimal harsh shadows; rug visible at bottom edge.
- View and compositionFront-on, centered composition showing the full height of the bookcase with even margins left and right; camera aligned approximately perpendicular to the face of the unit.
- BackgroundPlain warm beige wall behind the bookcase extending full frame with slight tonal gradient from lighting.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.60 (medium) - Floor and surfaceLight wood plank floor visible beneath the bookcase with a narrow baseboard; a pale textured rug is visible at the very bottom of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.78 · w 1.00 · h 0.22 (high) - LightingSoft diffuse lighting from the front or slightly above producing gentle shadows behind objects and soft highlights on glossy surfaces like the dark vase.
Colors
light natural oak· wood frame and shelves#937C63- Overall frameTall rectangular open-frame bookcase with visible top rail, four horizontal shelf boards and two vertical side posts; frame members have square edges and consistent thickness.
- 02
Product
Close-up view of the bookcase corner showing two rectangular vertical posts and two horizontal shelves with visible white oak grain and a light natural finish.
- Right vertical postRectangular solid vertical post with visible straight white oak grain, light natural finish, square-edged external faces and a slightly rounded front corner where the horizontal shelf meets the post.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.06 · w 0.18 · h 0.88 (high) - Center vertical postNarrow rectangular internal vertical support running front-to-back with matching white oak grain and finish, visible between the two shelves.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.28 · w 0.06 · h 0.62 (high) - Shelf top surface and undersideHorizontal shelf plank with visible white oak grain on the top and underside; front edge has a subtle rounded profile and the shelf thickness is uniform across the visible span.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.02 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.04 · y 0.34 · w 0.60 · h 0.20 (high) - Join between shelf and postShelf front edge intersects the vertical post with a visible butt-style joint where the shelf appears to rest against the inner face of the post, showing continuous grain alignment across the meeting surfaces.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.34 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Interior staging with decorative objects placed on the shelf, neutral wall and curtain background, soft directional lighting from the left, and shallow depth framing the bookcase detail.
- Decorative cylindrical vaseTall matte brown cylindrical ceramic vase with two small horizontal protrusions on one side, placed on the middle shelf and partially occluding the central vertical support.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.28 · w 0.14 · h 0.36 (high) - Small wooden objectSmall angular wooden decorative object with faceted silhouette placed to the left of the vase on the same shelf.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.44 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high) - Background curtainLight beige fabric curtain running vertically along the right side of the frame, occupying the rightmost portion of the image.
1 region
x 0.76 · y 0.00 · w 0.24 · h 1.00 (high) - Wall background and lightingSmooth neutral beige wall behind the bookcase with soft even lighting producing gentle shadows on the left interior of the shelving.
- Shot compositionTight crop focusing on the right-front corner of the bookcase showing two shelf levels and two vertical posts; image is vertically oriented.
Colors
light natural oak· wood frame and shelves- Right vertical postRectangular solid vertical post with visible straight white oak grain, light natural finish, square-edged external faces and a slightly rounded front corner where the horizontal shelf meets the post.
- 03
Product
Tall, open five-shelf wood bookcase with four vertical posts and visible light wood grain; no back panel, evenly spaced flat shelves.
- Overall silhouetteFreestanding rectangular open-frame bookcase with five horizontal shelf planes and four vertical posts forming a grid; front-facing view.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.02 · w 0.76 · h 0.96 (medium) - Shelf count and spacingFive flat shelves visible (top, three middle, bottom) spaced evenly from top to bottom.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.65 · h 0.88 (medium) - Vertical postsFour straight vertical posts (two front edges visible and two rear posts visible through the shelving openings) with rectangular cross-sections showing continuous vertical wood grain.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.02 · w 0.12 · h 0.96 (medium); x 0.80 · y 0.02 · w 0.12 · h 0.96 (medium) - Shelf edge profileShelf boards have squared front edges with visible wood end grain on the front-facing edges; boards appear to sit flush with the vertical posts.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.24 · w 0.64 · h 0.64 (medium) - Open backNo back panel present; spaces behind shelves are open showing the rear vertical posts and white background.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.08 · w 0.60 · h 0.84 (high) - Surface textureNatural wood grain visible across posts and shelves with a smooth, matte finish and consistent color tone.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.02 · w 0.76 · h 0.96 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a plain white background with even lighting and minimal shadow; product is centered and fully visible.
- Background and lightingPlain white studio background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows under the bottom shelf.
- Shot compositionFull-height front-oriented view of the bookcase, centered vertically and horizontally with slight perspective showing inner rear posts.
- Image limitationsAll visible surfaces are well focused and legible; no text or labels present on the product.
Colors
light natural oak· all visible wood surfaces#DDBA8C- Overall silhouetteFreestanding rectangular open-frame bookcase with five horizontal shelf planes and four vertical posts forming a grid; front-facing view.