A striking magazine rack could be just the thing that's missing in your home. This extremely versatile piece of home decor isn't just for those who want to display their favorite magazines and books with various options doubling as stools or side tables. Here, we've carefully selected and showcased a range of magazine racks to suit different tastes, as well as functions that are crafted to the highest standard.
A well-designed magazine rack can become the central talking point of any room, and though acrylic designs are big right now, there are traditional leather and marble picks worth considering, too. Complete with your favorite editions of your chosen magazine, there's nothing not to like about these unique finds. Plus, if you need a little inspiration on how to fill your magazine rack, you can head over to our guide to the best interior design books for more.
The best magazine racks for style and functionality – as chosen by the H&G team
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Invest in this side table from Moe's Home Collection and elevate your living space in an instant. This genius industrial-inspired design incorporates everything we like about faux leather holders with the practicality of a side table. This would be coveted by any avid reader as a gift and can completely change the game when it comes to stylishly storing novels and magazines.
If this acrylic magazine rack and stool combination looks familiar to you, that's likely because this style has taken off in the last few months as an ideal way to accentuate your living space. Stylish, unobtrusive, and likely to suit just about any decor, we love how this stool curves and the fact that it's solid and sturdy too. Find a totally innovative way to store magazines and your favorite literature with this stool.
There are limitless ways to integrate this Walker Edison side table into your home thanks to the integrated magazine rack. With a faux marble or dark walnut finish, the tones at work with this table can complement so many types of room – and carefully situate your favorite books or magazines. For a touch of art deco and plenty of practical space, you can't do any better than this doubled-up side table.
This magazine rack from Anthropologie is perfect for anyone who knows they want a larger floor rack – and if they have a little extra floor space. Display magazines, books, records and more within this holder, which has beautiful and intricate handmade stitching. While the detailing is dainty, this has a sturdy iron frame too, combining the best of both worlds. It's available in taupe or blue, and the perfect accompaniment to your sofa or side table.
Sometimes opting for the simple choice is the best, and this refined magazine rack from Pangea showcases that perfectly. It has a handle for easy carrying if you want to change things up in a different room, and a whole lot of storage space too. This is a timeless design choice and the high-end finishes make it wholly worth its price.
If you're leaning toward a magazine rack that's a little more traditional, this choice from Anthropologie has it all. The handwoven rattan design is what you might classically expect from a magazine holder, while the open ends mean you're not just restricted to only magazines and books, with the choice of stashing blankets and chunkier objects in there, too. Style it next to your favorite armchair and you have the perfect cozy set up.
Many of wall-mounted magazine racks tend to be wire, which we find is a little more reminiscent of an office than you might like. This marble addition from Barrow Designs goes against the grain, with its heavy white base that's bound to suit an unadorned wall. We love that it is completely handmade and has delicate nickel finishings, though it's fair to say the installation process might be a little bit of a hassle.
Where to buy a magazine rack?
If you want to explore all of the options out there when it comes to book storage ideas and designing a home library, then there are plenty of retailers with high-quality choices. These are some of our favorite stores:
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