The Foundation 70 — Wide Modular Horizontal Bookshelf

The Foundation-70 is a modular, tool-free hardwood bookshelf from Perfect BookShelf that you can expand and reconfigure over time. At 70″ wide, 26¼″ tall, and 10″ deep, it's the wide horizontal unit in the Foundation line — a low, long profile that spans a full wall, sits under a window, or doubles as a media console or entryway bench. Use it on its own or as the base of a larger modular system, adding or rearranging sections as your space and book collection grow. Built from solid hardwood and plywood with a natural, visible-grain finish, it brings a warm, modern look to living rooms, home offices, and bedrooms, and assembles in minutes with no tools required.

Highlights

• Modular and expandable — add shelves or reconfigure sections over time; use it alone or build out a wall-spanning system as your needs change
• Extra width — at 70″ it covers a longer wall run and holds more in a single unit than the 50″ Foundation, while keeping the same low profile
• Tool-free assembly — sets up in minutes with no tools or hardware, so it's easy to build, move, and adapt (great for renters)
• Solid hardwood and plywood construction — durable and built to hold up to [X lbs per shelf]
• Natural visible-grain finish in three options: Maple, White Oak, and Walnut
• Low horizontal profile — at 26¼″ tall it works as an under-window shelf, long media console, or bench-height unit

Specifications

• Dimensions: 70″ W × 10″ D × 26¼″ H
• Orientation: Horizontal (low-profile, wide)
• Materials: Solid hardwood frame with plywood panels
• Finish: Natural, visible grain — available in Maple, White Oak, or Walnut
• Assembly: Tool-free, no hardware required
• Weight capacity:  per shelf 45lbs,and total 90lbs
• Configurable: 2 shelves
• Freestanding or wall-anchored: Yes
• Price: starting at $767.00

Frequently asked

• Can I add to this bookshelf over time? Yes — the Foundation-70 is modular, so you can add or reconfigure sections as your needs change.
• How is it different from the Foundation-50? Same low 26¼″ height and 10″ depth, but 70″ wide instead of 50″ — choose the 70 for longer walls and more storage in one unit, the 50 for tighter spaces.
• Does it need tools to assemble? No — it assembles without any tools or hardware.
• Is it good for apartments or renters? Yes — it's tool-free and reconfigurable, so it's easy to set up, move, and adapt.
• What finishes are available? Maple, White Oak, and Walnut.