A convex outline steps the three shelves forward and back, so a 33-in square of floor reads as sculpture rather than as another box of books. The long 31.5-in bay runs the full width at 9 in of height for magazines and folded throws, while the 17-in upper cube stands 11 in tall for vases, records, or a small speaker. Load ratings are graded to match: 88 lbs on the top surface, 66 lbs in the wide bay, and 44 lbs in the small cube. A protective baffle edges the shelves and two anti-toppling devices anchor the frame.