The drawer is fabric and folds flat, so it can be lifted out entirely and stored when the shelf is needed as open space - unusual in a wooden bookcase where drawers are fixed joinery. It measures 24.5 x 11 x 7 in inside. Around it, two large compartments at 25 x 12 x 13 in and two small ones at 12 x 12 x 13 in split the storage by size, rated 44 lbs and 22 lbs respectively with 44 lbs on the top shelf. The frame is engineered wood with metal at 27 x 12 x 56 in and 43 lbs. An instruction sheet is included.