4-Tier Tree Bookshelf Freestanding Bookcase with Drawer and Metal Frame, 36 Inch, Gray and Black

This one earns its keep in the smallest corner of the room. The tiers alternate side to side in a tree shape, so a 12-inch square of floor turns into four levels of display plus a closed drawer for the chargers, remotes, and receipts you would rather not look at. Each level and the drawer both handle 33 pounds, which covers paperbacks, a speaker, and a trailing plant with room to spare. At 36 inches high it lines up nicely beside a sofa arm or a bed, doubling as a nightstand when you need one. The gray wood over a black metal frame reads modern without trying too hard. If your apartment has more stuff than square footage, this is a genuinely useful little piece.