Best DVD Racks Reviewed & Rated for Quality
Bethany MacIsaac
Shanena Ketchum
What a mess!! What do you do with all those DVDs when you just don’t have anywhere to put them? You can stack them in corners and stuff them in drawers, but there just never seems to be enough space, and with all the cool movies coming out, your likely to get more! Well, there is a solution, no matter what size house or apartment you have there is a perfect DVD rack for you out there. You’d be surprised just how many DVDs some of those smaller DVD racks and cupboards can hold! Rather than frantically going hunting all over the web, running around looking for garage sales or hitting every store for the perfect furniture piece for your DVD collection, sit back, relax and look over our list.
This is the best product on our list that is currently in stock:
Adjustable shelves
High-quality material
Easy to follow instructions
Labeled and organized parts
Fits into smaller spaces
Quick assembly
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Prepac Four-Sided Spinner -
Atlantic Summit Media Cabinet
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Walker Edison 41 Media Cabinet
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Winsome Wood
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SEI Cherry Media-storage
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Simpli Home Media Cabinet
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Sauder 401349
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Venture Horizon Revolving
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LDE Leslie Dame MS-700W
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Stori Stackable Plastic DVD Rack
- Criteria Used for Evaluation
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Sources
Top 10 Picks
1. Prepac Four-Sided Spinner
Adjustable shelves
Laminated composite woods
Holds more than 1000 CDs
There is a 1-inch gap between shelves and back panels
Need something that can fit over 500 DVDs but doesn’t take up more than a corner of your room? Prepac has the solution in their Large Four-sided Spinning Media Cabinet! Never have to go surfing to find your DVDs again.
Read moreWhee!
This beauty can hold over 500 DVDs and you don’t have to stack them to accomplish the job! Once you slide them into the shelves, you can easily locate them without having to dig. Not many units offer you this much DVD room for such a small amount of space.
Merry-go-round
Don’t just settle for something that can hold so many, get the ease of retrieval as well. You can put everything into this unit and simply rotate it like you would when shopping for them at electronic stores. No more hassle of sliding DVDs out just to see what is under or behind the one you’re looking at, simply fill the shelves and rotate the unit to find the one you want.
Cost and Value
While a bit in the expensive range for most, this product is a high-quality make. Better than most units used even in local stores, this hardy piece of furniture finds its value in being long-lasting, taking up little space and offering ease of use. Even the shelves can be adjusted if you are looking to use it for other media such as CDs or books. Truly a great find!
2. Atlantic Summit Media Cabinet
Adjustable shelves
High-quality material
Easy to follow instructions
Labeled and organized parts
Fits into smaller spaces
Quick assembly
May require extra prep
May need to be bolted to the wall
Like a more wood feel to your DVD rack, but still, need to save space? Atlantic Summit Media Center may have the solution in its beautifully designed space saver build, and it won’t break your wallet!
Read moreNeed more shelves?
This wonderfully made build comes with adjustable shelves allowing you to set the height to fit any size DVD case on it. We know some DVDs are collectibles and don’t fit your standard sized shelf space, that’s why being able to adjust the height and placement of shelves is important for any true DVD collector.
Where does THAT go??
Some DIY shelves are difficult to put together even with instructions. This unit not only comes with directions that are easy to follow, but all the parts are organized and labeled, so you don’t have to question if that hole is for the small screw, or if you missed something. Know which piece goes where from start to finish!
Cost and Value
You deserve quality that doesn’t have to break your bank account to get. Atlantic Summit Media Cabinet offers you an easy to build, durable cabinet that fits easily into any corner of your living room. With its ability to adjust to your needs and the fact that it can fit over 100 DVDs the value of this piece makes its price tag even more amazing.
3. Walker Edison 41 Media Cabinet
Perfect for the bedroom
High-grade MDF
Tempered safety glass door panes
Step-by-step instructions
May be a bit small
Want something efficient, stylish and able to hold up over time? Walker Edisons 41” Media Cabinet may be the answer for you. Having a great looking cabinet doesn’t mean you have to give up space or child safety possibilities!
Read moreClosing Shop
If you are looking for a small cabinet that fits all your DVDs safely, and in a small space, Walker Edison 41" Media Cabinet is perfect for you. With its gorgeous safety glass doors, you can be sure that once you’re done cleaning, your DVDs stay right where they are supposed to. Expecting company or have children? Then having doors on your cabinet can give you peace of mind as well.
Wow! Factor
Want to have that ‘wow’ reaction, but don’t have a lot of space or money to spend? The Walker Edison 41" Media Cabinet saves you on both while providing you with an elegant black finishing look as well. Wow, your friends and family by having a great looking piece and not having to spend like a millionaire to get it!
Cost and Value
While looks can be deceiving, with the Walker Edison Media Cabinet isn’t sacrificing anything while still bringing you affordable and quality shelving. This little piece is sturdy and shows its value with the sleek black finish and doors that easily close and stay closed. The best part? Compared to most, this cabinet has all of that and not the cost! Definitely a great find.
4. Winsome Wood
Good for smaller spaces
Easy assembly
Sturdy build
Real wood
Durable
Assembly required
Some holes misaligned
Another space-saving option with a gorgeous appearance and important features for those looking to keep their collection safe and put away. The Winsome Wood CD/DVD Cabinet offers a great look for any decorative owner looking for a nice place to keep their DVD collection.
Read moreWalnut
Want to impress you’re your guests with a piece that fits in with other antique furnishings but don’t have a lot of space to do so? The Winsome Wood CD/DVD Cabinet is a great addition to any home with its walnut finish and antique looking design.
Real wood!
This piece doesn’t just look like wood, it is wood! Sturdy wood pieces mean this beautiful cabinet may actually join any other family heirlooms passed through the generations and eventually earn that long-desired title of ‘antique’! When you don’t want to settle for just another cabinet built of particle board or pressed wood, go for this easily assembled, working cabinet.
Cost and Value
Well worth every penny, the value of this cabinet is in its design. Not satisfied with providing generic pieces with a polished appearance this media storage unit is real polished wood and it has the safety of closing doors as well as the look of other truly antique shelving. Made to last, the Winsome Wood CD/DVD Cabinet is a great value and addition to any home.
5. SEI Cherry Media-storage
Adjustable shelves
No assembly required
Sturdy build
Holds 300+ DVDs
Unique appearance
Best if ordered direct for customer support
Want a unique feel to your DVD storage? Prefer to stand out from the standard? The SEI Cherry Media-storage is a perfectly built DVD rack/shelving unit for you! A little on the eccentric side, this piece gives something of a cross between a gothic and Victorian feel to its appearance. If unique is what you want, look no further!
Read moreWhat do I do?
Unlike the other wood pieces on this list that require you to put in the extra mile to have your dream shelf, the SEI Cherry Media-storage doesn’t and that is what makes this shelving unit stand out The fact it comes pre-assembled may make your decision easy. If you can’t handle another task on your plate, whether because of health or just that you already have a lot to do in your busy schedule, then allow the SEI Cherry Media-storage to be the answer for you.
It doesn’t tip!
The SEI Cherry Media-storage offers storage both in the door and the main unit, which often comes with the downside of a piece of furniture being easy to tip over, especially on carpet. This little unit, however, has a sturdy square base which adds more support and helps to keep it safe from tipping over.
Cost and Value
While not the most expensive on our list, this little DVD rack/stand can still seem a bit steep in cost. When your priorities are in the durability, design, ease of use and amount of use you can put to the little shelving unit, however, the value comes shining through. Built to last and give you plenty of space to store your collection, the value of this shelving unit far outweighs its cost.
6. Simpli Home Media Cabinet
Real wood
Handcrafted
Easy to assemble
Labeled and organized parts
Extra parts if needed
Cam locks may be weak
Assembly required
Looking for something handmade to add to your furniture that looks good and durable? Look no further than the Simpli Home Warm Shaker Media Cabinet! This pretty piece takes a little more room width wise but is short enough to offer more space to set things down or stack onto.
Read moreHand Crafted
This is a beautifully crafted cabinet made of high-quality pine wood. Many people will stand by the quality of such items in the home as they are well known to last years longer than most factory-created pieces. Knowing that someone took the time to craft your furniture piece carefully means you can rest easy in knowing that your cabinet will likely outlast even the most modern pieces other people have and not need to be replaced.
That was easy!!!
It can be a daunting task to try and assemble any piece of furniture, but when you know it was hand-made to start with you may worry even more at the complexity. Worry not! The Simpli Home Warm Shaker Media Cabinet is easily assembled, has labeled pieces and even comes with extra parts just in case! Like most handmade items though, you may actually find you’ve lost the extra’s a long, long time before you needed them- if you ever need them!
Cost and Value
Though one of the most expensive pieces on our list, the Simpli Home Warm Shaker Media Cabinet is also one of the best value and highest quality one can find. Making it easy to assemble, durable and using the best materials, what you really need to consider is if the cheaper cabinets out there will last just as long, or need constant replacing, while the Simpli Home Warm Shaker Media Cabinet is still doing exactly what you bought it for. Years of use without needing to replace an item raises its value in anyone's mind to far exceed its cost!
7. Sauder 401349
Key locks
Fits into smaller spaces
American based company
Stores 272 DVDs on average
Sturd
Hard to assemble
Disorganized packaging
Don’t just want to put your collection away, but also want the clean appearance when you’re done? Some people find even the look of viewable shelves to be claustrophobically cluttered feeling. If you are someone who prefers that your collection stay completely out of view when they are put away, and need it all to fit in a smaller space despite the size of your collection, the Sauder 401349 may be exactly what you are looking for.
Read moreNice and neat!
The beautiful design of this piece lets you keep your collection safely out of view of searching eyes, and leaves your house feeling more spacious. With the solid doors, you can simply close up your collection when it’s not in use and focus on what you want. No more distracting clutter feeling when things are put away! What’s even better? The shelves line both the back of the cabinet and the doors! Plenty of room to get it all put away!
Key Lock
Want to feel even safer? Not only does the Sauder 401349 keep your collection out of view, but it has a key lock as well! So if you're concerned about your neighborhood, or simply don’t want young and prying eyes to go over your entire collection, this is the perfect solution for you!
Cost and Value
Not the most expensive when compared to others on our list, but definitely one with a lot of value. Offering peace of mind that your collection is only available when you want it to be, and the feeling of a truly clean and spacious amount of room, the Sauder 401349 offers features that most don’t. With the capacity to hold over 200 DVDs it also offers you the ability to hold a good-sized collection without needing to get and find space for multiple shelving units, which could end up costing more than just this one piece of quality furniture.
8. Venture Horizon Revolving
1-year manufacturer’s warranty
Holds an average of 560 DVDs
Fits in small spaces
Offers easy access to all your DVDs
Made in the US
Quality materials used
Easy to assemble
Swivel placement instructions may be vague
Want something that looks nice, offers great storage capacity and will last? The Venture Horizon Revolving Media Tower not only gives you storage for a large collection of DVDs but is built by a company set on quality.
Read moreLots of space!
Offering you the same ease of DVD surfing as you get with any revolving unit, this beautifully crafted and durable design also gives you plenty of space, holding over 500 DVDs in a small corner of the room without having to double stack anything. The fact it also revolves means you can set it right next to your couch or entertainment center and look for the right movie with ease.
That is SO nice!
Made of high quality and durable material this little shelf is built to last. Not only is the shelving itself made to last, but the swivel is made of super-strong fiberglass material which can handle up to 400 pounds and still move easily! With it being available in black, cherry, oak or walnut, you’re sure to find one that fits right in with the rest of your decor.
Cost and Value
Don’t run away at the price of this one, it proves it’s worth on repeated fronts. With the ease of use, assembly and a one-year manufacturer’s warranty, even if you do find an issue the company will help you fix it for up to one year! This beautiful cabinet promises to be one of the best buys you can make, and outlast most competition as well as holding up to the quality and ease of use, making it worth of every single penny. It may be well worth saving back just so you can enjoy the quality and luxury of this DVD rack in your own home.
9. LDE Leslie Dame MS-700W
Easy assembly
Great customer service response
Holds an average of 336 DVDs
Quick delivery
Adjustable shelves
Can be front heavy
A little bigger in size
If space isn’t your concern, but design and appearance are, then the LDE Leslie Dame MS-700W may be what you want. This beautiful wood media shelving unit has many possibilities and can hold a lot of DVDs. Its gorgeous aesthetic draw will add a sense of glamour to any home.
Read moreNeed Help?
One of the most important things when purchasing furniture that needs assembling is knowing you can contact and get good help from the company who put the pieces together. If that is what you are seeking first the Leslie Dame MS-700w is the shelf or at least the company, you are looking for. Known for quick and quality customer service, you won’t find yourself wondering if what went wrong was because of something you did, or if there really are missing parts to your choice shelves. On top of that, they are willing to help replace or even refund you for any faulty items.
Easy on you
Not only is this one of the prettiest pieces you can choose from this list, but also one of the easiest to assemble. Just because a unit looks complicated, doesn’t mean it has to be. Leslie Dame understands this, and understands the desire to keep your house looking as pretty as it is inviting for any guests you may choose to show your newly built shelving off too, leaving you looking and feeling good!
Cost and Value
This is an expensive unit, but for the appeal and quality, the price may be worth it. Not only do you get all the satisfaction as you would from many of the other pieces in knowing it won’t take you all day to set it up, but you know that you won’t be alone in the process of making sure everything is just right. Customer service is a value that the dollar often can’t replace. When you pay more you get more a lot of the time, and this is no exception.
10. Stori Stackable Plastic DVD Rack
Small
Stackable
Works with other shelves from the same company
Sturdy
Made of acrylic, not glass or plastic
Economically friendly
Only holds 14 DVDs/unit
Single disc DVD cases only
Don’t even have the room to add another shelf, but still need a place for your DVDs? There is a solution that is both modern and gorgeous in design that can fit on the already present surfaces of your home- and it’s stackable too!
Read moreStack all your media!
It’s nice to know you have a place for your DVDs that looks good and can be as small or as large as you need without looking awful or needing its own personal little section of space in what might be an already packed house or apartment. Stori also makes CD sized stackable shelving that works with the DVD shelves! Now you can tackle two of your collections at once!
It looks so nice!
You might look at the picture and think what your getting is a cheap plastic box, but it isn’t- and you will know the difference right away when you get it. Made with acrylic, these stackable shelves are modern and pretty as well as durable. Enjoy the clean look and ease of use and don’t worry about any heavy assembling with these gorgeous stackable shelves.
Cost and Value
Compared to the rest of the products on our list, this is the easiest on your pocket for the quick buy. If you don’t have too large of a collection, it’s also the perfect choice for you. The value lies in having the ability to continually expand as needed while not having to spend a lot and not needing a lot of space to set up.
Criteria Used for Evaluation
Materials
You don’t want to purchase something that is going to break in the first few days of use, and with DVDs you need it to be able to handle a large amount of weight. Due to their intended use, if the materials aren’t durable they can crack and fall apart, and or cause dangerous breaks- especially if the shelving unit has glass in the doors. We put a lot of time and research into making sure that the materials used are also capable of what the design intends for them. Sometimes what looks nice is made of low-quality materials that simply can’t or don’t stand up to the pressure of long-term use, even if they seem like they will at first.
In order to make sure you get what you need we made sure that if we didn’t know exactly what material was, or didn’t understand the difference between it and another material. If we felt that the material truly was up to the task, we would then double check ourselves to see if one of our other items was made of something even better, and then compare and contrast the designs. In this way, we were assured you would get the best design in combination with the long-lasting materials needed for your shelf.
With proper care your DVD rack should last you years and not break or give out, meaning every dollar you spent was spent well, and if for some reason it doesn’t, we know that you will be able to find the help and services you need to either fix or replace the items easily.
Size
More often than not, the reason we need shelves is that there isn’t enough space for something as it is. That being said, we tried to make sure that no matter what size your home is the item will fit where you need it. A lot of times we will come across something that looks great and sounds great, but once we get the item we have nowhere to put it, which only adds to the lack of room for which the item was purchased to try and help with. We also want to help you make sure that, even with our choices, you don’t end up with the same issues.
In order to help you with further making sure your new piece of furniture will fit, we suggest checking the provided dimensions and measuring exactly where you want to put it. It is always advisable not to have two pieces of furniture flush to each other, in case something shifts a major accident does not occur.
Value
As always, we, at Gearhunt, have to make sure that when we provide you a list, the cost and value are at the very least on equal grounds. This is a key factor when looking especially at pricier objects because if you’re spending a lot of money, you do not want to have to pay even more in a short time to replace what you already bought. Likewise, if something is cheaper in cost, we want to make sure that the item is up to standards because if it isn’t you could end up spending more in the long term than if you simply purchased a similar item at a slightly higher cost.
Value is derived from how durable an item is, or in other words how much it can take without breaking, how long the item lasts when properly used, how effective an item is and if the item meets the needs of the person making the purchase. One such value comes from customer service which can be supplied through warranty, communication and or willingness to provide a customer with valuable information in the proper use and care for the item. Even something as simple as providing extra materials or a list of what can be used to replace any of the pieces adds to that quality.
Ease of Use
Assembly of a product you ordered can be one of the biggest hassles. In order to make sure the products we chose are true of worth and won’t break you down into pieces we tried to assure that the assembly of every unit was easily handled. You may wonder then why some of these have cons that contradict ease of assembly. In most cases, these were packaging errors and very rare to take place, but we want you to remain aware of the possibility in case the product you get has the same issue. In other cases, you can find easier to follow instructions online either by looking the product up on google, contacting the company or by visiting Youtube for a follow along with video.
No matter what the case, most of the customers were satisfied and found the problems easy to handle and were still done with the build process in less than two hours. That being said, we want to assure you that if done properly these builds are simple and may not require a lot of help. If you do have health concerns over weightier objects, you may still want to get yourself a helper to make sure your build goes quickly and safely to give you the outcome you desired.
Fit
Whenever you purchase a piece of furniture there are several things you should consider beyond its physical appeal. Two of the most important considerations are time and space. Most online purchases and even in-store purchases require you to assemble the furniture at home. Very little comes pre-assembled in today’s era. That being said, here are some key things to look at.
Do you have the space to work? Even if the finished object will fit in the areas you want it in, when it isn’t put together it can take up to two or three times the amount of space to assemble it. You should make sure you have a place cleared where you can keep all pieces in view while assembling, and keep tools safely within reach without risking harm to yourself or the stray visitor who may wander in to see what you are up to. If you don’t think you have the space to work on it and cannot make the space available safely, you may wish to consider a smaller item than you originally intended.
Time is just as important. We try to supply you a list of top tens that are easy and quick to assemble (less than two hours) but once you get started, even two hours can seem an eternity. If you aren’t sure the space you have made for assembling the item will give you the time needed apart from children, friends and other would-be viewers who aren’t planning to help out (or may even cause a safety hazard while you work).
Expert Interviews & Opinions
Materials Size Value Ease of Use Fit 
We bring you small furniture pieces, large racks, wood racks, and even those fancy modern stackable types to go onto desks and into entertainment centers. No matter what size, shape or type you are looking for, we are sure to bring you one you will both want and enjoy. On a tight budget? Not a problem! There are great solutions on this list to meet that need as well. The best part about our list is you know that you won’t be wasting your money on low-quality merchandise.
If the information you were hoping for wasn’t available here, feel free to look over the Criteria sections for better descriptions of what we used to choose these shelves, the Additional information for some safety guidelines and other information, and our FAQ for answers to commonly asked questions. If your answers aren’t there, also take a look at our resources and feel free to search for the answers in the same sites we used to find our own answers.
Frequently Asked Questions
q: How do I know if I have enough room to build my DVD rack/shelf?
Check the dimensions usually provided on the site the product is on, and measure out the width and length of your biggest expected pieces. Double the width and add about an inch to an inch and a half to either side to give yourself some wiggle room. Make sure you have a place to set your tools and the smaller pieces where they will always be in sight and within easy reach. When you go to put the shelves together, give the instructions a good once over before starting to see what comes in order, and plan on only taking out what is needed as it is needed. This will allow you to know you have plenty of room to work in without stepping on your own toes.
We have also supplied our source information in helping to plan your purchase and how best to prepare to build.
q: How can I tell if I have all the parts I’m supposed to?
Usually, a parts list is part of the owner’s manual or the instructions that are provided with the object in its packaging. This is why giving a once-over is a great planning technique. If you are missing something, it is best to contact the company ASAP and let them know right away so they can help you replace the missing item.
q: Where can I find information on measuring a fit, and setting up, for a new piece?
As always we want to provide you with everything we can to help you decide what is right for you, whether you find it in our top ten, or elsewhere. You as our reader are important to us, and so we source our information and even provide extra links at points so you can find everything you need easily. If you need specific information on how to measure or think there may be a better way to set up for a build, feel free to check the links below and see if you might find something to fit your needs.
