The 9 Best Magazine Racks of 2023

Best Overall

HofferRuffer Magazine Basket

4.9

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You can’t go wrong with a classic yet convenient bin, and this versatile option easily fits the bill. It’ll fit right in, nestled next to your couch or favorite chair, and the open design means your favorite magazines are never more than an arm’s reach away. Just in case you need to move it, built-in handles make it easy to lift and adjust. 

This organizer is constructed with faux leather and comes in six neutral shades, with some subtle design variations, depending on your color of choice. It has the look of a far more expensive container, but because it’s made with lighter-weight materials (the reinforced bottom is paperboard), it’s less pricey. We could see this working well in a variety of homes, but your magazine covers won’t be visible, so you’ll need to flip through your magazine collection or get close enough to see the spines to pick your reading material. For some, this is ideal, but if you’re after a storage solution that allows covers to show, you’ll want to consider other options. 

Price at time of publish: $24

_{Type: Freestanding bin | Dimensions: 13.8 x 7.8 x 11 inches | Weight: 1.32 pounds | Magazine Capacity: Not listed | Material: Faux leather, cardboard base}

Best Budget

Spectrum Diversified Magazine & Newspaper Rack

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For an equally chic display piece that’s a little easier on your wallet, consider this versatile metal magazine rack. It’s well-suited for a modern living room or den and has a slim design that will look subtle and settled as soon as you set it up. We also like that it’s slimmer than some of the other picks, so it’ll take up less real estate on your floor if that’s an area of concern. Metal balls at the bottom keep it comfortably in place and balanced, while wide slats keep your favorite issues visible. 

Unlike a few of our other picks, this magazine holder doesn’t have handles, so plan accordingly if you intend to move it around. It also works best with a healthy collection of magazines inside, so they stay upright instead of sliding down. The brand also offers a white design, as well as wall-mount options, but we’re especially partial to this upright style, given its versatility and classic design. 

Price at time of publish: $24

_{Type: Freestanding rack | Dimensions: 7 x 12.5 x 10.5 inches | Weight: 1.7 pounds | Magazine Capacity: Not listed  | Material: Metal}

Best Leather

Crate & Barrel Galen Brass Leather Magazine Rack

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We were struck by the chic design of this leather-and-brass magazine holder. This shape of rack, a sturdy frame with a hammock, or sling-style storage pouch, popped up a few times in our research, and this version from Crate & Barrel comes out as a winner as our Best Leather pick for its attention to detail and years-long record of positive reviews. It’s a pricier piece, but that’s to be expected from the leather construction. We think it’s worth the investment given the long-term usage you can expect from it, and the fact that it won’t go out of style. 

It’s a sturdy piece, but take note if you have a large collection of magazines—it’s better suited for a handful of your recent issues, not the entirety of your backstock. Capacity will, of course, depend on the shape and size of the magazines you keep, but with a depth of 10 inches, you won’t want to overfill it. 

Price at time of publish: $149

_{Type: Freestanding rack | Dimensions: 17.75 x 10 x 16 inches | Weight: Not listed | Material: Iron and Leather}

Best Wooden

IRIS USA Wide 4 Pocket Magazine Rack

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This wooden rack makes it easy to keep your magazines visible yet tidy. We especially like how the rows are designed so that the top halves of covers are on display, while the lower halves rest behind the shelves, allowing you to see what issues you have at the ready without too much extra visual clutter. It comes in either a light or dark finish and is made from manufactured wood. While that construction keeps the costs down, it isn’t as sturdy as solid wood. Still, each row can handle roughly 5.5 pounds of reading material, so even your favorite double issues will fit right in. 

Assembly is required for this unit, so have a screwdriver ready. Once it’s set up, we think it’ll look good, especially up against a wall or nestled against a couch. At just under 24 inches, it’s also a great height for kids. (Be mindful that you’ll need reinforcements to ensure that it doesn’t tip.) Whether you use it in a living room, bedroom, office, or den, we could see it being a staple piece for any magazine lover’s home. 

Price at time of publish: $40

_{Type: Freestanding rack | Dimensions: 22.62 10.63 x 23.23 inches | Weight: 18.16 pounds | Material: Engineered wood}

Best for Small Spaces

Urban Outfitters Armand Magazine Rack

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When it comes to a magazine rack for a small space, we want something compact yet stylish, allowing you to make the most of the precious room it takes up. Enter the wall-mounted Armand Magazine Rack from Urban Outfitters, a chic and simple two-toned design made from solid pine wood. (In fact, it was a contender for our Best Wood pick, too.) The front bar holds your reading material in place while adding visual appeal, and the rounded edges offer definition without feeling too harsh. 

We love the idea of installing it next to your bed for late night reading, or even by the front door to hold the most recent issues that arrive in the mail. Speaking of location, you do want to ensure that you pick the perfect spot, because it’s wall-mounted and therefore not easy to move. But once you have it in place, we think you’ll be pleased with the form and functionality it brings to your space. 

Price at time of publish: $59

_{Type: Wall mount | Dimensions: 19 x 3 x 7.5 inches | Weight: 1.4 pounds | Material: Solid wood}

Best Basket

Pottery Barn Austin Woven Utility Basket

4.8

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For a more elevated version of our Best Overall pick, the Austin basket from Pottery Barn is an excellent choice. It’s handwoven with wicker and features leather handles so you can easily adjust its position, or transport your collection of magazines from room to room, or even to your favorite outdoor reading spot when the mood strikes. 

It’s a big basket, but Pottery Barn recommends a weight capacity of three pounds so you’ll want to heed that advice to help this handsome basket last. The 12 x 12-inch footprint also means you can lay issues flat or tilt them upright. We like that this pretty and practical piece gives you options for how you’d like to store your magazines, and also that you can always repurpose it for other kinds of storage. 

Price at time of publish: $69

_{Type: Freestanding basket | Dimensions: 12 x 12 x 9 inches | Weight: 2 pounds  | Material: Wicker, leather}

Best Splurge

Rosendahl Wallpaper Magazine Rack

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Imagine sliding the latest issue of your favorite magazine into one of the compartments of this chic piece. From Danish designer Maria Berntsen, this wall-mounted aluminum rack has the look of undulating waves, shaped in just the right way to hold magazines. The treated aluminum material is sleek and durable, and the curved design is both modern and minimalist. In fact, we think it would suit homes with contemporary decor. It works well on its own as a statement piece, and if price were no object, multiple pieces could be placed together for a more dramatic display (and more storage to boot). 

Notably, this rack does offer less storage space than some of the other pieces on our list. It’s not the item to buy if you need a sturdy case for years of back issues, for example. But if you want a designated spot to keep your favorite magazines until you’re ready to sit down and relax with it—and that will be a constant reminder of your good taste—then we think it's a smart choice. 

Price at time of publish: $222

_{Type: Wall mounted | Dimensions: 7.87 x 29.9 x 2.76 inches | Weight: Not listed | Material: Anodized aluminum}

Best Design

Rifle Paper Co. Magazine Holder

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Rifle Paper Co. is no stranger to The Spruce, with many of us using their desk and stationery supplies in our day-to-day routines. This magazine holder is designed with exactly that in mind; the angled edge gives you a peek-a-boo view of your collection, with the tops of your magazines’ spines visible so you can grab the exact issue you need. A metallic gold label holder is on the tall side, so if you want to keep the spines hidden, you can still keep track of what you’re storing. 

This holder comes in three different prints, all of which are vibrant and either floral or botanical so as gorgeous as we think these designs are, if you’re not a fan of plants and flowers in your decor, they’re not going to be right for you. They’re also made with paper-wrapped greyboard, which is fairly lightweight, so they’re not going to be as strong and sturdy as some of the other options we’ve mentioned. Still, when it comes to aesthetics, it’s hard to compete with the vibrant prints and patterns here. An array of matching desk accessories can also be purchased if you want to snag a whole set. 

Price at time of publish: $22

_{Type: Desktop bin  | Dimensions: 10 × 3.75 × 12.5 inches | Weight: Not listed | Material: Paper-wrapped greyboard}