{"product_id":"elena-kids-montessori-bookshelf-natural","title":"Elena Kids Montessori Bookshelf","description":"\u003cdiv data-birch-description=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Elena Kids Rattan Montessori Bookshelf is a four-row bookshelf designed to keep a child's books organized and within easy reach. Its Montessori and Waldorf-inspired open-shelf layout encourages a child to reach and select books independently, and rounded corners support a safe, sturdy upright design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bookshelf is built from Grade A rattan and plywood, finished with a water-based, non-toxic paint. Each piece is handcrafted by Indonesian artisans, so slight variations in appearance between pieces are normal and part of its handmade character. To keep it looking its best, wipe it gently with a damp cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour dedicated rows for storing and displaying books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRounded corners for a safe, sturdy upright design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMontessori and Waldorf-inspired design for independent book access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted by Indonesian artisans with slight natural variation piece to piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from Grade A rattan and plywood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished with water-based, non-toxic paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrustScore\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrustScore is Birch's proprietary rating, from 0 to 100, built from 50+ signals that reflect what actually matters to parents — safety, materials, recalls, certifications and quality. We don't take paid placements or sponsored rankings, so a score is never influenced by who pays to be seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product's TrustScore: \u003cstrong\u003e81\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — weighted across 7 criteria:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShelf Load \u0026amp; Hardware Integrity: 77\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmissions \u0026amp; Off-Gassing: 82\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip-Over Stability Compliance: 76\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecall History: 97\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification Credibility: 80\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency \u0026amp; Support: 85\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial Disclosure Depth: 84\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.6 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDepth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.8 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrade A Rattan \u0026amp; Plywood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCare\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWipe gently with a damp cloth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrustScore breakdown\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe take what's most important for a product to determine the TrustScore. Here's our research:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShelf Load \u0026amp; Hardware Integrity — 77\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo per-shelf load rating or description of how the four shelves are fixed, nor any detail on cam-lock, dowel or back-panel construction, is published for this bookshelf anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmissions \u0026amp; Off-Gassing — 82\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bookshelf's finish is water-based, non-toxic eco-friendly paint on Grade A Rattan, naming a concrete process, but no VOC or formaldehyde emissions certificate such as GREENGUARD is named for the finished product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip-Over Stability Compliance — 76\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCustomer reviews describe the shelf as feeling 'very safe for toddlers' and sturdy, but nothing states a stability-testing standard was applied or that anchoring hardware is included or recommended for this freestanding unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecall History — 97\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe queried the complete CPSC recall database (10,082 records, 1973-2026) for this brand and found nothing filed against it. Controls confirm the corpus covers comparable product classes like cribs and toys, so this clean result reflects a genuinely clean record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification Credibility — 80\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bookshelf is marketed with badges like 'Non-Toxic Paints' and 'Artisanal Quality' alongside a claimed alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals, but none of this names a testing standard, lab, or certifying body for the finished product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransparency \u0026amp; Support — 85\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brand discloses that pieces are designed in Singapore and handcrafted by artisans in Indonesia. No warranty duration or spare-parts\/repair route is published for this bookshelf, and no component-level materials breakdown is given for this item specifically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial Disclosure Depth — 84\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe materials list for this bookshelf names Grade A Rattan, plywood, and a water-based non-toxic paint finish, but says nothing about adhesives used in construction or any fire-barrier treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MOMIJI US LLC","offers":[{"title":"Natural","offer_id":45921184251970,"sku":"IJ-YY62-CE64","price":259.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/0761\/7858\/files\/Elena-Kids-Montessori-Bookshelf-Natural-Lifestyle.jpg?v=1794156109","url":"https:\/\/www.birchstore.com\/products\/elena-kids-montessori-bookshelf-natural","provider":"Birch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}