A magazine rack keeps magazines, newspapers and books off the floor and within reach — a small, practical piece for a living room, reading corner or office. We stock magazine racks in floor-standing and shelf styles, in timber and metal — from around $43. Stock is held across our Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane warehouses, so orders dispatch within 1-2 business days.
What is a magazine rack?
A magazine rack is a small holder designed to store magazines, newspapers and thin books upright or fanned out, so they stay tidy and easy to pick up. A floor-standing rack sits beside a sofa or armchair. A wall-mounted or shelf rack fixes to a wall and uses no floor space. Some racks double as a side table or a small shelf unit. It is a low-cost way to stop reading material piling up on a coffee table or the floor.
Where should a magazine rack go?
A magazine rack works best right where you read. Beside a sofa or armchair it keeps current magazines and newspapers within arm's reach. In a reading corner it pairs with a chair and a lamp. In a home office it holds reference material and journals, off the desk but close by. In a bathroom a small rack keeps reading material tidy. Because it is compact, it fits into the gap beside larger furniture without taking real space. A rack also keeps reading material from sliding across a coffee table or stacking up on the floor, which is the usual reason a living room starts to look cluttered — the main thing is to put it where the reading actually happens.
Quick buyer's checklist
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Style: Floor-standing beside a chair, wall-mounted to save floor space
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Capacity: Check it holds the amount of reading material you have
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Material: Timber suits a warm look, metal a modern one
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Dual function: Some racks double as a side table or small shelf
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Stability: A wider base keeps a floor rack steady when loaded
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Flat-pack delivery: Racks ship boxed and fit through 80cm doorways
Can a magazine rack be used for other things?
Yes — a magazine rack is useful well beyond magazines. It holds newspapers, thin books, children's picture books, mail and documents, tablets, or art and craft paper. A floor-standing rack with a flat top doubles as a small side table for a lamp or a cup. In a child's room a low rack makes picture books easy for small hands to reach. It is essentially a compact organiser for any flat reading material, so it earns its place in more rooms than just the living room.
How much does a magazine rack cost in Australia?
Magazine racks at Simple Deals start from around $43 for compact shelf and floor-standing designs. Larger timber floor-standing racks and combination units sit higher. All racks dispatch within 1–2 business days from our Australian warehouses.
What most furniture sites won't admit
Almost every magazine rack sold online in Australia is imported from China, Vietnam, Malaysia or Indonesia — including ours. Where the rack is made is not the real difference between online furniture retailers. What matters is what happens after the stock lands in Australia. Marketplaces dropship straight from an overseas container, which is why their "fast delivery" stretches into six weeks. We import in bulk, hold stock across our Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane warehouses, and ship from there — the same imported rack, dispatched in 1–2 business days.
Frequently asked questions
What if my magazine rack arrives damaged?
Contact us within 7 days with photos. We will arrange a replacement or refund under the 12-month warranty. Transit damage is uncommon with flat-pack racks, and we work to resolve any claim quickly.
How long does delivery take?
Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane: 3–5 business days. Perth and Adelaide: 5–8 days. Regional and remote areas: 7–14 days.
Can I pay with Afterpay, Zip or PayPal?
Yes, all three. A $70 magazine rack works out to four payments of $17.50 with Afterpay, four payments of $17.50 with PayPal Pay in 4, or a small monthly amount with Zip. Klarna is also available.
What's the warranty?
12 months on manufacturing defects, plus 15-day returns on unassembled racks in original packaging.
Complete your living room
A magazine rack tidies reading material, and a few pieces complete the room. Most buyers add three at the same time: a side table beside the chair, a bookcase for books, and a coffee table for the seating area.
Why us
Simple Deals — family-run since 2018. Australian warehouse stock. Support on 1300 456 786. Afterpay, Zip, Klarna and PayPal. 12-month warranty, 15-day returns. 4.66★ from 5,363 verified reviews.
