Simons Maison
Porto Tower Storage Unit
The Porto Tower Storage Unit is a tall, freestanding engineered wood and melamine shelving system with five open cubic compartments and a closed bottom storage space. It is used to organize entryways, living rooms, and similar areas, providing vertical storage for various household items. The unit measures 15.75" W x 15.75" D x 72" H, requires assembly, and is made in Canada.
- Material
- Engineered wood and melamine structure
- Category
- Furniture > Shelving > Bookcases & Standing Shelves
Color
Size
Specifications
Wooden shelving tower with five open cubic compartments and one bottom door, perfect for organizing vestibule or living room.
Five open cubic storage spaces, one storage space with door at bottom.
- Material
- Engineered wood and melamine structure
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 15.75x15.75x72 in
- Category
- Furniture > Shelving > Bookcases & Standing Shelves
Additional Attributes
- Engineered wood and melamine structure
- Five open cubic storage spaces
- One storage space with a door at the bottom
- Assembly required
- Made in Canada
Product Insights
The Porto Tower Storage Unit from Simons Maison offers a tall shelving solution at 429 CAD, currently in stock, with a usable opening of 14.5 inches that accommodates bins of various sizes with specific gaps—15-inch bins friction-fit, 14-inch bins have a 0.25-inch gap, and 13-inch bins have a 0.75–1 inch gap—while requiring buyers to supply their own wall-anchoring hardware.
- Bin fit
Usable opening 14.5 inches; 15-inch bins friction-fit, 14-inch bins gap 0.25 in., 13-inch bins gap 0.75–1 in.
Why this is supported
The interior opening of each cube is approximately 14.5 inches wide and deep, derived from the 15.75-inch external dimension minus 5/8-inch panel thicknesses on both sides.
The usable width and depth of each open cube is approximately 14.5 inches, calculated from the 15.75-inch external dimension assuming 5/8-inch-thick engineered-wood panels — any bin wider or deeper than 14.75 inches will not fit, while bins smaller than 14 inches will leave visible gaps.
Storage bins that fit the 15.75-inch cubes — interior_openingStandard 13-inch cube bins (like IKEA DRÖNA) fit loosely,
The IKEA DRÖNA fabric box, measuring roughly 13 inches square, fits inside the Porto's cubes but leaves about 0.75–1 inch of visible space on each side, making it better suited for sub-divided organization where a flush fit is not required.
Storage bins that fit the 15.75-inch cubes — ikea_dr_na_13_inch_fabric_boxwhile Target Room Essentials 14-inch bins
14-inch cube bins (such as Target's Room Essentials 14" bins) fit with about 0.25-inch clearance per side, delivering a tidy appearance that balances ease of insertion with minimal visible gaps.
Storage bins that fit the 15.75-inch cubes — 14_inch_bins_target_room_essentials, and bins labeled 15-inch (e.g., Honey-Can-Do fabric cubes, Mainstays collapsible bins) typically measure 14.5–14.75 inches, giving a near-custom friction fit.
Bins labeled as '15-inch cube' (e.g., Honey-Can-Do fabric cubes, Mainstays 15-inch collapsible bins) typically measure 14.5–14.75 inches in actual width and depth, creating a near-custom friction fit inside the Porto's squares.
Storage bins that fit the 15.75-inch cubes — 15_inch_bins_honey_can_do_mainstaysBy contrast, KALLAX's standard 13-inch bins are significantly undersized for the Porto's larger openings.
The most common 13-inch cube bins (such as those designed for IKEA KALLAX shelves) are undersized for the Porto's ~14.5-inch openings, acting as loosely placed containers rather than flush-fit inserts
Storage bins that fit the 15.75-inch cubes — 13_inch_bins_ikea_kallax_standard- Wall anchoring
Wall-anchoring hardware not included; buyers must supply their own.
Why this is supported
The product listing does not specify inclusion of wall-anchoring hardware, and the Q&A response confirms that:
we recommend anchoring this tall unit to the wall for safety.
Does the unit come with wall-anchoring hardware to prevent tipping?This implies that the unit does not come with anchoring hardware and that the buyer is expected to provide it.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A tall, narrow freestanding open-shelf tower in a dark brown/espresso wood finish with multiple evenly spaced open shelves and a lower enclosed compartment; several small accessories occupy some shelves.
- Overall formRectangular tall vertical tower with straight edges and a flat top, composed of a single slim column of shelving rising from floor to near top of image.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.05 · w 0.24 · h 0.90 (high) - Finish and material appearanceSmooth dark brown to near-black wood grain finish on visible faces and shelf interiors, low-sheen (matte to satin) appearance.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.05 · w 0.24 · h 0.90 (high) - Shelf configurationSeries of vertically stacked open shelves with thin horizontal shelf boards creating multiple compartments; shelf depths appear uniform.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.10 · w 0.11 · h 0.70 (high) - Lower compartmentBottom section appears to be an enclosed compartment with a flush panel or door that matches the tower finish, filling the lowest shelf area.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.78 · w 0.24 · h 0.17 (high) - Top shelf contentsSmall white bowl or shallow dish placed on the top visible shelf.
1 region
x 0.51 · y 0.09 · w 0.07 · h 0.05 (high) - Upper-middle shelf contentsA stack of books with a light-colored cap or hat resting above them on the shelf below the top shelf; books are oriented with spines facing outward.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.15 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (high) - Middle shelf contentsFolded knitted garment or blanket with dark brown and a horizontal light stripe and a small blue accent placed on a central shelf.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.46 · w 0.12 · h 0.11 (high) - Lower shelf contentsPair of light-colored slip-on shoes or sneakers positioned side by side on a lower open shelf above the enclosed bottom compartment.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.66 · w 0.12 · h 0.09 (high)
Other
Entryway styling context with a light wood wall panel to the left, a dark-framed door to the right, a light textured ottoman at the base left, and a denim tote hanging on a black hook; soft directional lighting from the right creates gentle shadows.
- Wood wall panelVertical light natural wood panels with visible grain cover the left background behind the tower.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.95 (high) - Door frame and hardwareDark-colored door frame and visible round door knob on the right edge of the image; bright light or window beyond the door area produces a high-contrast vertical band.
1 region
x 0.76 · y 0.08 · w 0.21 · h 0.85 (high) - Hanging bagLight blue denim tote bag with an outer pocket hanging from a black wall hook on the wood panel to the left of the tower.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.09 · w 0.20 · h 0.34 (high) - OttomanLow, rectangular, textured padded ottoman or bench in an off-white boucle-like fabric placed at the base in front of the wood panel partially in front of the tower.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.77 · w 0.42 · h 0.20 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft directional lighting from the right side produces highlights on the tower edges and mild cast shadows to the left of the ottoman and hooks.
Colors
espresso brown· tower body and shelves#332C2B- Overall formRectangular tall vertical tower with straight edges and a flat top, composed of a single slim column of shelving rising from floor to near top of image.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a dark wood freestanding storage tower showing an open lower door, an upper shelf with a pair of shoes, and a woven basket on the lower shelf; visible metal hinge and a slim metal top-edge plate on the door.
- Door panelFlat rectangular door panel with visible horizontal wood grain, shown partially open and hinged on the left; door thickness visible at the right edge.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.28 · w 0.64 · h 0.62 (high) - Top-edge metal plateSmall slim rectangular metal plate mounted on the top edge of the door, positioned near the front edge.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.28 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (medium) - HingeVisible metal hinge hardware recessed into the left interior frame where the door attaches, partially visible behind the open door.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.46 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (medium) - Interior shelf with shoesUpper interior shelf finished in the same dark wood visible above the open door, holding a pair of light beige slip-on shoes placed toe-forward.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.04 · w 0.56 · h 0.24 (high) - Lower shelf contentsLower shelf compartment contains a rectangular woven basket with a natural fiber texture, positioned at the right side of the compartment.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.52 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (high) - Interior finishInterior back and shelf surfaces finished in the same dark wood tone as the exterior, with visible vertical and horizontal grain depending on panel orientation.
Other
Image is a tightly framed interior detail shot with soft directional lighting from the lower left; cropped edges show adjacent wall and fabric-covered surface.
- Shot compositionTight vertical crop focused on the middle section of the tower, showing two shelf bays and the open lower door; left and right edges of the frame cut off surrounding elements.
- Background and propsA light-colored fabric surface is visible along the left edge and a light painted wall is visible at the right edge; both are outside the product.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.34 · w 0.12 · h 0.52 (high); x 0.88 · y 0.06 · w 0.12 · h 0.88 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from the lower left casts gentle shadows along the floor and the door edge, creating subtle highlights on the wood grain.
Colors
very dark brown· wood panels and door#1E191Amatte dark gray· hinge and metal plate#322B2A- Door panelFlat rectangular door panel with visible horizontal wood grain, shown partially open and hinged on the left; door thickness visible at the right edge.
- 03
Product
Close-up of a dark wood shelving unit interior showing vertical side panel, horizontal shelf edge, visible wood grain texture, and two small metal shelf support pins.
- Vertical side panelVisible left vertical side panel of the shelving unit with a dark stained wood finish and pronounced vertical wood grain texture.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.03 · w 0.30 · h 0.94 (high) - Horizontal shelf edgeHorizontal shelf board forming a shelf divider with the same dark stained wood finish and visible grain; the front edge is flush and square.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.10 · w 0.68 · h 0.10 (high) - Adjustable shelf supportsTwo small round metal shelf support pins inserted into the side panel holes, metallic finish and cylindrical shape, one near the top of the visible cubby and one near the midline.
2 regions
x 0.42 · y 0.12 · w 0.06 · h 0.03 (high); x 0.42 · y 0.30 · w 0.06 · h 0.03 (high) - Pre-drilled peg holesTwo small circular pre-drilled holes in the side panel aligned vertically for adjustable shelving; holes show lighter core color inside.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.11 · w 0.03 · h 0.03 (high); x 0.16 · y 0.29 · w 0.03 · h 0.03 (high)
Other
Image shows a staged shelf interior with props including a light beige cap and stacked books, a light wood background at left, directional lighting from the front-right, and a tight crop framing the cubby area.
- Staged prop - capPartial view of a light beige fabric baseball cap with a dark navy brim placed on the shelf; only the cap crown and brim are visible at the right edge of the image.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.58 · w 0.28 · h 0.34 (high) - Staged prop - booksStack of light-colored books with visible top book spine and top-edge wear; books are placed beneath the cap on the shelf.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.78 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high) - Legible printed emblem“BS”
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.82 · w 0.09 · h 0.07 (high) - Partially legible book text“PUBLICA[T]IONS”Partial
1 region
x 0.53 · y 0.86 · w 0.39 · h 0.10 (medium) - Background panelA light wood vertical panel is visible at the far left outside the shelving unit, showing a pale wood grain pattern and contrasting with the dark shelf finish.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.12 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot composition and lightingTight close-up crop focusing on the interior cubby; directional soft lighting from the front-right creates mild shadows inside the cubby and highlights the wood grain.
Colors
dark charcoal· shelf surface#231D1Bbrass· shelf support pins- Vertical side panelVisible left vertical side panel of the shelving unit with a dark stained wood finish and pronounced vertical wood grain texture.