Best magazine rack

Buying a magazine rack? Whether this is for storage or display purposes – or perhaps even both – a magazine rack can prove useful. Not just for holding magazines or newspapers, these can be used to store books, paperwork, documents, and much more. A magazine rack is a great addition to a bedroom, living room, bathroom, or study.

The best magazine rack will need to be sturdy and able to hold several heavy magazines. Having a range of color options or finishes to choose from can prove handy. Some magazine racks are freestanding, others are meant solely for floor use while some are to be popped atop a table. Your choice. Our best pick – the mDesign Decorative Metal Farmhouse Magazine Holder – can be used pretty much anywhere around the home. It comes in eight finishes and is made of strong steel. See more of our top picks below.

The mDesign Decorative Metal Farmhouse Magazine Holder is rated the best magazine rack around. It's made from strong steel so can hold quite a few magazines at once, while it can be placed on the floor or atop a surface. Thanks to its compact and oval-shaped design, this magazine rack can fit in small spaces, too. It comes in eight finishes and measures six-inches by 12-inches by 8.5-inches high.

For floor use, the Spectrum Diversified Seville Rack is chic and elegant and made from steel. Its open design allows you – and your guests – to see what you're reading, while its minimalist look will fit into any living room or bedroom. This magazine rack comes in only black, while it boasts a high-quality finish to protect it from scratches and chips. It measures 8.75-inches long by 5.5-inches wide by 13.5-inches high.

The Simmer Stone Magazine Holder Rack is a simple option that looks great placed atop a table or surface. This magazine rack has nine slots and is made from high-quality iron wire. It comes in black, gold, or rose gold. Suitable for office, home, or school, this magazine rack measures 12.2-inches long, seven inches wide, and 6.9-inches high.

The PAG Hanging Magazine Rack offers plenty of space, and it can be hung on the wall so as not to use up precious floor or surface space. This magazine rack is made of high-quality metal wire and has a contemporary mesh construction. It's anti-rust and features five slots, all of which can be labeled for your convenience. It comes in black or white and measures 12.79-inches wide by 4.33-inches deep and 15.94-inches high.

The MyGift 3-Compartment Rustic Grey Wood Magazine Rack is a great option. This magazine rack is built to sit atop a surface and it's made from natural wood. It has four slots for your magazines while it comes in a vintage-inspired whitewash or grey finish. It measures 10.9-inches wide by 6.8-inches deep by 11.7-inches high so it is perfectly compact.

Store your collection proudly on the freestanding AXDT Floor Standing Magazine Rack. It's made from sturdy metal wire and has a durable coating. With three large slots to fit a large number of magazines and books, this freestanding rack is great. It only comes in black, but it's easy to assemble and measures 40.55-inches high by 15.75-deep. 

Our verdict

The mDesign Decorative Metal Farmhouse Magazine Holder is the best magazine rack around since it's made of sturdy steel, it comes in eight finishes and it's stylish. The Spectrum Diversified Seville Rack is the best floor magazine rack you can buy, while the Simmer Stone Magazine Holder Rack is the best tabletop option. The PAG Hanging Magazine Rack saves on floor space since it can be wall-mounted and the MyGift 3-Compartment Rustic Grey Wood Magazine Rack is pretty and vintage. Choose the AXDT Floor Standing Magazine Rack if you're after a freestanding option to hold lots of magazines.