Eight steel racks can share a capacity number and still solve different room problems. A narrow vertical stand, a low crate and a rolling cart do not become interchangeable because each happens to hold 200 records.
This comparison groups eight current Atelier Article forms by the room problem they solve. The useful question is which shape makes the collection easier to store and reach in the available space.
Updated 15 August 2026. Product configurations can change; use the linked product page for current dimensions, approximate capacity, finish, price and availability.
Compare the room before comparing the racks
Count physical jackets rather than titles in a catalogue app. Gatefolds, box sets and thick protective sleeves occupy more width than a standard single jacket. Published capacity is therefore a planning value, not a guarantee that every collection with the same title count will fit.
Then measure the available width, depth and height. Include skirting boards, cables, doors and the space your hand needs for browsing. A stand can fit the record count and still be wrong if it blocks a walkway or puts a lower tier where it is awkward to use.
Eight current steel vinyl racks compared
| Model | Approx. capacity | Best placement | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gate | Up to 50 LPs | Desktop or shelf | Carry by hand |
| 60-LP open rack | About 60 LPs | Shelf, floor or turntable area | Carry by hand |
| Minimalist rod rack | About 60 LPs | Shelf, desk or sideboard | Carry by hand |
| Red Sticks | About 100 LPs | Floor or listening area | Two non-locking rear wheels |
| 2Romb | About 120–240 LPs | Fixed floor position | Fixed |
| 3Romb | About 180–360 LPs | Narrow vertical floor space | Fixed |
| Triple-Deck | About 180 or 360 LPs | Wider browsing area | Four freely rotating, non-locking wheels |
| Four-Tier | About 240 LPs | Compact vertical floor space | Freely rotating, non-locking wheels |
Capacity is approximate. Current availability, finish pricing, shipping cost and delivery estimate belong to the live product page and checkout.
If you want one recommendation
Take the Triple-Deck. Of these eight it carries by far the most customer feedback — 172 reviews at 4.91 — and it has been the best seller of the group over the past twelve months. The 180-record model starting at £249 covers a collection most people take years to build, and the 360 version is the same object twice as wide, so the decision does not have to be revisited when the shelf fills up.
Three cases where something else is the better answer. If what you own is a shelf of current listening rather than an archive, Gate starting at £75 does that one job. If the stand will never move and you want the width chosen to the inch, 2Romb is the one with a configurator. And if the point is that the rack should be looked at rather than hidden, Red Sticks is the only one of the eight designed as furniture first.
The rest of this page is how we got there, model by model.
For 50 to 60 LPs, decide where the front cover belongs
Gate is compact and modular. Two 60-LP racks sit above it and differ in construction rather than capacity: one is square tube in five finishes and keeps an album cover facing the room, the other is solid steel rod on wooden ball feet with the raw metal left visible. None of the three is trying to become furniture for an entire library; all three make sense for a current listening queue or a deliberately small collection.
Gate
At 14 × 20 × 24 cm, Gate is the smallest object here. It arrives assembled with silicone furniture pads. One stand keeps a listening queue beside the turntable; sets of up to five are on the same page. Fernanda: “After lots of research I was happy to find these vinyl record holders. They are sturdy, well made and the gold color adds elegance to my space.”
View Gate
60-LP open rack
This open frame keeps one cover facing the room while the rest of a compact collection stays upright behind it. It arrives fully assembled and works beside a turntable, on a low shelf or on the floor.
View the 60-LP rack
Minimalist Rod Rack
The other 60-record option, and a different object entirely: hand-welded from solid steel rod rather than square tube, on rounded wooden ball feet, with a clear coat that leaves the raw steel visible. Choose this one when the frame should read as a drawn line rather than a box.
View the rod rack2Romb and 3Romb trade floor width for height
The Romb stands are fixed, open and configured by width. Both hold jackets upright on one corner, which produces a loaded depth of approximately 17.5 inches. 2Romb uses two levels; 3Romb uses three.
This is the useful distinction: choose 2Romb when two tiers give comfortable access at the capacity you need, and choose 3Romb when the room can accept more height. The diamond cross-bracing is visible, so neither behaves like anonymous shelving.
2Romb
Choose the external width in one-inch increments. The configurator updates estimated capacity and price, so the standard range covers many spaces without turning each width into a custom request. Ruth: “We were running out of horizontal space for our albums. This stand takes up very little room AND looks fantastic.”
Configure 2Romb
3Romb
3Romb uses three open levels in a loaded height of 56.7 inches. Widths from 12 to 23 inches arrive assembled; the 24-inch version ships in two sections and requires assembly. Till: “Beautiful and sturdy record shelf.”
Configure 3RombFor a large mobile collection, compare width with reach
Triple-Deck offers two widths for approximately 180 or 360 LPs. Four-Tier moves the same decision upward: approximately 240 LPs in a 34 × 34 cm floor footprint. The narrower footprint is useful only if the 125 cm height and four browsing levels work for the person using it.
Both standard models use freely rotating, non-locking wheels. A loaded stand typically needs a deliberate push to move on level tile or parquet, but that is not a promise that it cannot move accidentally. Locking wheels may be requested as a custom option.
Triple-Deck Cart
The 180-record model measures 34 × 34 × 96 cm; the 360-record version is 67 × 34 × 96 cm. Both use four freely rotating, non-locking wheels. The wider model requires assembly on arrival. Holly: “The frame is minimal, but strong, so it allows your LP collection to really take center stage.”
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Four-Tier Stand
Four open levels hold up to approximately 240 standard LPs in a 34 × 34 cm footprint at 125 cm high. Wider lower bars, sleeve stops and rear supports help keep jackets in place when the stand is repositioned. Lindsay: “Living in a home with minimal floor space I knew that a vertical storage option would be my best bet.”
View Four-TierRed Sticks is the choice when the rack should stay visible
Red Sticks is a low open crate rather than a tower. Its repeated steel rods and strong colour options make the frame part of the room, while top access keeps records easy to flip through.
The two rear wheels are different from a four-caster cart: tilt the crate to reposition it, then return the welded frame to the floor. That makes it mobile for deliberate room changes without pretending it is a trolley.
Red Sticks
Red Sticks measures 62 × 38 × 30 cm and uses two small, non-locking rear wheels. Tilt it to move it deliberately across a smooth indoor floor, then set the welded frame back down beside the listening area. Measure that first — Robin put it plainly: “Smaller than the pics suggest. It's well made and does what it is meant to do while looking good.”
View Red SticksCustom work begins with measurements, not a mood board
Atelier Article accepts custom work. Dimensions, capacity, finish, construction details and wheel type may be adapted when technically feasible. Send the available width, depth and height; target capacity; preferred finish; wheel preference; and delivery destination. The workshop confirms feasibility, price and lead time before ordering.
Compare the full vinyl storage range
Use the vinyl shelf-space calculator to translate a record count or measured shelf width into a starting point. Then compare the current Atelier Article vinyl record storage collection by capacity and placement.
Store the records upright, whichever rack you choose
The Library of Congress preservation guidance recommends storing recorded formats upright and using shelving strong enough for their concentrated weight. It also recommends sturdy dividers on long shelf runs.
The article author is Dmitry Olshevskiy, co-founder and head of the Atelier Article workshop. When a model configuration changes, its product page supplies the current specification.
Frequently asked
How many records do these steel racks hold?
The eight models cover approximately 50 to 360 standard 12-inch LPs. Gate and the two 60-LP racks suit compact selections; 2Romb, 3Romb, Triple-Deck and Four-Tier cover larger collections. Capacity is approximate because gatefolds, box sets, protective sleeves and browsing space change the final count.
Do gatefold albums and box sets need more rack space?
Yes. Gatefold jackets, box sets and records in thick protective sleeves use more linear space than standard single jackets. Leave spare room when thicker releases make up a substantial part of the collection.
Should vinyl records be stored vertically or stacked flat?
Store LPs upright on edge with enough support to prevent heavy leaning. Library of Congress preservation guidance recommends upright storage for recorded formats and shelving strong enough for their concentrated weight.
Do Atelier Article vinyl carts have locking wheels?
Standard Atelier Article mobile record-storage products use freely rotating, non-locking wheels. Locking wheels can be requested as a custom option when technically feasible, with feasibility, price and lead time confirmed before ordering.
Can Atelier Article make a custom-size vinyl rack?
Yes. Atelier Article accepts custom work when technically feasible. Dimensions, capacity, finish, construction details and wheel type may be adapted; the workshop confirms feasibility, price and lead time before the order is placed.
