Should I use the ID or the full path for the google_product_category attribute?

Both are acceptable to Google, but using the numeric ID 465 is generally preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.

Does this category require extra attributes like color or size?

No, color and size attributes are typically required for apparel items, not for furniture categories like bookcases.

Can I use the product_type attribute instead of google_product_category?

No, product_type is a free-form attribute for your own internal organization, whereas google_product_category is mandatory for Google's specific taxonomy.

Google product category

Bookcases & Standing Shelves

Category ID465

Full path for the feedFurniture > Shelving > Bookcases & Standing Shelves

Product examples in this category (US market)

Real products found in Google Shopping, shown as examples.

IKEA GERSBY bookcase
Mainstays 3 Shelf Bookcase
Sauder 5 Shelf Bookcase
Renwick Wooden 7 Layer Open Shelf Bookcase
Furinno 11-Cube Reversible Open Shelf Bookcase
Better Homes & Gardens Juliet Narrow Arch Bookcase
Adulfo 5 Shelf Bookcase Bob's Discount Furniture
TRIBESIGNS WAY TO ORIGIN Frailey 6-Shelf Tall Narrow Bookcase
Sauder Bookcase with Doors
Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Grooved Wood Arch Bookcase
IKEA HEMNES bookcase
Linon Home Décor Products Tinsley Ladder Bookcase
Pottery Barn Dillon Open Bookcase
Ashley Realyn Bookcase
Giantex 6-Tier Tall Freestanding Bookshelf

Bookcases & Standing Shelves: Category Overview

The Bookcases & Standing Shelves category, identified by the numeric ID 465, is a specific classification within the Furniture > Shelving hierarchy. It is designed to house standalone storage units intended for books and general household decor that rest on the floor.

What Belongs Here

This category is intended for freestanding furniture items that are designed to sit directly on the floor. Based on products found in the US market, this includes:

Classic three to seven-shelf wooden bookcases.
Open-shelf units and cube-style storage systems.
Narrow arch-top bookcases for decorative storage.
Freestanding ladder-style shelves.
Tall bookcases that include cabinet doors for enclosed storage.

What Belongs Elsewhere

Do not include products that are designed to be mounted directly to a wall, such as floating ledges or wall-mounted storage cubbies; these items belong in the Wall Shelves & Ledges category. Additionally, if your item is a general storage unit that does not function as a bookcase, verify if another category under the Shelving parent folder is more suitable to ensure accurate categorization.

How to Use This in Your Feed

In your Google Merchant Center feed, you may use either the ID 465 or the full path Furniture > Shelving > Bookcases & Standing Shelves. While the attribute is technically optional, providing the specific numeric ID is recommended to prevent Google from incorrectly auto-classifying your items or grouping them into overly broad categories.

Frequently asked questions

Should I use the ID or the full path for the google_product_category attribute?: Both are acceptable to Google, but using the numeric ID 465 is generally preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.
Does this category require extra attributes like color or size?: No, color and size attributes are typically required for apparel items, not for furniture categories like bookcases.
Can I use the product_type attribute instead of google_product_category?: No, product_type is a free-form attribute for your own internal organization, whereas google_product_category is mandatory for Google's specific taxonomy.

This category in other languages

ru: Мебель > Стеллажи > Книжные шкафы
uk: Меблі > Стелажі > Книжкові шафи