Meliconi Torre Noir Shelf Washer-Dryer Stacking Kit, Black, Removable Shelf

For households that need to stack a dryer over a washing machine, the Meliconi Torre Noir Shelf is designed to use the space above the washer. It arrives pre-assembled and is described as requiring no tools. Would a shelf help when transferring laundry between appliances? Its pull-out design provides a handy place to set items during that move.

Tech summary

• Type: Washer-dryer overlay kit
• Fit: Most front-loading washing machines and dryers with a 60 cm width and deeper front load
• Maximum load capacity: 250 kg
• Removable shelf capacity: Up to 10 kg
• Safety strap: 6 m, with metal buckle
• Dimensions: 8.4 x 59.4 x 63 cm
• Weight: 3.56 kg
• Included: Overlay kit and 6 m safety strap
• Details: Pre-assembled, foam protectors included

The listed 250 kg capacity refers to the kit’s maximum load capacity, the shelf itself is specified for up to 10 kg. The strap and metal buckle are intended to help keep the stacked arrangement stable, while the foam protectors are there to help prevent scratches to the appliances. The product is stated to be TÜV SÜD tested and certified, and made in Italy.

Everyday compatibility

This is a universal-style kit, but the stated fit is for most front-loading washers and dryers that are 60 cm wide and have a deeper front load. That wording matters: it does not establish compatibility with every appliance, nor with top-loading machines. Before choosing it, compare the fit criteria with both appliances and consider the listed kit dimensions of 8.4 x 59.4 x 63 cm.

In everyday use, the shelf could provide a temporary surface for a laundry basket or clothing as items move from the washer to the dryer, provided the shelf load stays within its 10 kg limit. It is removable, so it need not remain extended when not in use. The kit is pre-assembled, which may appeal if you would rather avoid a build-from-parts setup.

Best use cases

The clearest use is stacking compatible front-loading appliances where floor space is limited. Compared with keeping a washer and dryer side by side, this arrangement uses the space above the washing machine, the strap is included as part of the setup. The shelf adds a practical transfer point, rather than simply joining the appliances in a stack.

It suits you if your appliances match the stated front-loading and size criteria, and you would make regular use of the pull-out shelf. Better avoided if either appliance falls outside the stated fit, as compatibility is described as covering most models rather than all of them.

When it makes sense

The Torre Noir Shelf combines the stacking kit, safety strap and removable shelf in one pre-assembled product. That makes it worth considering when the aim is to organise a laundry area around stacked appliances, rather than choosing a basic stacking arrangement without a transfer surface. The 250 kg maximum capacity and 10 kg shelf limit are separate figures, so the shelf should be treated as a light-duty place for laundry, not as a surface for heavier items. If your washer and dryer meet the stated fit, the main decision is whether that added shelf is useful in your routine.