Has anyone used this as a bookcase? How did it work out? I guess I would need to get bookends? Is it durable, easy to collapse and move?
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I can't say about a book case. It may work for book storage but I don't think it was meant as a display case. It is very durable and easy to set up. I'm 70 and I had no problem handling it. It came well packaged and set up right from the box. I hope this helps.
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The shelves are rather wide. if you use it for books, you will need bookends and maybe something on the shelf, like a piece of plastic becasue they could fall through. The unit is extremely sturdy and can hold a ton of books.
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Hi Benhamin, I have 2 large units,1 medium unit and 2 small units. They are great. I am a quilter and use some of them for fabric stash; also I use them like a gian t file cabinet with plastic tubs sorted by subject, house; medical papers . My concern with the bookends would be the unit getting bumped and the bookends falling off. Mine all have wheels on them so I can move them around. The small units are about 10 inches wide; the larger units are 18 onches wide, Hope this helps.
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I'm using it in my basement to store Christmas decoration. It is very easy to set up and move. It's great for what I'm using it for.
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I have not used it for books but, I love mine. Very durable and easy to fold and move.
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Seems like the manufacturer would be able to tell you how much weight the bookcase could hold. I would try to make contact with them. The top shelf and the bottom shelf feel very sturdy. I would not put anything extremely heavy on the two shelves in the middle. I would think 20 gallons of water would weigh a lot and you would have to consider what else you might want to put on the shelves. Sorry I can't be of more help.
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We bought it as a kid's bookshelves, it has been great but it is not very sturdy as it is cheap, the "wood" cracked after a little bit, we end up dumped it after a year or so. We did put lots of books on it, they are very heavy, I think if you only want to put light items on it, it should be ok.
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It's more of a laminate/bendable type board. When nailed to the bookcase, it does seem to provide stability.
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It is rigid. Maybe not quite as rigid as a hardback book, but rigid nonetheless. Perhaps you could fold the two covers back far enough to slip the cover over them? I don't have one with me at the moment, so I can't tell how likely it is that the spine would break if you tried that.
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Absolutely. They are very sturdy and can be easily moved when needed. Wont fall over or be pushed around like many bookends. Would be perfect for an open ended shelf with a free end where you wanted to put books all the way to the end.
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I have it loaded with my sports collectables and it's sitting against my living room wall. There have been no issues with it. The bookcase is heavy and sits stable on my carpet. I would order it again.
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I would not put a bunch of heavy books on the unit. It is fairly sturdy, but you will want a dedicated "book" shelf for what you want. This one is more for family snapshots and misc things. We only keep books on the bottom shelf.
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I would say yes, it probably is sturdy enough for books, but not ideal. It has no back on it & the top shelf is quite narrow, but it is pretty sturdy. I am only using it for towels & decorative items in my bathroom. It's perfect for that.
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I would caution about overloading. Yes, it is sturdy, but that is greatly affected by the total weight you place on it. I have two of these. I believe if every shelf was fully loaded with books and someone gave it a good shove from the side, it would collapse sideways, tearing itself apart. You notice that illustrations show it empty or with the fabric drawers. the manufacturer intended it for medium to lightweight storage, not as a bookshelf. It might hold the weight well for a while, then fail when additional stress is added. This unit is made from wood particles pressed together with glue, then covered with a pretty coating. It does not have the strength of solid wood.
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It's really too deep for books and the shelves are too tall. I use it as a pantry, & it's great for that. I could see using it as storage in a bedroom or living room.After reading the other responses, I'd just like to say I'm happy with the quality for the price. I was very careful to follow the instructions when assembling it, and I have had no problems.
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Sorry for the delay of my answer! I think it pretty sturdy. Had for almost a years now, moved it three times. Has not weakened the shelves yet. I think it would do nicely with the display of wine/liquor, as long it not too heavy. The shelves r supported by that back middle piece. Hope this helps. As long it is not too heavy/many bottles. My shelves is mostly Harry Potter cellections. Books etc. (heavy things) r mostly in the middle and bottom shelves. Hope it works well for u. Would ur last name be Truttel? If not ignore this question. If it is Let me know, been looking for her, lost college friend. Anyway, Hope this help. Julia Sorry for the delay of my answer! I think it pretty sturdy. Had for almost a years now, moved it three times. Has not weakened the shelves yet. I think it would do nicely with the display of wine/liquor, as long it not too heavy. The shelves r supported by that back middle piece. Hope this helps. As long it is not too heavy/many bottles. My shelves is mostly Harry Potter cellections. Books etc. (heavy things) r mostly in the middle and bottom shelves. Hope it works well for u. Would ur last name be Truttel? If not ignore this question. If it is Let me know, been looking for her,... » Read More Sorry for the delay of my answer! I think it pretty sturdy. Had for almost a years now, moved it three times. Has not weakened the shelves yet. I think it would do nicely with the display of wine/liquor, as long it not too heavy. The shelves r supported by that back middle piece. Hope this helps. As long it is not too heavy/many bottles. My shelves is mostly Harry Potter cellections. Books etc. (heavy things) r mostly in the middle and bottom shelves. Hope it works well for u. Would ur last name be Truttel? If not ignore this question. If it is Let me know, been looking for her, lost college friend. Anyway, Hope this help. Julia « Show Less
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My Seville bookcase is loaded with books. So far -- no problem! I have hardcovers, paperbacks, large, and small books. I love it! Mine is inside an extra bedroom closet -- fits great, looks nice, and I can stack or sit books individually. If you try the bookcase, I hope you like it as much as I like mine!
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I agree with the other responses. I have a full shelf of books on the bottom, the other 2 shelves each 1/2 full of books, and a large book of Kells on the top. It is sturdy, but is likely to wobble from the printer movement. At most I would recommend a small printer, preferably on the lower shelves.
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it is not solid wood, it is something else, really sturdy and strong, and I just love it, and yes i see no reason why it can not be used as a book case. if it were solid wood it would cost a FORTUNE..lol..
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If mounted to the wall or door, I think it would hold books well. Kids books often seem either very small or huge. You can check the item description for the depth of the shelf to determine if you could place them like a bookshelf or you'd need to display them with the cover/back against the wall/door. BUT, yes - I think it would really hold general house-stuff nicely, but securing it to the wall or door is essential especially if children will be using it. Gotta keep the little ones safe :) Thanks!
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I would be a little hesitant about that. I have the bookshelf placed on a carpet and while it is sturdy enough for the books, it can sway if you move it back and forth, especially as the sides and back are open.