Need something somewhat strong, if a standard size person sits or stands on this, will it crumble?
894244
An average person could sit on it, but the steel would probably bend and/or cave under the full weight of an adult trying to stand on it.
485523
It is sturdy enough for normal use & sitting. I did think I heard a slight crack once when I put my weight on one knee near the middle while reaching for something, so have avoided doing that again. But I never worry about sitting on it. As for internal strength, I store extra books in it, and it seems sturdy enough for that. Since the board is not that thick, though, I would avoid any heavy items with a small footprint (i.e. hand weights, heavy metal items.
2231713
Although the table probably isn't rated to hold that much, I have stood and sat on this table without any stability issues. I weigh 110 pounds.
183792
I've had someone who is 280lbs sit and lay on it so I'm sure it can hold a good amount of weight
902907
It's a pretty sturdy stand, so i think weight wise it could probably handle it. It'd be a bit awkward though because this is only about as wide as a monitor stand, i'd be more worried about it tipping over
193315
Yes, it is definitely sturdy enough to sit on for the average size person. It is a heavy, well built product.
754688
Ours doesn't get a lot of use, but I don't see where it would break under normal use. It feels sturdy.
1484989
No. It's light weight. It could probably support 8-10lbs on a continual basis and be okay, if you had a small thin screen tv etc. If you put anything heavier on it over time it would warp and fall in(without modifying it). I suppose you could "brace" it by adding some boards to it to accomplish that though.
588852
I agree. It is very sturdy and I was thinking the same thing 2 or 3 200-250 people should be fine. Doesn't seem to give when my husband and I sit on it to put on shoes etc.
992009
Is it strong enough you mean? It's sturdy enough to put a tray of food on, definitely. You could sit on it I think.
1628920
It seems sturdy enough. I would say like 300? maybe a little more. I would note that the seat is much narrower than the picture makes it out to be. So while it can probably hold enough weight, I wouldn't recommend for bigger people.
621734
No, it isn't firm enough to support a person. I purchased a metal frame for mine.
815978
It will stand up, haven't had a problem with it falling over, course I have only used it once.
2081382
It is pretty sturdy, but the top piece only has the one center support. I think if an adult sat on either side of the center it would bow. I would only allow kids to sit on it.
1969759
Yes, it is sturdy enough for a temporary sit-down of an average weight & size person. It was not designed for that, though.
75030
It won't be sturdy unless you attach the back panel. It really needs it or it is very unstable
2265740
It is very sturdy and as long as the pattern matches and the weight works I wouldn't see a problem. I had my 150 lb son hang on mine before I put my TV on it...he has legs to break the fall, TV does not. It did not budge.