How much weight is each shelf rated for? I feel like stacking them heavily with books may be a bit much for the flimsy thin shelves.
1529697
I don't use it the shelves for books but based on its stability it probably seems OK.
1529698
I have 5 units now - one 3-tier, four 5-tier - from 2 different suppliers. I have them crammed with books. No problem. They are metal and very sturdy. I cannot find a specification for weight per shelf.
1529699
Actually, the shelves are anything but flimsy. They should be more than sufficient to hold the weight of normal books, however, I caution against stacking them too high as the shelving unit is only 10.5 " deep.
1529700
My two lowest shelves are full of hardbound textbooks and binders full of papers. The next two hold normal sized hardbound books and the top shelf is full of CDs and DVDs. As long as you put the heaviest on the bottom, I don't think you will have any problems. The whole unit might be light when empty, but it can really hold a lot without sagging.
1529701
I don't know what they are rated - but I have heavy books on them - not like encyclopedia heavy - but not paperbacks. The thing is pretty sturdy.
1758219
These shelves are holding a combination of books and miscellaneous papers/files, spread out pretty evenly. I would guess that if you distribute the weight evenly you'll be okay.
1807466
These shelves are really thick in comparison to their length. Not sure how much weight it would take to bow them, but mine are full of books from one end to end in all shelves. I have had it for a few months now with no hint of bowing.
1991435
I'm using them as a support for a shelf over my fire place and not putting anything more than knick knacks on it. I wouldn't put anything heavier than that and a few books. Call it 20 pound load at most.
388987
I use mine for kitchen appliance storage and have had no issues, I'd say they are good for 100 or so pounds per shelf. Hope this helps, it really is a very good and strong shelving unit for the $$$.
652852
You will need to go somewhat light with this because it is plastic. That being said, it's very strong. I'd say you could probably put up to 30 pounds per shelf, if evenly distributed. Maybe more. --DT
2049156
I can't give an exact weight, but I have them loaded with History books, and would guess that the heaviest shelf contains at least 40-45 pounds of books. As far as I can tell, there is no sagging. I will say I would not recommend moving the shelf set with any weight on it. I don't think it would hold up for that.
1264307
We must have over 50 pounds per shelf. Not sure what they are rated for though. We do love them though.
1989909
I've had this bookshelf for about a year. All the shelves are loaded with papers & books, but not heavy textbooks. The middle couple of shelves are starting to sag, so I wouldn't recommend it for books like yours. It would definitely need reinforcement.
2049157
No sure on weight but my shelves are loaded with childrens books and toys. They are really sturdy.
1620191
Hmmm... 50lbs of weight on one shelf... that may be pushing it? I'd say about 25-30lbs max on each shelf.... Sorry!
1758218
I really can't answer that. These shelves are in my utility room and I use the top for folding clothes and the shelves underneath for storing laundry detergent and cleaning supplies, so there isn't much weight on them.
1937564
I have about 15 books on the lower shelf and that seems to be stable. Not sure of they would hold a set of encyclopedias, I also have a cd/ stereo and speakers on the middle shelf and have had no issues.I hope this helps.
421226
Since the shelves are glass, I would be careful about putting a LOT of weight on it - but it is definitely sturdy enough to hold a few books, but I would not use it to load the full shelf necessarily.
2279143
Mine average about 40 books per shelf. That's a mixture of paperbacks, text books, hard covers, etc. The shelves are 3 feet wide. As far as strength, the shelves are VERY sturdy. There's no drooping of the boards. They are very solid. While my shelves have about 40 books stored vertically in their normal fashion, each shelf also has many books stacked on top of those books horizontally as well as books stacked horizontally on the front edge. So you can really keep a lot of books on each shelf.
1446276
I would not suggest heavy items. Shelves are only anchored into one side plus they are not solid wood..they are hollow and light weighr
1742102
Maybe 5lbs each shelf? It depends what you're putting on them because they will lean forward or back if something is too close to the front or back...