I plan to put a 42in TV on the top shelf. It weighs 30lbs. would this bookshelf be able to support such weight?
840479
No, as it would become extremely top heavy. One caveat... You may be able to accomplish this, but if, and only if, you firmly attach the rear shelf legs to the wall. Bottom line: I wouldn't use this shelf unit as a base for a 42" flat screen HDTV. A 19", or slightly larger, but certainly not a 42".
840480
I wouldn't. Booshelves aren't stable enough and this one is more stable than most.
840481
It is a solid shelf and should support, how ever you might have a tipping issue
840482
Hello! We got a small kitchen TV on the top shelf of this is about 6-8-lbs. In first place I think it will be too heavy and also too wide. It manages some books and a small TV in our place.
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It's very sturdy and able to hold a decent amount of weight. I'm almost 170 lbs and can sit on the top (when shelf is horizontal) with any feeling of wobble or give. You'd want to mount the shelf to a wall if you put anything heavy on top.
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If you fill the shelves with books or heavy decorative items, as I have, it should be pretty stable, although I wouldn't put a TV on top if you have small children who could possibly reach up and topple the bookcase and TV. It would also have to be a flat screen TV, and probably only one as wide and as deep as the top of the bookshelf. It's a good-looking bookcase for the money, though. Also, I've had it for quite a while now, and the interior shelves are showing no signs of buckling under the weight of the books either. Hope this is helpful.
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I have mine in its side and I am using books to prop up the shelves. They do not have the proper support to hold much weight. Think knock-knacks, not books. It does hold a flat screen tv perfectly when on its side, but the inner shelves don't hold much weight themselves. Hope this helps
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I'm not sure how many pounds per shelf, but my bookcase is loaded with books, some of them very heavy and the shelves are not wavering. Good luck. Faun
373319
Yes, the bottom shelf has extra support and should handle that weight with not problem. The other shelves I would not put a lot of weight on them.
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If you place the heavier books on the bottom shelf , you should be fine . I have a small TV on the top shelf and assorted items on the rest of the shelves and have never had a tipping problem .
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I would think so. I definitely would not exceed. I have a small flat screen TV on mine far less than 50 lbs. The dresser top is at least an inch thick. Very sturdy so far.
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It didn't state how much weight it would hold; however, it's very sturdy. I have it in my bedroom with a 23" flat screen TV on the top shelf. I believe it would hold a much larger TV. If I were you, I'd either call or email Sauders to get the exact weight it would hold. I LOVE this piece of furniture. It's attractive, sturdy & well made. My brother helped to put it together & we were surprised how quick & easy the assembly went.
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Hi Tia, If this helps I have a 42 " TV on the top of mine as well as other small electronics on the shelves. It is a very sturdy unit.
1896519
Hi Carol, The items shelves are only meant to hold around 30-40 lbs. Please let us know if you have any other questions. Thank you, Manhattan Lane Support Team
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I think it would probably support that much weight for a short period of time. However I wouldn't leave that much weight on it for an extended period of time because I think you would bend the shelves.
2014996
It's not as sturdy as it seems. It's very wiggly. I currently use it as bookshelf & yet it cannot hold it still. So if I had to answer your question I would say probably not.
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I have three of these shelves -- two I have had for several years and one is new. I agree with that Rich and Andrea that 30 pounds or so would be a safe limit. I know they may not look it or sound it when you read about what they are made of and such, but I have found them to be very sturdy shelves that really can hold a lot and which I think look quite nice, especially when you consider the low price. I use them in my home office and at times have really loaded the some of the shelves down with books, papers and such, and mine have stayed strong and continue to look just as good as the day I bought them. Hope this helps Itzell...
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About 30-40 lbs per shelf. We have books from one end to the other without any problem.
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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 is very study and should be able to hold 28 pounds. My concern would be the depth of the table, but if it's a newer thin TV, I think you're fine.