putting books on shelves
832020
Very easy..user friendly..though it still show on the stacks after puttingbthem on shelves..defeats the purpose of sorting on the shelves..
849144
behind the doors the height is about 20 inches, so putting the shelf in the middle would probably give you enough space to put books. the hole for the cord isn't that big and there is a circle piece that you can put in there that would make it less open. I couldn't figure out how to put it in but it didn't matter for what I was using it for. It is sturdy and heavier than I thought it would be.
1347382
The spacing is up to you. Make sure you put larger/heavier items on the lower shelves.
1063667
The shelves are supposed to go in one direction. However you can physically place them either way.
1035640
I would not put books on the shelves but something lighter, like CD's. There is no back board for this bookshelf, even though the pictures shows one. But without the back baord to keep the shelves steady, it not good for heavy items.
1548604
There are holes in the sides which enable you to space the shelves how you want to. I think textbooks would fit fine.
852380
You could leave out a shelf (I suppose) as each shelf is put in individually, but that wouldn't provide the support you need for the books.
1937565
I would not put very many books on the lower shelves. They aren't as sturdy as the top. That is the one thing that I was disappointed about. Don't get me wrong, the shelves aren't flimsy but just not as sturdy as I would have liked. Its a great looking table. I only have a few decorative items on the bottom shelves. But I'm sure you could put a few on them.
990290
The shelf is in a fixed location. I think it is designed like this, to make the unit more sturdy.
2042373
I have some books on the bottom shelf. It is not sturdy enough to fill with books.
437951
They make media (DVD) bookcases that are the perfect depth for paperbacks. Since they are not near as deep, I find I can even put them behind couches, etc. Another idea is dressers. Just fill the drawers with the books, at least they are hidden!
1039998
Yes. I have lots of books--very heavy--on my shelves. They are holding up well.
540448
I have 3 - 4 large volumes on each shelf. I would use one of the lower shelves for a printer. Overall quite sturdy, but a heavy object higher up might induce sway stress.
228430
Yes the shelf can hold text books. Depending on the size you may have to place lying down
506364
Depends more on the books than the tower: I have some pushed toward the front and others slightly more to the back in an attempt to make sure the ends of some paperbacks do not begin to curl. If are worried about the strength of the sleeves, don't be. The shelves slide in so that they point up at a very slight angle, and so if you front load them with textbooks or whatnot they will be fine.
847564
I suppose it would work from an appearance standpoint. I don't think there are enough shelves. Would certainly work for larger books.
1980406
I don't know for sure but they so seem pretty sturdy. I don't think I would load every shelf with hard bound books. But spreading the weight over several shelves and putting lighter weight items in between, would probably work great.