Is the top portion -- when extended -- sturdy enough to put weight on? e.g., to use as mini desk?
1025843
Yes it is! I would recommend distributing the weight proportionally of course but yes it stays up well and is quite sturdy!
1421289
I wouldn't recommend that much weight on this desk. Even spreadout, I think the middle will sag under too much weight.
1011441
It seems sturdy to me. I think if you anchor it to a solid wall it would be fine. In fact, if I had the right type of table by my easy chair, I would buy a second one.
1010218
Although it is pretty sturdy it might get top heavy but as long as there is weight on the bottom you should be fine.
1002716
The desk will be fairly stable. Those parts aren't required for structural support, though the bottom shelf is nice for assembly purposes (alignment reasons). I also don't recommend moving it after assembly if you can avoid it. It's not the sturdiest desk, but it's good for everyday use. Hope this helps
1927424
Yes, very sturdy (make sure to build right). Agree it can handle the weight as long as you keep the heavier items closer to the drawers. Have had it for about 5 months and very happy with it.
1422512
This is a sturdy piece. However, I have used it usuall to prop up my feet, and, to have a place to keep my needlework, etc., when I 'm not working on things. I have had more than one occasion to sit on it, and, I'm no light-weight either....trust me. It seems to have the inner strength to tolerate all the uses to which I have put it. Good luck!
204211
This is a very sturdy laptop desk. I have been very happy with it and highly recommend it. I don't think it would have any problem at all with handling a heavier laptop. I anticipate this desk lasting for years.
1686514
I believe it would be sturdy enough for a laptop but for anything heavier, I don't believe it would work. Also, there really isn't much more room for anything else than a laptop and mouse.
1990360
If it were against a wall, perhaps. It's not so much a matter of 'sturdy' as the tall height for a relatively narrow base. I think it could hold the weight but might tip. I suspect their bookcase might be a better choice, I also have one of those and it's been perfect.
184908
No. not really using this desk as a stand up, and I got the 48 x 24. But it is very sturdy, It will not break unless you practice karate chops on it or if you sit on it and weigh +320 lbs. This is not press wood or thin bars. It will last you for a very log time. And if you are buying this for you son/daughter. As they grow up...You can raise the table to there height. So leaning on it, will not be an issue, IMO!
290156
I have a bad habit of sitting on my furniture and it holds up under my weight (over 100 lbs). I don't imagine it would have any difficulties holding up under a desk top. if you're worried though, you could reinforce it with another 2X4 at the joints...
1281835
It is sturdy, but it isn't a lap desk. A laptop would go on top and will sit 3-4 inches above a counter or desk. So, ergonomically, it isn't really comfortable for extended use. Without an external keyboard or mouse, the stand is more for display purposes than anything else.
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.
1442491
Yes, I think this table is sturdy enough. The bottom piece adds to the stability. We have two quite heavy old cd audio components on the top of ours.
1160390
I would say no due to the fact that is is a very low stand and truthfully, I don't believe it is sturdy enough for a desk.
2170057
i will say yes, because my desk is only about 3/4 inch and i have two of these on it firm as can be, but i would caution based on material of desk. mine is made of super sturdy hard wood. supports up to 500bls per square foot roughly, if it where ply wood or a cheaper material it might just break it.