when you open the bench does it close or will it stay open. looking at this for storage unit for some of my child's toys.
996060
When opened into its full position then yes it will stay open and you have to put it back down. If you just open it partially then it closes itself.
996061
The lid stays open while you are working inside the bench. There is no danger of it falling closed on your kids, unless another kid pushes it closed. (Let's face it, they're kids, right?) :) But as for the lid "self closing", no, that's not going to happen. I use it to store my crochet work, and have no issues with the lid.
996062
There's nothing that holds the lid open. So when you lift it up you need to use your hand to keep the lid open otherwise it will close.
996063
Yes, it stays open. The lid however doesn't lift very high, but it will stay open.
1711296
It swings shut...we use a hand weight or 2 LT soda to prop ours open, but it usually stays closed.
2128897
No it does not stay open. It is a float switch and will reset to closed as soon as the water level drops.
2077622
It does not stay open until it's about half full. Wish I would have thought to ask your question before I purchased it.
243790
Yes, it will stay open. That's why I like this one, with the stitching around the edges, cause it gives it some weight.
1733423
It doesn't stay closed on the "open" side...no. I put it into a carrier when I take it anywhere, so it doesn't matter to me. I adore this unit.
659403
Be sure that the "elbow" of the hinge is facing you when you're standing in front of the bench as if you were opening it, and that the flat rectangular sides of the hinges mirror each other towards the inside of the storage area. I hope this helps, good luck!
198376
It stays fully open. It will click when it is fully opened and remains in place. We have had no problems with ours.
858612
Yes it does stay closed. My daughter uses it for her rainbow loom and elastics but it hasn't popped open. It's pretty secure for that light load. Not sure how it would do under more weight.
1258870
It does not fully lock closed, only open. However, there is a friction bump holding it closed requiring additional force beyond just friction at the hinge to open. I personally have not had any problems with it opening unintentionally.
857388
It stays open but there are tea to fold it up if you want to. But that does take some effort. It will not collapse on its own.
140805
If you install it not quite vertically aligned, with the top bar tilted towards the side of the room you want the gate to stay open, it will stay open due to gravity. To shut it you'll have to push the gate to catch the bottom latch, but the top gate latch may not close then. A child will not be able to open the gate, because you have to lift the door to disengage the bottom latch. I just installed it yesterday and it does not close. I intend to correct it today though, as it is not recommended.
1420758
No it's free swinging, so there is no hold open. That said assuming you mount it level and plumb it should stay opening if you want it to. Our does. Hope this helps.
767934
Our truck did this too when we first received. I was afraid to force it but my 4 yo finally did and each time closed easier. Now opens, stays and closes fine.
483131
Once it's standing it stays open, it only closes if you turn it upside down
291575
Hello Christy, I have an 18 month old and have some of her toys in this chest. The lid is light weight and stays open on its own. I open it and close it for her because I don't want it to fall on her hands. Hope this helps.
649798
The top is hinged. However, it is a standard hinge. Keep in mind that when open, you need to have some clearance behind the bench that is the same thickness as the top itself (about 4 inches). We have another storage bench that has a different type of hinge that recesses the top a little when you open it so it doesn't require this kind of clearance. This storage bench, however, is not like that. Therefore we need to keep it a few inches in front of the footboard of the bed so that it doesn't hit it when we open it. Not a huge deal but something to consider. As far as the color goes, it is a nice dark brown. I don't think it looks black at all. Overall, it's a nice, solid piece of furniture. The top is hinged. However, it is a standard hinge. Keep in mind that when open, you need to have some clearance behind the bench that is the same thickness as the top itself (about 4 inches). We have another storage bench that has a different type of hinge that recesses the top a little when you open it so it doesn't require this kind of clearance. This storage bench, however, is not like that. Therefore we need to keep it a few inches in front of the footboard of the bed so that it doesn't hit it when we open it. Not a huge deal but something to consider. As far as the color... » Read More The top is hinged. However, it is a standard hinge. Keep in mind that when open, you need to have some clearance behind the bench that is the same thickness as the top itself (about 4 inches). We have another storage bench that has a different type of hinge that recesses the top a little when you open it so it doesn't require this kind of clearance. This storage bench, however, is not like that. Therefore we need to keep it a few inches in front of the footboard of the bed so that it doesn't hit it when we open it. Not a huge deal but something to consider. As far as the color goes, it is a nice dark brown. I don't think it looks black at all. Overall, it's a nice, solid piece of furniture. « Show Less