Can this be hung as a bookcase? how much weight will it hold?
1163829
Yes, this can be hung BUT I wouldn't recommend anything more than a FEW books and perhaps some pictures. I don't have mine hanging so I don't know about the weight capacity.
1163830
Can't be hung on the wall as the sides are double sticky taped together. I don't think they have a weight limit on it but I weight 160 lbs. and I can stand on top of it as it sets in the picture. You can't stand it on end as a book shelf either. It will only hold weight as it sets in the picture on top of a desk or something.
1163831
I think Amazon should go back to the manufacturer and ask. How much weight would depend on how it was attached to the wall. I don't think any screw would hold. The furniture is made out of compressed PAPER. It is not wood. It is not fiberboard. It is paper.
1313831
I would guess it would temporarily hold up to 75-100lbs. I am 174 lbs and I believe I could stand on it in order to reach a high shelf. However, I would never recommend these weights on a permanent basis.
1940728
absolutely! This is a wonderful and very sturdy bookcase-- ours is stuffed with booked and toys and holds everything well!
591502
I am not sure if the top shelf would handle the weight of it? I know the bottom shelf would be ok but I am not sure on the weight limit on the top shelf.
2110812
No but it would hold the weight. I have a significant amount of books on there.
1035641
It is a MEDIA cabinet, so it's not meant for books. You could probably put lighter text books on it, but big ones will probably break it or cause warping.
519279
I'm not sure. The manufacturer says not to put more than 40 lbs. on the shelf, it doesn't say anything about the bookcase. I'd say no, because the back is simply cardboard tacked on to the wood frame.
1168018
I reenforced ours. It held the weight pretty well but it tended to lean forwards where we have it placed. It is a very sturdy shelf and will hold plenty enough books. I can upload a picture if you would like to see our shelf full of books.
909703
I really don't know how much weight it can bear. I use it to store sheet music and music books on.
228433
Yes it can hold quite a few. It may seem a little flimsy, but I've stacked a quite few books and other decorations on it and works fine
1629517
it would hold books, although you would have to allow for the height of each book between the shelves .. it's sturdy enough ..
2233988
The space between the shelves is about 11 inches. I would think it could definitely be used as a small bookcase. It is actually serving as one of the legs of my custom built computer desk. The baskets are also very sturdy. I keep tons of office supplies in them. Hope this helps!
1388912
There was no mounting equipment. It would be very difficult to tip over as most of the weight is on the back of the bookcase. I have no concerns about it tipping.
1073458
It doesn't have to be hung. I bought two of them, stacked them on top of each other on the floor, and use them as a long bookcase for cookbooks in the kitchen.
421225
I purchased this bookshelf and it is great!, it is very strong, will it hold the weight of the books? yes, but... if there is any floor inclination... then it might fall forward. I am using it for computer devices, and other related game accessories.
1353086
Hard to say. Might be too top heavy. Maybe if you put books on bottom shelf.
1740500
If mounted to the wall or door, I think it would hold books well. Kids books often seem either very small or huge. You can check the item description for the depth of the shelf to determine if you could place them like a bookshelf or you'd need to display them with the cover/back against the wall/door. BUT, yes - I think it would really hold general house-stuff nicely, but securing it to the wall or door is essential especially if children will be using it. Gotta keep the little ones safe :) Thanks!