Is this sturdy enough to hold school textbooks?
1457028
Maybe 1 or 2 heavy textbooks per shelf (maybe). Would def. not recommend using it as a bookcase! i have a couple picture frames, candles, decor items on mine. We had to rig it majorly! Make sure you have a dude handy with his own tools and screws as well. The ones provided stripped extremely easily for some reason and was missing pieces. It is really cute once you get it put together though.
1457029
The lower two shelves could hold that. I wouldn't put more than 50lbs or so on these though, unless you anchor it to the wall somehow.
1457030
I have a glass black unicorn on top of mines some books on 2nd 3rd shelf and pic frames on other two...holds very well...i love it...get's a lot of compliments from my visitors
465084
I think it would work well. It is pretty sturdy. My laptop weighs about 5 lbs and I don't have any weight issues with it. There is also a lip on the front that would hold a book well. The lip is about 1/2 inch thick.
1342403
It is hard and sturdy. I would not put stacks of books on it....but pants and other clothes would be fine. Hope this helps..I use it for my watercolor supplies.
1134468
Yes, I have it packed tightly, totally filled with books. It remains sturdy.
558355
I think it would hold it. The stand is very sturdy. I've put some fairly heavy textbooks on it.
1680209
Yes, I don't see why it wouldn't. It is fairly sturdy and I have put stacks of books on it without problems. You will have to tighten the legs over time as they loosen with time.
1168239
Yes, I think it is. Keep in mind that it is particle board and plastic.. With that being said, it really depends on how heavy it all is. I don't know if I'd put too many books on it, but it should certainly hold the printer and some books.
448919
probably yes. if it is just for transporting then i would say yes. if you used them to store heavy stuff and the box got damp, it might not hold up. i have them full of files, just like the picture, and they are absolutely strong enough for that use. i wouldn't hesitate putting books in these strong boxes. good luck! -s
1618473
I wouldn't use it for heavy books, the material is a bit thin. It's more for lighter items I think.
748683
I've been using this as a book case and while it is not full yet I'm pretty confident it will hold up. It seems very sturdy to me. And it looks nice to.
1011936
It is very nice and sturdy, and can hold a number of books. It depends how big the music books are you mentioned.
1989909
I've had this bookshelf for about a year. All the shelves are loaded with papers & books, but not heavy textbooks. The middle couple of shelves are starting to sag, so I wouldn't recommend it for books like yours. It would definitely need reinforcement.
1747362
Yes, I know it can. I had the same question as you did when I first purchased them, and I was nervous that the shelves would not hold. They do. While typing I am looking at them right now and the shelves are strong. A suggestion that I have is, put the heavier books on the bottom shelf, and the shelf that is the 2nd one up, because these shelves are secured to the sides. In addition to being a college student, I am also a school teachers. I put my teachers edition textbooks on these shelves, and They are holding up fine. Actually most of my books are hardback that are on the shelves. I am very pleased with how these shelves look and how they hold their weight.
1673943
It is sturdy. I have never tested its weight capacity but it is loaded most of the time. I'm also an architect and I have used to it hold code books that far outweigh even three Real Books at once.
1956026
No they would not be sturdy enough for textbooks. Sometimes they bend with the papers I put on them. Sorry!
900378
Yup. It is pretty sturdy once put together. I currently have a collection of organic chemistry texts and other large hardcover books on mine as well as a few card collections and other knick-knacks on top. The backing is a bit thin, but it is otherwise a very solid piece of furniture for the price.
459784
I don't think it would be a problem. I have mine filled with heavy text books; however, I do recommend that you attach the top to the wall to give it additional stability.