How is this for holding books? Do the bars damage or create indentations on books?
1963263
I use it for books. It does not damage them at all. If you were to store them sideways, with the grain of the bars, they might bend the pages or something, but that is an awkward way to place the books. Placed with the books' spine out, it works just like a normal solid bookcase.
1963264
I use it for both books and small picture frames. I am thrilled it is easy to put up and holds lots in a small space. I have three.
1963265
Works great for books, DVDs and CDs. Have put all 3 on my shelves (I also have 3 units) with no problems.
1963266
I do not use this for books,I have this in my kitchen for wine bottles kitchen utensils
1337794
I don't know that i would use them to hold textbooks sized but maybe paperback novels. I haven't put a whole lot of weight on mine since i use them at artist alley. The times i have used it for heavier storage it has not batted a eyelash though. As long as you don't weight it with 30 math books you should be alright.
2273490
I'm not sure, but I have some pretty heavy hardcover books without any bowing of the shelves. Hope that helps!
2045537
I use it for eating, reading books and my laptop...works fine...but no bar at the bottom to stop it. I use the rubber shelf paper from 99cents store to stop things from sliding off..works great . There is a clamp on the side to hold the rubber nonstick paper in place. Have used these like this for many years.
838084
I have used mine with large books. Initially when all of the weight is on one side it might be a little tricky, but it can certainly hold the weight.
95927
Depends if it is the fixed shelf or adjustable. No hardbacks in the middle of adjustable. I haven't had any bending with mine, but I use mine to display all sorts of different items, not just books. Disperse the weight and you should be alright unless your item is super heavy and right in the middle of the shelf. They aren't as flimsy as some reviews claimed them to be but they aren't Ethan Allen either ;-)
1803635
Yes. I have many hardback books on this shelf, but one of the shelves seems to be curving a little over time. But it still holds strong.
838088
It does not work well with softcover books. Maybe Hardcover. I would recommend a collapsable stand made out of bamboo that Barnes and Nobles sells for $25. I have two of them and they are great.
643091
I have a row of books on each shelves and it holds them well. They seem to be very sturdy. I have never regretted buying these shelves. I also got the desk that goes between them and it looks great. Connie
1833540
The short answer is no. The major flaw in this product is the deck. Its not deep enough...there's not enough of it. It's not good for thicker books because the pages sag below the deck. But it's better than not having any bookstand! Also, there's a matter of the metal page holders which sometimes require both hands to navigate. Hope this helps!
1978948
I bought this keyboard shelf about a year ago and I think it would hold a few books just fine. It would depend upon what you screw the shelf in to (wood, etc.). I have it screwed into a half-inch piece of plywood and it is very sturdy - holds my large, ergonomic keyboard, my mouse, and quite often my cat, too! I've also caught myself placing my coffee cup on it too. I don't think a few books would be any problem at all.
766357
i was not impressed with these shelves. you can go to containter store and buy them. they fit over about and inch plus shelf. there is a lttle wiggle room but if you force it it will break (as mine did) where its sautered together. it should hold books but how well will depend on how the rack fits over the shelf. hope this helps.
137891
I would caution about overloading. Yes, it is sturdy, but that is greatly affected by the total weight you place on it. I have two of these. I believe if every shelf was fully loaded with books and someone gave it a good shove from the side, it would collapse sideways, tearing itself apart. You notice that illustrations show it empty or with the fabric drawers. the manufacturer intended it for medium to lightweight storage, not as a bookshelf. It might hold the weight well for a while, then fail when additional stress is added. This unit is made from wood particles pressed together with glue, then covered with a pretty coating. It does not have the strength of solid wood. I would caution about overloading. Yes, it is sturdy, but that is greatly affected by the total weight you place on it. I have two of these. I believe if every shelf was fully loaded with books and someone gave it a good shove from the side, it would collapse sideways, tearing itself apart. You notice that illustrations show it empty or with the fabric drawers. the manufacturer intended it for medium to lightweight storage, not as a bookshelf. It might hold the weight well for a while, then fail when additional stress is added. This unit is made from wood particles pressed together with... » Read More I would caution about overloading. Yes, it is sturdy, but that is greatly affected by the total weight you place on it. I have two of these. I believe if every shelf was fully loaded with books and someone gave it a good shove from the side, it would collapse sideways, tearing itself apart. You notice that illustrations show it empty or with the fabric drawers. the manufacturer intended it for medium to lightweight storage, not as a bookshelf. It might hold the weight well for a while, then fail when additional stress is added. This unit is made from wood particles pressed together with glue, then covered with a pretty coating. It does not have the strength of solid wood. « Show Less
1443648
In my opinion this would not be good for book storage. They are very deep and the front tilts up to keep items in. Great for loose toys though!
465693
It is rigid. Maybe not quite as rigid as a hardback book, but rigid nonetheless. Perhaps you could fold the two covers back far enough to slip the cover over them? I don't have one with me at the moment, so I can't tell how likely it is that the spine would break if you tried that.
811955
The paper bonding of the cover to the spine should hold up okay. My guess is that the vinyl sheets will be destroyed before the binder itself has a problem. I'd order some more up front and plan to replace some.
1378475
Won't damage your book as long as it fits on the shelf. The hooks on the bottom may damage a dust jacket, but not tear or rip it. I wouldn't put my first edition with a pristine dust jacket on it, but I like it for my ever expanding library in my not-expanding apartment.