Is this a sturdy piece of furniture? Will the shelves sag if loaded with CDs?
231339
It's pretty sturdy overall, especially given the price. My shelves show zero signs of sagging, even though they're loaded to capacity. Hope this helps.
231340
The unit is stable for CD's...shelves do not buckle and it stands properly when loaded. Does exactly what it's stated purpose is. Turned out nice...
231341
I have two of these units. No sagging at all and all my shelves are loaded with DVDs. It is a sturdy piece and the extended bottom keeps it from toppling over forward. I have it near a wall so don't know if it would be okay if it was freestanding, but I think that would work also. I am a 77 year old woman who just had open heart surgery and I put them both together myself, so you can be confident it is easy to assemble. I highly recommend this unit.
231342
It's very sturdy and will not sag. Mine if filled with DVDs with no space left for a single one and it's not sagging.
1529700
My two lowest shelves are full of hardbound textbooks and binders full of papers. The next two hold normal sized hardbound books and the top shelf is full of CDs and DVDs. As long as you put the heaviest on the bottom, I don't think you will have any problems. The whole unit might be light when empty, but it can really hold a lot without sagging.
137890
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.
588637
Its very stable. I have each section stuffed with papers and heavy paper to make mailing labels. The bottom has 2 shelves which holds CD"S and additional accessories that I use for the printer. I keep this right next to the computer and printer.
2172462
Hi..The back is pretty sturdy. It's not as heavy as the frame and shelves but seems fine. I'd say some kind of press board? I am very pleased with it. I have it filled with books and it is very solid. Sauder makes good , lower priced furniture. The assembly has always been good for me. Holes line up. I have had a desk for 30 years and 4 moves.
60106
yes, it is sturdy! I placed a tons of books and it is still working perfect. I admit I was afraid of changing every shelf support because at the end these are just plastic( I mean what is holding the 4 shelves beneath). I did not have time and they are still there working exc! You can find others cheaper but at least for me the price is a little expensive but it worths. At the beginning it looks the same as Walmart or Target's shelf bookcase, but you will notice eventually that the quality is much better. I hope it will help you,AG
707487
This is pretty sturdy and I think it would handle DVDs fine. I made some interior drawers for the shelves. You would probably have to have some more shelves for the interior depending on how many DVDs you have.
1302498
If you fill the shelves with books or heavy decorative items, as I have, it should be pretty stable, although I wouldn't put a TV on top if you have small children who could possibly reach up and topple the bookcase and TV. It would also have to be a flat screen TV, and probably only one as wide and as deep as the top of the bookshelf. It's a good-looking bookcase for the money, though. Also, I've had it for quite a while now, and the interior shelves are showing no signs of buckling under the weight of the books either. Hope this is helpful.
80913
It's pretty sturdy. I think I have 10 or 15 pounds at least on each shelf. I put the heaviest items on the bottom shelf. If you put a lot of weight on the shelves, I think it would be wise to install the wall anchor that came with your unit. I have not anchored mine, but the weight does not seem to cause the unit to be shaky or unbalanced. I think this unit is a good buy, especially at the price.
815221
I don't think this one could sag. Each shelf is reinforced with a crosspiece at the front. I'm truly impressed with the construction. Certainly in damp conditions like out in a garage its a possibility. It is heavy but comes in lots of pieces. I assembled it right in front on where I was going to put it. Then I just tipped it up.You'll be hard pressed to get this much bang for the buck.
85435
No, I haven't done this. It's pretty sturdy. Mine is filled with cds. Taking your time when turning it does the trick.
1260440
Hi, yes, they are very sturdy. I have one stacked one atop of another and there were no problems with the bottom box warping or ready to fall apart. They are made of sturdy plastic, so if you do want to stack one on top of another, it should be no problem, no matter how many dvd's or cd's are in the cases. I have quite a collection of dvd's and my needs were met by these boxes.
1601960
Hi, I actually sent it back almost immediately. It looked great but was not sturdy enough for my use. With a lack of weight, almost every time I pulled a drawere it almost tipped the unit. I found a much heavier and tawler option with glass doors to hold my CDs and I would not be pulling out drawers. Hope this helps.
1446272
Sorry for the delay of my answer! I think it pretty sturdy. Had for almost a years now, moved it three times. Has not weakened the shelves yet. I think it would do nicely with the display of wine/liquor, as long it not too heavy. The shelves r supported by that back middle piece. Hope this helps. As long it is not too heavy/many bottles. My shelves is mostly Harry Potter cellections. Books etc. (heavy things) r mostly in the middle and bottom shelves. Hope it works well for u. Would ur last name be Truttel? If not ignore this question. If it is Let me know, been looking for her, lost college friend. Anyway, Hope this help. Julia Sorry for the delay of my answer! I think it pretty sturdy. Had for almost a years now, moved it three times. Has not weakened the shelves yet. I think it would do nicely with the display of wine/liquor, as long it not too heavy. The shelves r supported by that back middle piece. Hope this helps. As long it is not too heavy/many bottles. My shelves is mostly Harry Potter cellections. Books etc. (heavy things) r mostly in the middle and bottom shelves. Hope it works well for u. Would ur last name be Truttel? If not ignore this question. If it is Let me know, been looking for her,... » Read More Sorry for the delay of my answer! I think it pretty sturdy. Had for almost a years now, moved it three times. Has not weakened the shelves yet. I think it would do nicely with the display of wine/liquor, as long it not too heavy. The shelves r supported by that back middle piece. Hope this helps. As long it is not too heavy/many bottles. My shelves is mostly Harry Potter cellections. Books etc. (heavy things) r mostly in the middle and bottom shelves. Hope it works well for u. Would ur last name be Truttel? If not ignore this question. If it is Let me know, been looking for her, lost college friend. Anyway, Hope this help. Julia « Show Less
419110
Its pretty sturdy. I dont have any problems with it an I have a six yr old thats always pulling down dvds. I also move it alot without problems
919663
There are 5 shelves and all are full of dvds. Not sure of the weight, but I used the leftover shelf to have the cabinet lean back slightly so there was no concern about it tipping over. 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.