Would this be ok to hold a tv on the top shelf
1302497
It depends on whether you are planning on being able to rotate the screen right and left. If that is your plan, I would think about it some more. Also, you might have to open the back of the bookshelf to vent for the T.V. so that the T.V. doesn't overheat. Also reaching cables and plugs might be a little more difficult with the full back on.
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.
1865649
Would not advise putting a tube TV (not deep enough) or a flat screen bigger than 35" (not sturdy enough) on the top shelf. You should know the arms are all made on plastic. Hope this helps.
800195
I would not suggest it. It is not that the shelf is not fairly sturdy, it just not it's intended purpose; so it was not really made with that kind of support in mind. The shelf is fairly skinny which is a great feature for space saving, but not good for holding a TV base. I would stick to a real table or tv stand rather than this shelf.
583280
If you only use the top shelf, it will be a bit flimsy. You will need to use a minimum of 2 shelves so it is study enough to use.
1288105
A soundbar of those dimensions could possibly fit on the top shelf... depending on the size of your tv's attached base. But as the previous answerer states - it probably will fit better on the lower shelf -- and still function fine, I think.
2243830
No way. I definitely wouldn't do it. It's not strong enough. Check product details for weight limits but I would look for another option for a tv. It is a nice shelf for other things though.
2141055
I guess you can but The bottom part of the unit is probably not sturdy enough to hold the TV.
1110566
I live in earthquake country and would have to agree with the others who suggest using a flat board/surface the length and width of the top shelf under the TV, and only if it's a flat screen model. Since the shelves are adjustable, I'd consider lowering the middle shelf and putting the TV there.
1865650
I have a 32" flatscreen on the top, the middle holds a 5+/- lb av receiver and a middle surround speaker. I just tried sitting on the top shelf with the tv still on it and it did not seem like it would break. I am just under 200lbs. I did not put all my weight on it but enough to know it can hold about 50 lbs without worry. Id even go as far to say it holds 100lbs on the top shelf alone but you shouldn't put anything that heavy on it either way; no tv weighs that much that you wouldn't just mount to the wall. It is really unbelievably sturdy for the material and assembly. slight wobble but not fall apart wobble. you would have to try to break it in order to.
334394
I would say yes, for sure. I have a big, old, heavy TV sitting on mine. No problem.
1703662
Based on my purchase it is definitely sturdy enough to hold one of the recent 55 inch plasma / LCD TVs on the top surface of the unit, but a tv that large would look out of proportion. If you plan to place something this heavy on the unit, I might also opt to use wood glue on some of the pegs used for installation.
430540
I think yes. The top is a mesh type material but it's a sturdy build. If the base of your tv is wide, it should hold. What I would worry about is the effect it would have in your sound.
427588
Probably not. You would have to have at least 10" clearance from the top front of the TV to the wall as that's how far the shelf sticks out behind the TV.Even if you have the 10" the angle on the TV would be pretty steep and the shelf might slip. The anti-slip pad works real good though and the angle is very adjustable with the legs on the bracket. If you do try this or something else to get a center channel on top of your TV make sure your wall bracket will hold the additional weight(just a thought)
1692475
I definitely wouldn't risk that. It is nice, but a bit on the flimsy side. The "shelves" are made of metal strapping welded on the support bars, and the strapping is quite flexible. Hope that makes sense. The straps don't distribute weight well, so wide-based items are much better. Top heavy items (like a TV) would likely not be supported well enough. I use it for baskets, short stacks of plates and bowls, and other wide-base decorative items that sit across several of the straps.
1828490
I wouldn't, the shelves are not that stable for base bottoms. The glass shelves are more designed to hold box size electronics equipment which will not tilt and fall. You could try it if there are no big dogs or small children in the household to bump it and depending on the weight/base of the TV and if you secure it to the bracket, it might work. I have a XBOX console, a medium size receiver and my one of my laptops for streaming movies. My TV has a built in DVD so I didn't need a fourth shelve.
2008697
I do not think that it is sturdy enough to hold a TV. Your best bet is to find a small TV stand with open shelves to put some books or other electronic gadgets. Hope this helps.
840482
Hello! We got a small kitchen TV on the top shelf of this is about 6-8-lbs. In first place I think it will be too heavy and also too wide. It manages some books and a small TV in our place.