Can the bottom shelf be removed? Will the table be sturdy enough without the bottom shelf? would love to use this table as a reading desk. thanks.
1312608
No, the bottom shelf can't be removed. You might find this table not deep enough for use as a desk.
1312609
Although this is a great sturdy little table it's not sturdy without the bottom shelf. I put it in the guest bedroom and placed a mirror above it.
1312610
I don't believe so. You can set it up without but you may need to add a stabilizing bar to the underside of the top if you eliminate the bottom. Also, this is a very small piece to be used as a desk...
1312611
There are notches cut out on the legs to insert the shelf. I doubt it would be very stable without the shelf.
2161608
I just reassembled one that had been carefully disassembled. It is very sturdy now. However, a couple of the shelves got a small veneer loss during the disassembly. I do not see any loss of functionality due to disassembly.
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Mary, you can remove the bottom shelf, but in my opinion it will make the whole structure a little flimsy. The shelves are simply slid onto the legs. There are no screws on anything else solidly connecting legs and shelves. With all four shelves in place however the unit is sturdy and solid.
1438472
The shelf is not already attached, but the legs of the table angle ever-so-slightly outwards. You would probably have to notch the corners of the shelf very slightly to fit the legs as you move it up, but other than that, it can be done.
1262706
You could remove a shelf but I do not know what that would do to the structural integrity of the unit. There are two steel rods that run the entire height of the unit in the back wood separators so you may need to put some sort of spacer between the blocks where you took out the shelf to keep the height the same.
2270022
No, I wouldn't assemble without the shelf, for all the reasons that you noted. Hope thus was helpful! P.S. Great piece of furniture!
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Yes, I believe you can just leave the middle shelf out. There are double screws on each leg that holds the shelf but they are not necessary for the integrity of the bench. It feels very sturdy and I really like that for sitting on while putting shoes on etc.
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Yes you could leave the top shelf out, it is held by 4 screws, the frame is stable without it, this is a beautiful unit, I was very happy when it arrived, nice wood, strong construction and very large,
2270024
The table could be assembled without the bottom shelf. The bottom shelf is sandwiched by 4 legs, which are stained completely. You may compromise its potential usage by not having the bottom shelf for its added stability. If you do put the bottom shelf, put any two diagonal legs first will eliminate a second person to hold the bottom shelf.
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There is a frame member that comes up the back of the desk unit, then curves out toward the front of the desk. The shelf on top can be left off but the 2 frame pieces will be very visible and may cause a hazardous condition. Personally, I would not leave the top shelf off for safety reasons, if nothing else.
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Jay, the middle shelf does not need to be attached if you don't want. It is sturdy enough with it. I love my little desk!
2215701
I don't see any reason why you couldn't lower the bottom shelf, but it would mean drilling new holes in the legs so it might not look that tidy. We gave the shelf away so I can't measure to see what the actual clearance is.
1382467
The bottom shelf needs to be attached, it is the only thing holding the four legs together. If you remove that, the shelves will be completely unstable.
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I put the shelf on and just sit in front of it. It's reasonably sturdy though, so maybe it will be okay without the bottom. I just put my feet on the bottom shelf. :)
1653949
You can do it by not installing the metal sheet of one shelf. This metal sheet is supported by two rods. You can also eliminate one rod but it might result in a less strong bookcase.
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My son put the table together some time ago but I will answer your questions as best I can. The table does need the bottom shelf for stability and all the wood has been stained. I will say it is a good sturdy table, just a little shorter than I thought. We are pleased with it. Good luck!
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I took mine apart to see if that would work. The unit assembles from the top with screw on caps that hold the leg pieces on. Then you slide a shelf onto the four legs. At that point you could use the legs from the second purchase and add another shelf and then put the feet on after that. As far as leaving a shelf off, I don't think the unit would be sturdy enough. If you want to make a three tier out of two , that should definitely work.