can you not install the back of the shelf so you can see the wall through the back and still be stable?
2042194
I would say no unless you connect the shelf to the wall. You could always put together w/o the back and give it a try.
1990274
I actually never did screw it into the wall even though it does suggest it. Personally I've had it for nearly 2yrs now & I had no issues with it tipping over, etc... its pretty sturdy & i have a ton of DVDs packed in there as well as other electronic devices. Personally I dont think its necessary at all.
630087
The instructions say not to, but The shelf is really sturdy once hung up, so I think it would be okay. We wanted it wall mounted, so didn't try.
816433
That's really not possible. The weight will pull any toggles right out of the wall and take a big chunk on drywall with them. Your best best if you can't get into the studs is to mount a piece of 3/4" cabinet grade plywood or another very strong backing material to the wall studs and then mount the shelf to the plywood. We did that and then painted the backing the same color as the wall and you really can't even see it. Keep the size of the plywood limited to a minimum. We cut ours the height of the shelf unit (with brackets) and then the width to the width necessary to secure to the studs. Mine is loaded with hanging pots and then other items on the shelf.
732019
No, but you may want to put felt padded on the back of the top that sits against rhe wall. I have had no other issues. I am a massge therapist and only use the shelf to hold my ipod station, extra table linens and lotions and creams. Not sure how much weight the shelf could sustain but appears to be steardy.
964493
the shelves seem to be fairly sturdy, however you definitely have to anchor unit to wall, it is a little topheavy.
1970484
No there are two brackets which needs to be screwed in the wall in order to hang the shelf. This is a good quality product and holds weight good.
1777320
You'd have to bend the back wire support or add a piece of wood as spacer - otherwise the contents would lean forward. Not designed for wall mart.
411083
No, it can not be. It has glass supporting bracket, which has to secured in the middle of the wall mount and glass shelf sits on it ( not shown in a picture).
1773274
with a wall mounted TV above this shelf, there wouldn't be adequate room to install other wall shelf below. it will take the majority of your wall space as is.
500799
That depends... there aren't any holes for screws, so it isn't designed to be hung. However, there is a small wood board on the back, that you could drill holes into and attach it to the wall that way. The shelf is heavy, so you would need really strong mounting screws or extra support in the hardware you use (or screw into a stud). So, bottom line is it probably could be hung on the wall - but it isn't designed to be.
1564792
No, I mean you could not install the bottom shelf, but the brace for it is metal from the frame that links the two sides. There is no way to put a fridge in that space.
2255841
Hello, it probably can stand freely without leaning against the wall, but you would probably want the extra support if you plan to put things on the shelves.
17206
Directions actually call for the bookcase to be screwed into the wall which we did. Don't think you would want it standing freely.
1327148
If you mean the very top of the unit, I'd say yes but Id glue or fasten permanently some of the middle shelves for stability. Otherwise it might want to sway. The top shelf is quite thick which is good.
1215207
Nope. It does not have to lean against a wall. I've found out that if you plan on over-loading the shelf, it helps!
150737
Not likely, but I wouldn't put anything on the top. More likely the shelves will bend under weight. I would put shims under the front bottom if it leans forward from the wall.