Is this bookcase stable/sturdy enough to use without securing it to the wall with brackets? (No child in the house, pulling it over is not a concern.)
2022094
I have mine in my 3rd bathroom for storage, where it doesn't get a lot of traffic. It is fairly secure not being attached to the wall. If you don't have to worry about children, it's probably fine. I am getting a little concerned about mine because I have an 18 month old who visits often.
2022095
I also have no children concerns with this bookcase. I do have two dogs and a cat but have had no problem with this not being attached to the wall. I bought two and they both seem very sturdy. I've had them for a little over two years with no issues.
902431
It's a bit wobbly on carpet, but I think it should be fine. I absolutely love this bookcase. It's very nice looking and was easy to put together.
1168018
I reenforced ours. It held the weight pretty well but it tended to lean forwards where we have it placed. It is a very sturdy shelf and will hold plenty enough books. I can upload a picture if you would like to see our shelf full of books.
469068
I don't think so. The way the unit assembles, there are locking type mechanisms on each row designed to provide an additional kind of sturdiness when put together properly. I considered leaving out a shelf myself. However, I determined it wasn't worth turning the unit into an unstable piece.
1499631
I have some books on my bottom shelf. The stability of the shelf really has to do with how securely you can get this up against the wall. Mine is pretty stable but due to the baseboard you can't get the little foot on the bottom of the bottom shelf right against the wall. The bottom shelf is flush to the wall but the little support is not. You can put some decent weight on the shelves, like books and plants but if you are looking to support a library of books and binders, this is probably not the shelf for you.
653466
It's very sturdy and able to hold a decent amount of weight. I'm almost 170 lbs and can sit on the top (when shelf is horizontal) with any feeling of wobble or give. You'd want to mount the shelf to a wall if you put anything heavy on top.
415787
I have mine in its side and I am using books to prop up the shelves. They do not have the proper support to hold much weight. Think knock-knacks, not books. It does hold a flat screen tv perfectly when on its side, but the inner shelves don't hold much weight themselves. Hope this helps
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.
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.
2162246
We put a Cuisenart and a Juicman on one, and a toaster oven on the other. For heavy books or over, say, 25 pounds, it might be shakey, unless attached to the wall. The shelves are 3/8" pressboard, so it's not meant for heavy-duty garage work, but more like kitchen shelf extras, or light books and student decoration. But in a corner, it does look quite nice, just like this picture you see. We're happy with it.
1295926
I don't think it's a good idea to put another bookcase on top of this one. The design is not meant to hold anything heavier then 60 lbs. If you do set another bookcase on top then I suggest you bolt them both to the wall.
1024853
Yes very sturdy. I'm using it to hold very heavy books. This is a great product and looks as advertised
2090801
It's surprisingly sturdy. The two adjustable shelves are about 1/2 inch thick. We have it in our hall bathroom holding bathroom-y odds and ends, which are pretty light. I would say it's about as heavy-duty as those bookshelves that you could buy at a big box store.
2162245
We put a Cuisenart and a Juicman on one, and a toaster oven on the other.For heavy books or over, say, 25 pounds, it might be shakey, unless attached to the wall.The shelves are 3/8" pressboard, so it's not meant for heavy-duty garage work, but more like kitchen shelf extras, or light books and student decoration.But in a corner, it does look quite nice, just like this picture you see. We're happy with it.
1890354
I wouldn't think so since the side pieces of the desk/bookcase go from the absolute top to the very bottom. You may be able to play around with the instructions and leave a few pieces out. The sides and very top board are thick enough that I think they would be sturdy without the bookshelves there. But you would just have to be creative when assembling it.
717491
Mine is nice and sturdy. I use it for research and I have several heavy books on it.
707486
It's a nice piece. I think it could handle the DVDs as long as you don't make it top-heavy. Mine seems pretty sturdy, but I do have it against the wall - recommend doing that for yours. Doesn't rattle or sway.