Has the top shelf on this stand shown any evidence of sagging or cracking?
942443
No the top shelf has no sagging or cracking. I have a 60"TV sitting on it with no problems.
942444
Never once! It a very well made piece of furniture. I have to be honest, I thought it would be like the Sauder pieces, but it is seriously very well constructed and a strong sturdy piece.
942445
I would not recommend this cabinet, it is not made of real natural wood. I bought this cabinet in August of 2012, because of the type of crews. One got stuck it was hard, to get out of the hole. The summer of 2013 it was still, not put together all because of one crew. It seems like it was not sturdy, I got so frustrated I broke it up! and threw it in the trash. So please! don't waste your money
760183
I'd agree with everyone else's comments - the shelves themselves are very sturdy but the back panel is more for decorative purposes. I keep a mix of heavy and light books on these shelves and they dont appear to have bowed at all
1742100
I've got every shelf (except for the top, most shallow one) filled with a mix of books. It's held up fine, with very little wobble/no tipping at all. This is without the wall attachment, meaning I've just got it just leaning at an angle against my wall.
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.
1376208
I shelf might be affixed, I can't remember. It looks just like the picture when complete.
1921451
Not aware of that either. The unit arrived in excellent condition and because if its sturdiness I do not anticipate any problems under normal use. Here's hoping.
351124
I would not trust it. When I received mine, a couple of the shelves were already broken from shipping. It was not well built, and I returned it.
261070
No, the top and lower shelf appear to have been milled from dimension lumber (although lighter weight than traditional dimensional lumber you might pick up at the hardware store, e.g., a 1 x 10" plank) and the top is inlaid with a light colored wood to produce a nice pattern. Overall the piece is well made, sturdy, and was relatively easy to assemble.
295907
Our shelf has +3 yrs and still it is working properly, so do not worry about shelfs, they're designed for long life! Good luck!
1936742
They don't sag so far, I haven't cut any extremely long materials, so I don't know about long pieces. I will say that it is a great stand. I really enjoy using it and it is user friendly.
1979705
The top shelf tends to bend with the weight of 3 pairs of shoes and might make the side boards bend inwards without the middle shelf making the sides straight. I ended up buying 2 units and removed the top shelf of one and put the other complete one on top of that. Either way, I don't put too much because of the shelf bending from the weight. Hope this helps.
749941
Not at all. Its a great mattress that provides alot of support at a really nice price. Mine has lasted a year now with no noticable sag.
985632
The unit seems to be all solid wood (top, sides) the shelving is wood and veneers, I found the unit to be of top quality and would certainly buy it again if it was necessary to do so.
1555593
Yes. The top shelf is reinforced and sturdy. Bottom shelf is just sheet metal.
800591
I'm not sure what the question is. If it's how much weight does this bookcase hold, I would say a fair amount. I have books on every shelf, majority of the shelf covered and I haven't seen any sagging yet. The shelf can be a little wobbly if you don't secure it to the wall but I have it butted up against another shelf.
2018542
While the stand may look weak, I haven't had any problem with it so far (6 weeks). If you need to move/slide it, have someone help you as the unit is bulky.
1404584
By the flat wooden surface on top. This rigid flat-top design is renowned for its stability, provided that it also sits on a flat surface. The thick wooden legs have the tensile strength to hold numerous counts of their own weight, when used in conjunction with the rigid flat surfaces I touched on previously. Two metal bars are included which fit snugly into the middle compartment and provide additional support (as if those glorious flat surfaces need any more support, amirite?) I do wish the middle compartment was taller though, can't even fit blu-rays in there vertically. Less sarcastic, the stand has been holding my 65' flat screen for over 2 years now, no sagging or anything, I don't know how it would hold up against a large CRT style TV though. And blu rays/DVDs won't fit vertically, so you'll want a separate rack if you have a lot.