Does this have to be against a wall? Is it sturdy enough to stand in the middle of a room with no wall?
921134
I love this bookcase. I don't have it against to any wall I used it to divide my leaving room and my office. My cats love to claim on it and sleep on top :-).
921135
The back is pretty ugly (and necessary for overall stability). I would not recommend it as a wall-divider without significant modification.
921136
I would say probably not.....it is pretty sturdy, but not sure it could stand alone.....
921137
Hi Lisa. Yes it does have to be against a wall. There is a backing that goes on it and the back end of the particle boards is not stained, So it would look unfinished. I hope this helps you in your decision.
1165614
It is supposed to be able to stand alone but is knocked over very easily. It comes with a hook to hang on the wall and that has worked out well for me. I wouldn't recommend leaving it on table if you aren't able to hang it up be sure it's on the floor
797086
It stands up very well on its own - no wall mount included. It's small so it wouldn't hurt a child even if it fell down.
1863765
You can put it next to the wall, but not against it. I wouldn't recommend it b/c the hinge or lid may hit the wall. I put ours as close to the wall as we can get it and it is still a space saver.
1499071
I wouldn't place it in a corner. It needs to rest flat against a wall and would not do that in a corner.
1642355
no it does not... it can be left free standing in the the middle of a room.
2191775
It does not need a wall to support it. It won't be extra firm but you will not fall back either, reclining is the best description for it.
1807952
it can stand on its own but it doesn't have anything in the back, most likely things will fall. if you put it against a wall and make sure it doesn't move around then yes you can keep it standing. Otherwise I suggest you secure it to the wall with the screws provided.
1377336
It will be fairly sturdy just note that it will not sit up against a wall because the feet are at least 9 inches on either side probably more.
1317412
It is free standing, however I found it much more stable by a boring it to the wall. One of the issues of stability is that I have wood trim where the floor meets the wall. So it could not be firmly push right against the wall. This piece is amazing and I highly recommend it. It complimented the other wood colors I have in my bathroom.
1676656
Mine isn't wall anchored and it's pretty stable. I've two spacers at the top of the shelves to off set the small amount of space that is caused by the shelves being against the floor board on the bottom but that's all and it is very stable to me. If you feel it's not stable enough free standing then I'd use an anchor at the top. Another thing to consider is if you plan to lay anything on top of the shelves such as a thin book or DVD case, be aware that if your not careful, it might slip down the back and you might have to dig it out. This happened to me and I had to get a pair of grabbers to get it out. To keep this from happening again, I placed a shelf mat on top of the shelves. Hope this helps.
92457
If you don't want to recline, you can put it up against a wall. If you want to recline, then you'll need a fair bit of space. At least a couple feet. I can't say for sure how much as mine's in the middle of the room.
760181
Shelves are very sturdy. The back panel is not. If the unit is to be placed against a wall, it will be fine. I have heavy books and wine bottles on my shelves with no problem. Unit looks like a piece that cost more than it really did.
1459800
No, it leans against the wall. It's well made (you assemble), but once it's put together it's very sturdy. It seems to be designed so that when you add weight it gets more firm.
1305032
It stands fine alone. I never attached to wall or bed. Assembled, it is pretty heavy.
1198516
The stand does not need to be attached to a wall or placed against a wall for support. My stand is inside an armoire. It is quite stable but then it remains secure inside the armoire. I would not place it on a table that could be bumped by accident. A sharp jolt could cause it to tip over as the weight of the TV makes it somewhat top heavy. Good luck.
1564223
We are using it against a wall and not in a corner and it looks good. I am very happy with the unit. It was easy to assemble.