I would like to use this table as a desk. Is it possible to remove the lower shelf? Will the table without the lower shelf be stable?
1865718
The table is very sturdy, but the legs are long. If the table is against a wall or something so that it isn't free-standing, you could not attach the lower shelf. Just be sure the legs are tightly attached to the top.
1865719
I never installed the lower shelf, it was fine without it.. a small laptop would work if you want to use it as a desk as the table is a little narrow, but it could work..
1865720
The lower shelf is definitely what keeps it stable. I would not recommend not using it.
1865721
It really needs the lower shelf for stability and to make it square. It wobbles without it.
566486
Yes both the upper and lower shelf can be removed. This is a really sturdy stand.
1519976
The instructions indicate that the lower shelf should be positioned as shown in the picture, and this makes the product more stable. You could probably position the shelf a little bit higher, but not much.
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.
228446
The top shelf can be lowered, you just need some muscles to remove it. There is a black plastic thingy under the metal that keeps the shelf in place. You can lower the black thing and then put the shelf again at the level you need it to be. Also a nice feature are the legs, they have black screws that be screwed in or unscrewed to level the entire shelf unit if you don't have a perfectly straight surface. However, you still need to take the poles into account. I hope this was helpful.
201145
The shelf rests on (or more accurately fits over) 2 rods that run from left to right and act as spreaders for the legs. So yes, you could leave the shelf off but I would NOT recommend leaving off the rods that support it, as they add stability to the table and keep the legs the correct distance apart. This is a very solid table when assembled as directed, not sure why you would want it without the shelf? It really does not get in the way and gives it a nice, finished look. Hope this helps, we have been very pleased with this well designed table.
392083
Yes, you could just assemble it without the table. Alternatively though you can just turn the table around to face the other way so it's not in the work area.
172686
I think leaving the middle shelf out would compromise the stability of the table. You would have to use two diagonal board across the back to keep the table stable.
1327415
Not possible, the vertical pieces are all one piece and the horizontal are all separate pieces. If you did this you'd end up with two very low shelves and not anywhere near stable.
565299
You could, but the reverse-Z metal frame (from floor to the edge of the higher shelf) is one piece. It's a very handsome and functional desk/table, but it is trim, so that extra shelf is very useful for the cup of coffee, charger cable, framed photo, pencil jar, unopened mail, etc. to keep your work space uncluttered.
1470304
You can certainly use the table without the bottom in the sense that nothing else is attached to it, but my feeling is that the shelf makes the table more stable.
994113
Yes, I would have to say yes. When putting it together it only required adding the legs to the desk. Taking them off should be just as easy. I have not dismantled the ones I purchased because I have no need to dismantle them. It used five bolts to put the legs to the desk and four screws on the legs to select the preferred height.
1900851
You probably don't want to do that. Its really unstable when its in 2 pieces. There are much better desks that are meant to be one wall pieces. Not a great buy. Very cheap material
176076
You can remove the lower shelf but it may affect the stabiltiy. I may contribute to side to side wobble. Have a nice day
1114745
Yes. That shelf can be readjusted but I am afraid that removing it completely will make the table to be shaky or unstable.
1738177
I put this table together almost a year ago and had to look at it, the bottom shelf has cuts into it to shape into the legs and be screwed in, the legs don't have cuts into them but the holes for the screws will be there (only seen from the inside on the side and back), I would say yes you can leave the shelf out and I agree with your comment, I am dusting this table all the time but it's a great space for three large picture frames. I am impressed with the table, it is in my living room and am very happy with it. I hope this helps.
1843220
I assembled it 4 years ago, so hard to remember. The shelf was definitely it's own piece that was slipped onto the legs. My guess is yes you could omit, but it would probably impact stability.