how does it collapse....just by pulling up slightly on the shelf?
501797
The support arm has a locking elbow of sorts. It is in two pieces. the section of the arm on top has a protrusion on the end and the other section has a receiver for this protrusion. To lock the support arm, lift up on the shelf with one hand and set the two pieces to the locked position. To lower the shelf, lift up on the shelf again to disengage the support arm and lower the shelf. This sounds like a lot of work but the process is fluid and simple. I hope this helps. I bought six of these, three for each of two shelves. The whole process takes about two seconds to set up, and one second to fold down. The support arm has a locking elbow of sorts. It is in two pieces. the section of the arm on top has a protrusion on the end and the other section has a receiver for this protrusion. To lock the support arm, lift up on the shelf with one hand and set the two pieces to the locked position. To lower the shelf, lift up on the shelf again to disengage the support arm and lower the shelf. This sounds like a lot of work but the process is fluid and simple. I hope this helps. I bought six of these, three for each of two shelves. The whole process takes about two seconds to set up, and one second... » Read More The support arm has a locking elbow of sorts. It is in two pieces. the section of the arm on top has a protrusion on the end and the other section has a receiver for this protrusion. To lock the support arm, lift up on the shelf with one hand and set the two pieces to the locked position. To lower the shelf, lift up on the shelf again to disengage the support arm and lower the shelf. This sounds like a lot of work but the process is fluid and simple. I hope this helps. I bought six of these, three for each of two shelves. The whole process takes about two seconds to set up, and one second to fold down. « Show Less
501798
Sort of. If you just pull up and push in a little at the same time, it will fold up. My wife struggles with it a little.
501799
Lift shelf up n push where the joint for the two piece come together. Push on the part that lock the bracket,
1262588
We have the shelf bracket attached to a small table top and it folds down parallel to the wall; in closed position. I'm guessing that's just how they're displaying it because if they closed it all the way, you wouldn't see it as well. We are really pleased with it, would buy another, recommend it and are really pleased with the quality. Hope this helps.
1018521
No. Although sturdy, these units simply snap together, and there would be some flex, so the likelihood of things falling off the shelf is about 95%.
1470732
Hello. Just raise the top until you hear a click, them you just fold the bottom into the top part. It was really easy once I figured it out.
225629
Not much! I sent this piece of junk back...the clips that hold everything together move very easily, so then it all collapses!
546006
So it kinda collapses on itself. Once it's flat, twist opposite corners and it should fold up into itself. Hope that makes sense.
858239
It does collapse, to almost flat, quite easily! I love my set. It collapses down to about 1.5"
853950
I propped up a magazine & a then a book from the library. It sits on the shelf but not deep enough.The book doesn't stay open, keeps closing, as the shelf that it rest on is shallow & not wide.Jeanne
485822
I've had it for a while & I don't really remember. I think the sides fold out from the back; each shelf hooks over both sides; & the rods separating the rows of cans hook from back to front.
843981
There are 2 legs that need to be screwed in to the shelf. Adjust the legs so the shelf will lay flat.
296665
Yes. That is why I took it down. Put it up for my elderly mother. Looked like it would fall on her. Didn't want to take the chance. Wouldn't suggest it for little kids. Pay a little more for a better shelf.
538261
It moves on slides with rollers. The shelf can be removed by tilting up while extending the drawer. I like how the front of the drawer folds down to provide good access to my keyboard and mouse. Mine has been trouble free.
430015
The shelves fold flat, you would need to dismantle two of the side supports for entire unit to fold flat.
1881167
I don't remember. The shelves were not falling apart, but the connection of the upper and lower portions is what was weak. It was two small wooden nubs for lack of a better word that held it together. I don't recommend the shelf if you plan on putting much weight on it.
366398
I haven't had problems, but bear in mind that I don't use it real often. I know it should not collapse. Hope it helps.
931758
The shelves are structural elements too. They keep the sides together. You'd weaken the whole piece. Cheers
765770
None, I took it out of the box and it folded open, the shelves dropped down and we were done.