Would there be a way to assemble the end tables without the lower shelf?
490859
Yes, you could just leave the shelf part out but the legs have notches in them to hold the shelf so those would be visible without the shelf in place.
490860
Yes, you can assemble the end tables without the lower shelf. The end tables are put together in the same way as the center table. However, if you dont install the lower shelf then the slots for that will show.
560349
As others have already said: "no", but it's not very difficult and you won't need any specialized tools; just have a couple of beers handy during assembly. :) As I mentioned in an earlier review take it easy on the bolt tightening when attaching the shelves - they aren't kidding when they say "don't over tighten".
1938231
You have to put the pieces together, but the bottom shelf is part of the design and if your do not attach it, the table will not be as stable!
1114744
The bottom shelf provides stability. The table will wobble if you take it out.
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.
1513216
Though I tried, I was unable to locate a storage rack for these tables. They were a gift for my daughter & his husband and they loved the tables without the rack. Good luck trying to locate a rack.
1681836
This unit does not have a bottom to it. It is constructed of a metal frame with zip cover, but there is no bottom shelf. Thanks, The Organizing Place
17122
Yes. Absolutely. You would just leave one set of shelving level out of the assembly.
1278413
No...you cannot move the shelf up higher. You can leave it off...but the table may not be as steady.
2247197
My husband did it, but it wasn't hard. It comes with everything you need. You just have to screw the legs into the top and bottom shelves.
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.
1748067
I put the shelf on and just sit in front of it. It's reasonably sturdy though, so maybe it will be okay without the bottom. I just put my feet on the bottom shelf. :)
801635
Yes you can, each set of shelves come with four double-sided bolts, simply construct the bottom shelf entirely. Then use the bolts to screw the second set of legs for the top shelf. I'm always impressed at how easy these types of shelves are to assemble. =)
2215701
I don't see any reason why you couldn't lower the bottom shelf, but it would mean drilling new holes in the legs so it might not look that tidy. We gave the shelf away so I can't measure to see what the actual clearance is.
335797
the stability would suffer and I believe the table would look rather gangly without the lower shelf; however, you could possibly darken the divots to make them disappear with paint. They do not go through the leg...only on the inside.
2237957
The shelves are held up by metal nubs that can only support them from the bottom; however if you don't use the shelves and just buy bookends that could work.
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.