Since the bookcase does not have a solid back, how tall does a book need to be to avoid missing the back-rails (not fall through to the wall behind)?
587469
I have this bookcase full and there is no fall through problem. It can be fastened to the wall. Very nice piece for the money.
587470
Well...my trusty Stanley Fat Max tape measurer shows 6 1/4" clear space between the shelf and bottom of back bar (1x2). Hope that helps.
2133261
My Seville bookcase is loaded with books. So far -- no problem! I have hardcovers, paperbacks, large, and small books. I love it! Mine is inside an extra bedroom closet -- fits great, looks nice, and I can stack or sit books individually. If you try the bookcase, I hope you like it as much as I like mine!
519279
I'm not sure. The manufacturer says not to put more than 40 lbs. on the shelf, it doesn't say anything about the bookcase. I'd say no, because the back is simply cardboard tacked on to the wood frame.
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.
19533
About 12 inches. I have dozens of books on mine. Vertical or horizontal will fit.
1362002
I wouldn't use this as a bookcase.... It's pretty deep and the the spaces would be difficult unless you are just storing books.
1718735
I don't have the bookcase in front of me, but it easily fits one of our books that is 10 inches wide, 13 inches tall. You position the shelves yourself when you assemble the bookcase, so you can choose the height of the sections. From what I remember, there are several evenly spaced notches to choose from. We purposely left the bottom shelf quite tall for oversized books and items. Hope that helps.
2118313
The back is totally thin cardboard. The rest of it is pretty solid. I'm guessing not solid wood but it's a SOLID bookcase (could not move it by myself)
220787
No. There is quarter trim on the top of the bookcase that will not let two bookcases to butt up next to each other without space.
1295924
I don't think it's a good idea to put another bookcase on top of this one. The design is not meant to hold anything heavier then 60 lbs.If you do set another bookcase on top then I suggest you bolt them both to the wall.
1250161
I would be nervous doing that, as mine is also on carpet and definitely leans against the wall. I would be nervous that it would topple over if bumped too hard. We have a different bookcase doing something similar on our carpted floor - we went for a bookshelf that is both wider and deeper.
1121089
The best way is to put a small sturdy side table against the wall and then stack books up on either side until you reach the exact height of 26 inches from the floor. The bottom of the cabinet that holds the closed desk should be mounted 26 inches from the floor, and the table and books will hold it up there for you because the desk is quite heavy for anyone to hold up while you try to level it with a level and then screw in both sides. If there is no stud where you're wanting it, (you have to have it in a stud in the wall or it'll pull right out because it's heavy) then you can pre-drill new holes in the center of the cabinet and put two screws in down the middle into the wall stud closest to where you want to hang it. You can fill the old holes with wood putty and use black craft paint to cover the putty and make it look right again. Hope this helps.
1448980
When the stand is extended to its highest position and with the book holder attachment attached, the middle of the attachment is 54" from the floor. If this is too low for you, you could solve the problem by removing the wheels from the base and putting it on a box which is the right height to raise the stand to the level you want (the base is a square with 13" sides).
1499631
I have some books on my bottom shelf. The stability of the shelf really has to do with how securely you can get this up against the wall. Mine is pretty stable but due to the baseboard you can't get the little foot on the bottom of the bottom shelf right against the wall. The bottom shelf is flush to the wall but the little support is not. You can put some decent weight on the shelves, like books and plants but if you are looking to support a library of books and binders, this is probably not the shelf for you.
150733
Although it looks quite unsturdy after you see for yourself how it all went together, even with the shelves full of stuff, it hasn't yet actually looked like it would ever fall over, although the heavy stuff is on the bottom. BUT if there are ANY small children or disabled or elderly people in the house, I would NOT recommend this bookcase. The top half WILL easily separate and fall on anyone who pulls on it a little too much. And it could separate and fall over if someone bumps into it too hard or falls against it.OR, as the previous answer states, you really should fasten the top half to the wall or something next to it. Whatever would hold it up best. Although it looks quite unsturdy after you see for yourself how it all went together, even with the shelves full of stuff, it hasn't yet actually looked like it would ever fall over, although the heavy stuff is on the bottom. BUT if there are ANY small children or disabled or elderly people in the house, I would NOT recommend this bookcase. The top half WILL easily separate and fall on anyone who pulls on it a little too much. And it could separate and fall over if someone bumps into it too hard or falls against it.OR, as the previous answer states, you really should fasten the... » Read More Although it looks quite unsturdy after you see for yourself how it all went together, even with the shelves full of stuff, it hasn't yet actually looked like it would ever fall over, although the heavy stuff is on the bottom. BUT if there are ANY small children or disabled or elderly people in the house, I would NOT recommend this bookcase. The top half WILL easily separate and fall on anyone who pulls on it a little too much. And it could separate and fall over if someone bumps into it too hard or falls against it.OR, as the previous answer states, you really should fasten the top half to the wall or something next to it. Whatever would hold it up best. « Show Less
2026351
It's just under 6 feet tall and about a foot wide and deep.... It doesn't take up much space at all, but, holds a good amount of books... I only purchased 1, but, want another... Assembly wasn't the worst, but, be patient... The wood is of decent quality.... It comes with a screw for the wall (for support)... I placed mine on carpet and it seems sturdy, but, I still used the wall attachment
2006236
You could, but I wouldn't be surprised to find that they make a taller bookcase... Probably a better look...