Would this work if mounted to a sturdy surface (upside down) instead of the ceiling? Is the center piece sturdy enough to support a 50lb tv?
574431
Personally, with the narrow base I wouldn't advise it. The mechanism is strong enough, but the base would only be 3x6 inches to support the weight.
574432
Yeah it is very sturdy and metal. I use it from the ceiling and it works perfect. I would recommend this product for you, I might get another one.
1823991
The piece is sturdy and the top piece of wood is very solid. I don't have anything heavy on it, but I wouldn't hesitate to sit on it and *I* weigh 250 lbs. So I think it could certainly support a 50 lb TV.
264665
I have a 50 inch flat screen tv on it and it hold that just fine...My estimate is that it will easily hold 150 lbs..
2235979
It should hold it ok - very sturdy. The only thing you need to know is how wide the stand is vs your TV because you don't want the TV hanging off the end. Some stands will tell you how big a TV it can hold.
668709
Technically, it might hold the weight if the 30 pounds were evenly distributed across the entire unit. Or, it might support a smaller (17-20") flat-screen, but I don't believe it would provide the stability or support necessary for something of that size and value. I wouldn't recommend it for what you want.
1703666
I imagine it is sturdy enough to hold a 55" TV, but it would look funny because you would have 7-8" of TV out beyond the cabinet, and it probably be top heavy, thus not very safe.
255592
Don't know - the support at the corners is very heavy duty, but there's none in the center. It would depend on how big the bottom of the TV is. If it's big enough, of course, the corners will support it fine.
238620
I mounted mine on a plywood base only (with no rear supports) and it works just fine. I think the key would be the weight of the TV. My TV weighs less than 30 pounds. If you have a TV more than that stability might be an issue.
115505
Perhaps I am misunderstanding your question: This is a free standing TV stand. It works great for our 50" TV and we love it and the looks !!!
47899
Well I've got a 32'' flat screen TV on it, and that thing is about a sturdy as can be. I'd say so long as your TV has a sturdy base and can fit onto it, it should be able to hold a 50'' flat screen no problem.
1847484
it seems pretty solid. We use it as a media stand for a 64" Sony TV and it supports it well. Check the piece carefully when it arrives, if you order it. Ours was damaged in shipping. We were reimbursed and kept the piece because we have it inside a niche and damaged corner didn't show.
1806450
I would say yes. Just confirm your TV weight versus the rated hold weight (100+ lbs, I believe?). I would recommend you use the wood screws provided drilled into wall studs, instead of drywall anchors. Once I had the mounting plate installed, I hung from it by my hands (I'm 175lbs) and it was solid.
582912
It is surely strong/sturdy enough to place a TV on top o the stand as long as you fell the TV is secure and won't tip over???
1281175
Yes, it should be. We used with our 55" plasma and it is very stable. (I believe our tv weighs in @ 100lbs).Jennifer G.
1556981
Yes. The stand is sturdy enough to handle that size TV. I have a 50" on mine and it works well.
396502
Yes, this item would work for that purpose. It is quite heavy duty, and has a non-slip surface. I use it to hold my 32" flat screen tv so that I can turn it to view it from different areas in a large room. The base of the tv sits on the turntable and my television is very stable sitting on this. It rotates easily in all directions. I think that for the purpose you have in mind it will work just fine.
1865646
I have a 32" flatscreen on the top, the middle holds a 5+/- lb av receiver and a middle surround speaker. I just tried sitting on the top shelf with the tv still on it and it did not seem like it would break. I am just under 200lbs. I did not put all my weight on it but enough to know it can hold about 50 lbs without worry. Id even go as far to say it holds 100lbs on the top shelf alone but you shouldn't put anything that heavy on it either way; no tv weighs that much that you wouldn't just mount to the wall. It is really unbelievably sturdy for the material and assembly. slight wobble but not fall apart wobble. you would have to try to break it in order to. I have a 32" flatscreen on the top, the middle holds a 5+/- lb av receiver and a middle surround speaker. I just tried sitting on the top shelf with the tv still on it and it did not seem like it would break. I am just under 200lbs. I did not put all my weight on it but enough to know it can hold about 50 lbs without worry. Id even go as far to say it holds 100lbs on the top shelf alone but you shouldn't put anything that heavy on it either way; no tv weighs that much that you wouldn't just mount to the wall. It is really unbelievably sturdy for the material and assembly. slight wobble... » Read More I have a 32" flatscreen on the top, the middle holds a 5+/- lb av receiver and a middle surround speaker. I just tried sitting on the top shelf with the tv still on it and it did not seem like it would break. I am just under 200lbs. I did not put all my weight on it but enough to know it can hold about 50 lbs without worry. Id even go as far to say it holds 100lbs on the top shelf alone but you shouldn't put anything that heavy on it either way; no tv weighs that much that you wouldn't just mount to the wall. It is really unbelievably sturdy for the material and assembly. slight wobble but not fall apart wobble. you would have to try to break it in order to. « Show Less