Would it be possible to secure this bookcase to the wall?
1834635
Yes, I believe Sauter supplies a bracket that will enable you to secure it to the wall.
1834636
I don't know for sure; but mine is full enough that weight alone will hold it in place. I have 2 side by side in a corner. The back board is flimsy. If I were in earthquake country, my answer would be different.
1834637
Yes, they actually include the hardware to do so, but it isn't a heavy duty bracket and there is only one.
1834638
yes, use a brace attaching the back to the wall. the top is a recessed well which would hide the brace.
1740500
If mounted to the wall or door, I think it would hold books well. Kids books often seem either very small or huge. You can check the item description for the depth of the shelf to determine if you could place them like a bookshelf or you'd need to display them with the cover/back against the wall/door. BUT, yes - I think it would really hold general house-stuff nicely, but securing it to the wall or door is essential especially if children will be using it. Gotta keep the little ones safe :) Thanks!
2042194
I would say no unless you connect the shelf to the wall. You could always put together w/o the back and give it a try.
1740501
IF it was secured an they were lightweight books, yes. They give you instructions and the screws to secure it. :-)
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.
1053230
No; however, it does have mounts for the wall located towards the top. This is meant to secure the bookcase against the wall. I purchased this with the intent of hanging it to about adult eye level, but wisely decided to leave on the floor. I did not want to experiment with a toddler who likes to habitually rearrange books. Also, the bookcase can hold many books. I really did not want to take a chance on putting that much weight on the book case.
1976163
The top few shelves might be a little narrow for that purpose but if you anchor it to the wall, it may work.
2243832
I would be a little hesitant about that. I have the bookshelf placed on a carpet and while it is sturdy enough for the books, it can sway if you move it back and forth, especially as the sides and back are open.
2146736
There are no holes for nails or other ways to secure to the wall; however, the back is open so the frame could theoretically sit on picture hooks or some such. I'm not sure the plastic would hold up to the weight of the CD's if you tried that. Don't think I would risk it.
1975607
Definitely! The item is hung on the wall with wall anchors. We regularly hang jackets (multiple on each hook), back packs, scarves, etc. I have never felt as though it wasn't secure.
1335607
No. Once its mounted to the wall with anchors, its there forever. The only way to modify it would be to saw it and install hinges and bottom braces. If you did that you wouldn't be able to use the side shelving. Probably not worth all that effort.
1142859
Not easily but it could be done. The rear wall of the cabinet is not strong enough to hold it. Eye hooks on the top would not work well either as the top will not support the weight. You could buy a pair of shelf brackets and set the cabinet on them and then secure the top with the little L pieces that came with it to keep it from tipping. the only other option would be to replace the back of the cabinet with a real wood piece of plywood properly secured to the top,sides ,and bottom.
436020
You don't need to secure it to a wall with screws. After the bottom section is put together place it on the wall to see if the shelves are aligned. If not make adjustments and continue with the top section.
43291
Dear friend,I did not secure it to the wall. It stands there stably. You are able to put something such as small piece of thin wood or sth. else underneath its front lower cornerpoints in order to make sure it is stable.
1990360
If it were against a wall, perhaps. It's not so much a matter of 'sturdy' as the tall height for a relatively narrow base. I think it could hold the weight but might tip. I suspect their bookcase might be a better choice, I also have one of those and it's been perfect.
2006236
You could, but I wouldn't be surprised to find that they make a taller bookcase... Probably a better look...
509740
Good question - maybe? It's pretty heavy. I suppose if you have the right hardware to fix it to the wall it would work. The back of the shelf where it appears to be a "solid" backing, is just a heavier piece of cardboard though. So you'd have to attach it to the wall using the frame. I don't think that would be very sturdy -- especially once you actually put things *on* the shelf.