is it possible to assemble the unit without the wine rack?
1816313
Yes it is. We did it because we are using the unit as storage in our home office. We used the wine rack elsewhere.
1816314
yes .. we did not install wine rack since we need some more storage space and are not much of wine fans ..
1816315
yep! i have mine set up with the two cabinets, each with a moveable shelf. i did not install the wine rack. i have a very small dining room in my apartment and need to maximize storage space. i use this buffet to hold dishware, candlestick holders, tablecloths & napkins on left cabinet.. trivets, coasters, decorative accents in left drawer. all barware, cocktail accessories/tools, canned tonic, ice bucket, shaker, etc on right side. with a wall-mounted wine rack above the buffet that holds like 20 bottles plus 8-10 hanging pieces of stemware.
1655749
I have not done that, but I am sure you would be able to and I am also sure it would look lovely. Best of luck. I love the rack!
273775
The unit is very substantial. You could do this safely as long as you glue or fasten everything together. I would use a thin coat of some sort of glue that is transparent when dry ("Gorilla glue" comes to mind.). This would add assembly time, but would provide a sturdy wine rack.
796813
Yes, this can be assembled without the handle, there would just be two small holes in the top shelf.
324617
You will need to take the second shelf out, which is easy. In other words you can have a couple smaller bottles on top and then have a couple standing wine bottles on the bottom.
460929
I think the unit needs the bottom rack for stability. You could probably forgo the front and side shelves.
813128
It is set up to be an independent rack. However, I mounted mine but drilling holes in the base. It can be done but it voids the warranty
744654
The wine rack just slides in, it doesn't support anything other than itself so I don't see why you couldn't just leave the shelf open.
2281826
It does not require assembly; however look at the close up picture of the top of the rack. The knob piece that looks like it is missing...really is...there is a open square hole.
744653
Yes you can, you can only not insert the rack and youll have an open space.
1357557
You can build it without...I actually built it without two of the shelves on each side
1611681
The required assembly is as follows; The top section comes in 4 pieces which gets mounted to the top of the bar unit with screws that get inserted into pre-drilled holes. Once the top section is installed there are caps that go over the screw holes to make them less conspicuous. Also, you install the 2 door handles and the shelves that are behind the doors. Please be aware that the wine glass racks are preset and your glasses need the bases to be 3". My glasses had smaller bases and I can not use the wine glass holders.
1807391
You can leave the wine rack out. We didn't use it for ours. It's a great product. We replaced the wooden top with granite - It's awesome!
1829418
No. You need to assemble it. It took me a little over an hour to put it together.
1422770
Yes, it's just flat wood pieces that interlock in place. You don't have to have those in there if you don't want them. I love this wine rack, it's a really pretty piece of furniture... my only problem now is that I have now too many wine glasses for it! ;)
246472
You could assemble the unit without the center shelf. There may be some small holes visible on the back. You could plug them if necessary. It is a well built and solid unit.
850578
No but it is easy to assemble it yourself. I did it by myself in about 30 minutes!