There are pictures of the book case standing horizontally rather than vertically. Is this strong enough to be used as a tv stand instead of bookcase?
1809470
Yes--flat screen -- though there is a liability disclaimer if you do. It is quite stable when used horizontally. I would secure the TV according to the instructions that come w/TV if there are young children around.
200399
yes to both questions,I am well pleased with this book stand!I purchased this in Dec.2012 and it has been well used daily at home and for travel with no problem.I highly recommend this.
1886836
Yes, the shelves are perfect cubes themselves, so they would be the same size vertically or horizontally. The bookcase is designed to be used either way.
812595
It's pretty tall to be a nightstand. It's not the most stable item either. I would advise against using it as such.
1035641
It is a MEDIA cabinet, so it's not meant for books. You could probably put lighter text books on it, but big ones will probably break it or cause warping.
143154
no, and i wouldn't recommend it for a tv stand at all, heavy yes , books, collectibles, etc. when u put heavier items on shelves even the shelves out by weight you put on them and limit the amount of heavy weight you put on each shelf, if you are putting the unit on carpet fasten the unit from the top two polls on back of unit to the wall this will prevent the unit from leaning forward.
1130131
It is strong enough; however the platform might not be large enough for th footprint of the TV. That can be solved by attaching a larger piece of MDF or plywood to the metal base.
858077
I am using it for pictures, but I think it would work fine with books too. It leans against the wall so there should be little risk of it falling over. The side pieces are in two parts and fit together.
540452
I would agree with the previous two responses. I use it to support a large dictionary, with some books on the bottom shelf and light knick-knacks on the middle two.
60106
yes, it is sturdy! I placed a tons of books and it is still working perfect. I admit I was afraid of changing every shelf support because at the end these are just plastic( I mean what is holding the 4 shelves beneath). I did not have time and they are still there working exc! You can find others cheaper but at least for me the price is a little expensive but it worths. At the beginning it looks the same as Walmart or Target's shelf bookcase, but you will notice eventually that the quality is much better. I hope it will help you,AG
1701516
yes, as long as you don't jostle the stand. It has a wide perch and I have had books on it that are heavier than my laptop.
2168960
I use the product to keep Vinyl records in it, which can be quite heavy. I use it as a standalone case and would probably not use it as a wall mounted bookcase. The reason is that it is made out of fiberboard with a not very high quality laminated wood grain. I would be concerned that if you attempted to mount it on the wall, that the fiberboard would brealk under the weight of the books.
1446274
I would say, yes as I have a TV (on stand) on the very top shelf as mine is in our 'exercise room'. Mine is against the wall and the floor is tile. It might be a bit more of an issue if the flooring was carpet (especially high pile).
1917130
No. Infact I tried to bend it so that it could be and it defininetly is not meant to be used as a stand! You can kind of open it and it will stand up, but the slightest jiggle knocks it down.
1168018
I reenforced ours. It held the weight pretty well but it tended to lean forwards where we have it placed. It is a very sturdy shelf and will hold plenty enough books. I can upload a picture if you would like to see our shelf full of books.
1302498
If you fill the shelves with books or heavy decorative items, as I have, it should be pretty stable, although I wouldn't put a TV on top if you have small children who could possibly reach up and topple the bookcase and TV. It would also have to be a flat screen TV, and probably only one as wide and as deep as the top of the bookshelf. It's a good-looking bookcase for the money, though. Also, I've had it for quite a while now, and the interior shelves are showing no signs of buckling under the weight of the books either. Hope this is helpful.
60101
I think it would work fine, I am using mine in a spare room I made into a sewing and craft room and it holds baskets full of items on every shelf including the top of the book case.