Can I leave the wine rack out when assembling or is it integral to the structure?
1807390
The wine rack fits inside the shelf, so you can leave it out if you choose.
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!
1042529
They show it in a four high configuration here, http://www.momastore.org/museum/moma/ProductDisplay_Houdini-Wine-Rack_10451_10001_46151_-1_26669_11520 , and if you have shelf on each side that should provide support to keep it from falling. I say Go For it!
1517995
You could put the cabinet together without the X section. It is not required for structural integrity.
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.
1759714
There are two shallow drawers under the wine rack I've found no issues with opening and closing them
1738177
I put this table together almost a year ago and had to look at it, the bottom shelf has cuts into it to shape into the legs and be screwed in, the legs don't have cuts into them but the holes for the screws will be there (only seen from the inside on the side and back), I would say yes you can leave the shelf out and I agree with your comment, I am dusting this table all the time but it's a great space for three large picture frames. I am impressed with the table, it is in my living room and am very happy with it. I hope this helps.
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.
1689037
The cabinet frame simply bolts onto the table brace. If you leave it off it will not affect the integrety of the table. There is no place for a tower other than on the table or on the floor where the cabinet would have been.
957698
The wine rack is screwed in and can be removed. I know because it was too large for wine glasses and we had to make some adjustments
431281
Yes, I believe you can just leave the middle shelf out. There are double screws on each leg that holds the shelf but they are not necessary for the integrity of the bench. It feels very sturdy and I really like that for sitting on while putting shoes on etc.
1433120
Mine is on the floor. I put felt circles on the legs as we have wood floors. It is actually a pretty nice wine rack - doesn't take up too much space
2167303
Yes, you can leave it off when assembling or remove later when changing area is not needed.
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.
712689
The rack is good. The only issue I have is that some odd sized or odd shaped wine bottles can slide forward and off the shelves. Not good. I tacked down some material (as in that used to line tool chests) to the rear "shelf" of each rack. Voila! I would buy another.
243506
Yes, technically, I am sure you can leave out any two of the lower dividers, but it might impact the integrity due to the weight distribution. You cannot leave out all, because it will be impossible to keep the rack together with only the back plywood holding the weight. On the other hand I would not advise leaving out either of the end pieces as I don't recall if that exposes unfinished particle board edges. I also would not leave out more than one of the divider, again not sure how much structural impact it will create in the middle. The doors are independent of the dividers. BTW, they are sliding doors. Yes, technically, I am sure you can leave out any two of the lower dividers, but it might impact the integrity due to the weight distribution. You cannot leave out all, because it will be impossible to keep the rack together with only the back plywood holding the weight. On the other hand I would not advise leaving out either of the end pieces as I don't recall if that exposes unfinished particle board edges. I also would not leave out more than one of the divider, again not sure how much structural impact it will create in the middle. The doors are independent of the dividers. BTW, they... » Read More Yes, technically, I am sure you can leave out any two of the lower dividers, but it might impact the integrity due to the weight distribution. You cannot leave out all, because it will be impossible to keep the rack together with only the back plywood holding the weight. On the other hand I would not advise leaving out either of the end pieces as I don't recall if that exposes unfinished particle board edges. I also would not leave out more than one of the divider, again not sure how much structural impact it will create in the middle. The doors are independent of the dividers. BTW, they are sliding doors. « Show Less
1786311
It is fairly easy to put together. It took 2 of us about an hour. You certainly have the option to leave out the wine rack. The wine rack is made out of cardboard that you can easily slide in slide out.