can it be safely put together without the very top part?
1621102
Yes, you can but the presentation of the stand don't going to look nice because the missing part
1621103
no, the side portion that comes up as one piece cannot be separated so u have to use as one a while. how that helps.
1621104
Hi Elisa, You can forgo the top part, but it gives more stable to the unit overall. Not quite sure if you going with out the top part. If your not gonna use the top part and rail, you could get a fine hacksaw and cut away the upper arms and use plastic tabs to where the cut is made. Hope this helped, have a good day!! gary
1822851
No. Spinning the top (or any section) unscrews the whole thing. And any slight turn of any part makes the whole thing unstable and flimsy.
1107866
No, but my husband was able to put most of it together without help. Didn't seem too complicated.
1973542
The whole top could come detached if you wanted to replace it with something else I'm sure. It could come off and be a fancy wall shelf also. But when I received this, the frame was already set up.. and I'm not saying if you took the top piece off that it wouldn't harm the product either. It's really just up to the buyer what they want to do and risk doing. Also white can really light up a tight space but over time it get's messy!! Always consider the pros and cons.
1251332
You can remove the casters (you have to put them on during assembly) but the top is smooth - there is no notch or way to secure the top of the bottom stack with the bottom of the top.
984857
I suppose you could assemble the bench without it, but a) as another person said the damper to keep the top from slamming shut is attached to it; b) the divider also makes the unit stable; c) The lid/seat might sag without support.
1517995
You could put the cabinet together without the X section. It is not required for structural integrity.
504554
I'm not sure you would want to do that without hinging the top pieces to the wall. They're very sturdy but I wouldn't stack anything on top of them without hardware especially if kids will be around. I think it would be very dangerous without bracketing The top piece to the wall and to the base unit
1617858
No way, although it looks nice, it is very unsteardy. Mine even broke when putting together.
231338
Yes it can an don't think about buying that elevated latter, you will spend more time putting it back together than using it cause if you hit one hurdle it comes all apart.
78910
No, you'll have to assemble it yourself. However, it isn't difficult. All pieces are well marked.
1167896
The bottom piece could be but I do not think the top piece would be sturdy without the support.
28809
We did not get hardware to do it, but if you purchas it separately and secure the tops to he wall (hardware for that included) I do not see why it would be a problem. It's a nice idea.
1061425
Yes, it can be assembled without the trays. Just omit the tray assembly instructions.
1057335
It can be assembled or unassembled. I'm sure over time it will become a bit more loose.
1279765
No it's a solid rectangle. Building it with one side removed would be unsafe.
1702360
Yes, just be very careful not to break any of the parts that you will be removing :)