If I left out the second shelf from the top (so that I can fit a taller monitor), could I still close the desk?
363080
I'm not sure, but my concern would be that I don't think the unit would be sturdy enough without all of the shelves in place.
363081
I think so. The desk surface when folded sits against the outside rails of the shelf and the second shelf from the top. I think that it would still rest on the sides with the shelf removed.
1196903
The desk is very large. We have a 20 inch monitor now, but the space could easily accommodate larger. ...it would be in front of the shelf, which, there is plenty of space.
1326580
The shelf under the keyboard does not seem to move-looks like it is permanent. Your monitor will definitely fit-the top shelf is adjustable and you can put it at the upper level, no problem
221821
Yes you can leave the top off if you want. You can also change the heights of the drawers if you want. The top snaps on and off easily.
1572245
Yes you could, the item comes "assembly required". So you would just set bottom tray out without setting up pillars to add second shelf.
1595942
not sure, perhaps you could remove bottom panel of middle drawer. track down mfr and ask them. or lay files flat. desk is nice/good value
929554
Yes, although your tower will be on the edge of the desk unless you make cubby space large enough for it- I don't recommend using the shelving under the desk because you might have overheating problems. I have my laptop and an extra monitor and there is still plenty of room for my textbooks if I push the laptop back a little bit. This desk is the best purchase I've ever made for the price.
1748066
Yes you sure can. I'm 6'2 and have been using the desk without the bottom shelf for about 6 months now with no issues.
790385
You can actually have the desk and shelf stand separate. So you can switch them around if you want.
1206435
The gap is 15". I wanted to do the same thing with the desk. My desktop is about 20" high, but I was able to make it work pretty easily by not adding the small upper shelf on that side. It was easy to put together without it and it doesn't compromise the structural integrity of the desk at all. It's actually one of the few desks that I've found that actually works well for that. (In fact, there was even room for me to park a couple of external hard drives on the lower shelf with the desktop with plenty of breathing room.)
490859
Yes, you could just leave the shelf part out but the legs have notches in them to hold the shelf so those would be visible without the shelf in place.
1414991
Not sure if that will work.The top shelf has a hinged door attached to it. The next lower shelf is just set in so you probably could leave that one out. As I mentioned in a previous review, my husband had to re-drill the holes for the screws to make them go in straight and keep the sides aligned. Hope that helps
1619352
I am not sure what you mean, if it is how close to the edge of a desk can you place the bottom of the monitor to the edge of a desk. As close as the stand allows, however the chance of the monitor gatting bumped and falling is greater the closer to the edge.
172686
I think leaving the middle shelf out would compromise the stability of the table. You would have to use two diagonal board across the back to keep the table stable.
735391
Yep, sure can. I wasn't sure about this desk, but it has been very useful and very sturdy so far. Just watch out if you get a keyboard with some height - tends to rub in the underside of the shelf.
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.
671971
I'm pretty sure that there would be holes without the monitor shelf. We don't have the keyboard tray on, it just sits on top of the desk.