Can I use a bookcase as a room divider?

Open-back bookcases can function as room dividers when positioned back-to-back or against each other. For stability as a divider, anchor the units together at the top and to the floor using earthquake straps or the manufacturer's joinery hardware. Freestanding divider configurations require the units to be mechanically linked. At OfficeFurniture2go.com, we can advise on safe room-divider bookcase configurations — call 1-800-460-0858.