I search for a piece like this for a very long time. The end pieces can slide end to meet in the center of the middle piece to make it much smaller. You would lose the open shelving. The end pieces require the center piece for the leg on the one side. The center piece cast and alone. You could also take one end piece and turn it so it was in an L shape, if that worked better for your room. This is a very versatile piece. The drawers are great storage in a family room. Easy to put together.