display shelf

Object presentation surface

A display shelf is a shelf designed to showcase objects rather than merely store them.

Display shelves are typically open-faced and positioned at eye level, used in retail stores to present merchandise, in homes to exhibit collectibles or photographs, and in museums for artifacts.

She arranged her pottery collection on the display shelf.

Related

glass case · ledge · mantel · glass · curio · merchandise · retail · exhibit · trophy · shadow box · collectibles · collector's item · store · arrange · tier · wooden · home decor · mounted

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visibility/concealment

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Container for holding items

safe · trunk · chest · storage closet · drawer

purpose (showing vs. storing)

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Rented holding space

supply closet · junk drawer · storage closet · stockroom · back room

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G