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Shelf

What is a Shelf?

A shelf is a flat horizontal wooden (or other) material that is mostly attached to the wall for the storage or display of items. Generally, it has compartments where goods are placed.

The shelf consists of a frame and connections on the back that provides more stability. One advantage of using shelf is that it can be adapted for different designs based on objects.

A shelf is a thin flat material (mostly wood), which is long and narrow.

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