This set of shelves can be put down wherever it's needed and leans casually against the wall. For the less casual, there's also a fastener included to attach it to the wall if desired. The shelves are graduated from 8 1/2" wide at the bottom to 4 1/2" wide at the top, with plenty of space between them to hold and display most anything you have. The best part is that it ships in seven pieces, and can be assembled using only your bare hands. -Steve Mackintosh