Abstract: A drying rack with multiple wire framed shelves with at least one spacer support shaft and a spacer for each wire framed shelf, wherein the spacer comprises (a) a member having a perimeter, preferably a substantially cylindrical member having a substantially circular perimeter, opposing faces, and a central longitudinal axis, (b) a slot extending inwardly or outwardly from the perimeter between the opposing faces along a line substantially parallel to the central longitudinal axis, and (c) a hole extending inwardly from one face, such that the slot is capable of receiving the wire framed shelf and the hole is capable of receiving the spacer support shaft of the wire framed shelf.