Abstract: A shelving system with removable shelves (13) comprises pairs (1) of uprights (2) that are interconnected by cross-bars (3). It is characterized in that the uprights (2) of a pair (1) are provided on their facing faces (4) with regularly spaced apart pegs (6) on which riders (8) are placed, which riders can be removed only by being lifted. The riders (8) are each provided with one or two lateral fastening lugs (9) projecting beyond the footprint of the pair (1) of uprights (2) and co-operating with respective recesses (15) situated in each of the corners (14) of each shelf (13) to support said shelf (13). The shelves are easily installed and removed without tools and cleaning is easy.