Abstract: The present invention provides a storage device comprising (a) a receiving member comprising one or more receiving member receptacles, the receiving member receptacle being defined by opposing end edges; and (b) an insertion member comprising (i) a body portion capable of supporting a cantilever load and (ii) a retention device portion capable of being stably inserted into the receiving member receptacle. The present invention further provides a free standing storage system. The present invention also provides a storage system mountable to a fixed surface.