Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a modular shelving system for supporting various objects such as home furnishings, books, artistic objects, and the like. The shelving system includes a generally horizontal panel supported by a support assembly that includes a panel and at least one rod. In one example, the shelving system can be moved between first and second arrangements. In the first arrangement, at least two of the support assembly panels are aligned and in the second arrangement at least two of the support assembly panels are unaligned. The shelving system is easily moved between the disassembled and assembled state.

Abstract: A candle stand for holding and displaying a plurality of candles. The candle stand includes vertical rods that form a rigid tripod structure by attaching at the upper ends of the rods via washers, a pivoting, threaded attachment mechanism, and a threaded handle. The rods support horizontal rings that are provided with individual candle holders. The rods are provided with hooks spaced at intervals. The rings are provided with sets of projecting fingers that form channels. To attach the rings to the rods, the hooks are inserted into the corresponding channels on the rings. This forms an attractive, three-dimensional structure that is sufficiently rigid so as to hold a plurality of candles safely, yet is easily disassembled and collapsed into essentially flat components for easy shipping or storage.

Abstract: Containers made of metal wires of different gauges including upper and lower support wires connected by a sidewall, the sidewall being made up of a plurality of wires bent to form delicate, recognizable, decorative items. The items and support wires are connected such that a plurality of mutually supporting triangular frames are formed to brace, rigidify, and stabilize the shape of the wire container.