Abstract: A rack for stacking flat articles, in particular cases for CDs and other disc-type information carriers, has a stand part and a base part. The stand part is provided with substantially horizontally aligned compartments for accommodating the flat articles. The base part is formed by a base plate which can be connected with the stand part and the base area of which is larger than the projection of the stand part on the base plate. The base plate can be removed for packing purposes, and is divided into base plate parts which are of such a size that at least in one transverse dimension they do not project over the width of the stand part. Accordingly, the cross-section of packaging for the entire rack does not exceed, or exceeds only to an insignificant extent, the cross-section of the stand part.

Abstract: A storage unit for compact discs or other like storage media having three column members positioned in a triangular formation when seen from above. A plurality of substantially horizontal shelves are each located in slots provided in the column members. Each shelf member can receive onto its surface between columns at least two storage media items, each spaced from the adjacent item by relief features which may include an upward projection of the shelf member, a downward projection of the proximate shelf member, or both.