The floating shelf is the symbol of clean and uncluttered modern design, so it's unexpected that the Stage Interactive Shelf should have so many hidden features. It appears to be a simple wooden beam that's been mounted to the wall, but it actually functions as drawer equipped with an electrical connection.
You might not even notice the coated steel compartment hidden beneath the timber, which is actually not a solid block of American walnut. It's possible to pull the ledge away from the wall to reveal a secret cavity inside. Within this softly lined space, you can plug in up to five phone chargers and cables for other gadgets. The Spell Stage Interactive Shelf also acts as a tablet dock with a fine channel cut across the back.
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Stage Interactive Shelf Inconspicuously Conceals Wires and Devices
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