flat-pack shelving

noun

UK /ˌflætˈpæk ˈʃɛlvɪŋ/

US /ˌflætˈpæk ˈʃɛlvɪŋ/

Shelves that come in a flat box and you put them together yourself.

We bought flat-pack shelving from the store and built it in the living room.

SYNONYMS

ready-to-assemble shelving self-assembly shelves knock-down shelving RTA shelving kit shelving

RELATED WORDS

bookcase shelf unit flat-pack furniture assembly instructions Allen key

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Shelving sold disassembled in a compact package for easy transport.

The flat-pack shelving fit in the back of the car easily.

3. A type of budget-friendly storage furniture common in rental homes.

Students often furnish apartments with flat-pack shelving.

4. Shelving systems designed for quick DIY assembly without special tools.

This flat-pack shelving only needs a screwdriver and ten minutes.