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The even more preferred product used are wooden, acrylic, glass, steel and also wrought iron shelves. Each of these has own benefits and drawbacks. Wooden, steel and wrought iron are usually much more sturdy and durable, having the ability to withstand even more weight. Glass as well as polymer are much more for holding tiny things like bathroom toiletries, cars and truck tricks, books or cd cases. The material chosen will depend on your objective for the certain shelf. Also consider where you are going to place your shelf. It would be crazy to place a wooden shelf in the bathroom, as it could obtain wet and rot over time.