This set of shelves has an interesting design different from other floating shelves. The mixed metal and wood construction features a steel rail around the top edge of the shelf, making the shelves closer to floating open boxes. The rail functionality is ideal for displaying taller objects that may teeter on a traditional floating shelf. Think of them as an indoor flower box that is perfect for a narrow vase bursting with wildflowers or a ceramic pot sprawling with spiky leaves of a planted palm. No matter what is on display behind the sleek steel railing, it will be well kept in its place on these handsome wall shelves.