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A modular display rack comprises a plurality of removable, translucent panels that can be edge-illuminated by a captivated fiber optic lighting system. In the best mode, the system forms a single rack, although two or more racks can be combined side by side. The translucent, etched glass panels are

A modular display rack comprises a plurality of removable, translucent panels that can be edge-illuminated by a captivated fiber optic lighting system. In the best mode, the system forms a single rack, although two or more racks can be combined side by side. The translucent, etched glass panels are maintained in a selected three-dimensional orientation, for colorfully displaying selected written or pictorial indicia or artwork, by rail assemblies between which they extend. The rail assemblies comprise stacked, modular parts that may be snap-fitted together by the user. In the best mode a decorative trim piece having a convex or profiled top mounts upon a lower rail. In another alternative embodiment, wherein layers of panels are deployed, a stack of rails is used instead of a single rail. Each rail is secured to a lower shoe, that is fastened to a baseplate or a supporting surface. Pins projecting from the shoes lock within rail keys, and pins projecting from the rails lock within trim piece keys. Another alternative embodiment omits all rails--it deploys a decorative trim piece that is directly-coupled to a shoe to hold a single layer of panels. The panels are sandwiched between adjacent rail layers, secured by pegs and pins. A light source provided by a fiber-optic light stick captivated within the rail assembly radiates light towards the edges of the adjacent panels for illumination. In the best mode a translucent backplate beneath the panels is also illuminated.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A modular display rack comprising:a pair of sides:a plurality of elongated, spaced apart, parallel rail assemblies adapted to be secured to a supporting surface, each rail assembly comprising:a shoe mounted to said supporting surface;a decorative, trim piece for covering

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A modular display rack comprising:a pair of sides:a plurality of elongated, spaced apart, parallel rail assemblies adapted to be secured to a supporting surface, each rail assembly comprising:a shoe mounted to said supporting surface;a decorative, trim piece for covering a shoe and fastened thereto; and,a rail fastened to said shoe and disposed between said shoe and said trim piece;at least one elongated cavity defined in said rail assemblies;a plurality of panels extending between said rail assemblies that are spaced above said supporting surface, each panel comprising edges captivated between portions of the rail assemblies; and,lighting means disposed within said at least one cavity for directing light towards panel edges for illumination.