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An overhead storage unit for a modular open office system is provided. The storage unit can be either a freestanding unit or a panel mounted unit. The present invention provides easy to assemble units utilizing a minimum of different components for inexpensive manufacturing and ease of construction.

An overhead storage unit for a modular open office system is provided. The storage unit can be either a freestanding unit or a panel mounted unit. The present invention provides easy to assemble units utilizing a minimum of different components for inexpensive manufacturing and ease of construction. In the freestanding unit, identical end panels are used; whereas in the panel mounted unit complementary right and left end panels are formed. In either unit, the shelves and doors are of identical shape. When assembled, engagement tabs on the panel mounted unit prevent the storage unit from being inadvertently removed.

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1. A wall member for a modular office system, the wall member comprising: a panel assembly including a pair of spaced apart vertical support members having a plurality of slots therein, and a storage unit operatively connected to the panel assembly, the storage unit further comprised of: a first en

1. A wall member for a modular office system, the wall member comprising: a panel assembly including a pair of spaced apart vertical support members having a plurality of slots therein, and a storage unit operatively connected to the panel assembly, the storage unit further comprised of: a first end panel having a first outer side, a first inner side, a first bottom edge and a first top edge, a first front edge and a first back edge, wherein the first bottom edge includes a first shelf attachment area on the first inner side and the first back edge includes first engagement tabs having a first angled portion which projects inward towards the first inner side thereon; a second end panel having a second outer side, a second inner side, a second bottom edge and a second top edge, a second front edge and a second back edge, wherein the second bottom edge includes a second shelf attachment area on the second inner side and the second back edge includes second engagement tabs having a second angled portion which projects inward towards the second inner side; a first shelf having a first top surface, a first bottom surface, a first left end and a first right end, wherein the first left end is secured to the first shelf attachment area and the first right end is secured to the second shelf attachment area; and wherein said first engagement tabs engage slots in one of said pair of vertical supports and said second engagement tabs engage slots in another of said pair of vertical supports such that the storage unit is not inadvertently removable from the panel assembly.