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A tapering-depth shelving unit is disclosed. The tapering-depth shelving unit is particularly suitable for use in the space behind a door. The shelving unit has two generally vertically extending support members spaced horizontally from one another, with a plurality of shelves mounted generally hori

A tapering-depth shelving unit is disclosed. The tapering-depth shelving unit is particularly suitable for use in the space behind a door. The shelving unit has two generally vertically extending support members spaced horizontally from one another, with a plurality of shelves mounted generally horizontally between them. The first support member has a depth less than the depth of the second support member, and each of the shelves matches the depth of the first support member on one side edge and matches the greater depth of the second support member along the other side edge. Each of the shelves increases gradually in depth between the first support member and the second support member. The shelves have a generally trapezoidal shape in plan view.

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What is claimed is: 1. A tapering-depth shelving unit, comprising: first and second generally vertically-extending support members horizontally spaced from one another to define a shelving unit width, the first and second support members being of about the same height, with the first support member

What is claimed is: 1. A tapering-depth shelving unit, comprising: first and second generally vertically-extending support members horizontally spaced from one another to define a shelving unit width, the first and second support members being of about the same height, with the first support member having a first depth that is less than a depth of the second support member; and a plurality of shelves mounted generally horizontally between the first and second support members, each of the plurality of shelves having a shallower side edge whose length defines a first shelf depth that approximately matches the first depth of the first support member and a deeper side edge whose length defines a second shelf depth that approximately matches the depth of the second support member, each of the plurality of shelves increasing gradually in depth from the first support member toward the second support member; wherein the shelving unit width is greater than the depth of the second support member. 2. The tapering-depth shelving unit of claim 1, wherein the tapering-depth shelving unit is adapted to be installed with the first support member abutting a wall adjacent to a hinged side of a door. 3. The tapering-depth shelving unit of claim 1, wherein the first and second support members are spaced horizontally from and oriented parallel to one another. 4. The tapering-depth shelving unit of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of shelves has a generally trapezoidal shape in plan view. 5. The tapering-depth shelving unit of claim 4, wherein the generally trapezoidal shape is an asymmetrical generally trapezoidal shape. 6. The tapering-depth shelving unit of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of shelves is fixedly secured to the first and second support members. 7. The tapering-depth shelving unit of claim 1, wherein first and second ones of the plurality of shelves are fixedly secured to the first and second support members, the first and second ones of the plurality of shelves being vertically spaced from one another. 8. The tapering-depth shelving unit of claim 1, wherein at least some of the plurality of shelves are removable and vertically positionable between the first and second support members. 9. The tapering-depth shelving unit of claim 1, wherein tops and the bottoms of the first and second support members are essentially identical, such that the tapering-depth shelving unit may be supported on either the tops or the bottoms of the first and second support members. 10. The tapering-depth shelving unit of claim 9, wherein the first and second support members have frangible portions proximate to their tops and bottoms, the frangible portions being sized and arranged such that, when removed, a baseboard can pass behind the first and second support members with the shelving unit flush against a wall to which the baseboard is attached. 11. The tapering-depth shelving unit of claim 1, further comprising door catch cooperating structure attached to a portion thereof. 12. A tapering-depth shelving unit, comprising: first and second generally vertically-extending support members horizontally spaced from one another to define a shelving unit width, the first and second support members being of about the same height, with the first support member having a first depth that is less than a depth of the second support member; and a plurality of shelves mounted generally horizontally between the first and second support members, each of the plurality of shelves having a shallower side edge whose length defines a first shelf depth that approximately matches the first depth of the first support member and a deeper side edge whose length defines a second shelf depth that approximately matches the depth of the second support member, the shelf increasing gradually in depth from the first support member toward the second support member, so as to have a generally trapezoidal shape in plan view; wherein the tapering-depth shelving unit is constructed and arranged to fit behind a door with the first support member fitting in the space immediately adjacent to a hinge of the door; and wherein the shelving unit width is greater than the depth of the second support member. 13. The tapering-depth shelving unit of claim 12, wherein at least some of the plurality of shelves are removable and vertically positionable between the first and second support members. 14. The tapering-depth shelving unit of claim 12, wherein the tops and the bottoms of the first and second support members are essentially identical, such that the tapering-depth shelving unit may be supported on either the tops or the bottoms of the first and second support members. 15. The tapering-depth shelving unit of claim 14, wherein the first and second support members have frangible portions proximate to their tops and bottoms, the frangible portions being sized and arranged such that, when removed, a baseboard can pass behind the first and second support members with the shelving unit flush against a wall to which the baseboard is attached. 16. A method of storing items, comprising: placing a tapering-depth shelving unit in the space behind a door, the tapering-depth shelving unit including first and second generally vertically-extending support members horizontally spaced from one another to define a shelving unit width, the first and second support members being of about the same height, with the first support member having a first depth that is less than a depth of the second support member, and a plurality of shelves mounted generally horizontally between the first and second support members, each of the plurality of shelves having a shallower side edge whose length defines a first shelf depth that approximately matches the first depth of the first support member and a deeper side edge whose length defines a second shelf depth that approximately matches the depth of the second support member, the shelf increasing gradually in depth from the first support member toward the second support member, such that the first support member rests against a space immediately adjacent to an axis of rotation of the door and a width of the tapering-depth shelving unit extends along a wall perpendicular to the door in a closed position; and storing items on the tapering-depth shelving unit. 17. The method of claim 16, further comprising securing the tapering-depth shelving unit to the wall perpendicular to the door. 18. A tapering-depth shelving unit, comprising: first and second generally vertically-extending support members horizontally spaced from one another to define a shelving unit width, the first and second support members being of about the same height, with the first support member having a first depth that is less than a depth of the second support member; and a plurality of shelves mounted generally horizontally between the first and second support members, each of the plurality of shelves having a shallower side edge whose length defines a first shelf depth that approximately matches the first depth of the first support member and a deeper side edge whose length defines a second shelf depth that approximately matches the depth of the second support member, each of the plurality of shelves increasing gradually in depth from the first support member toward the second support member; wherein the tapering-depth shelving unit has an asymmetrical, generally trapezoidal shape in plan view.