Movable shelving typically refers to any kind of shelving that is easily movable, though the way in which such shelving can be moved can vary quite a bit. In one sense, this shelving can be any type that can be moved easily when empty, such as a bookcase or other piece of furniture. Other such shelving, however, may be movable while filled with paperwork, books, or other objects. Movable shelving of this sort could include small shelving units on wheels, much like a wheeled trolley with shelves, or larger shelving racks that are on a rail and can only be moved within a given space.
Also called mobile shelving, movable shelving can refer to just about any type of shelving that can be moved from one place to another. As a general term, it can refer to pieces of furniture that are used as shelving, such as bookshelves, which can easily be moved when empty of books or other objects. This would be in contrast to shelving that is permanently constructed as part of a room or area, as well as improvised shelving that may consist of random objects stacked on top of each other.
Movable shelving, however, often refers to more specific types of shelving that are not only able to be moved while empty, but can also be moved while full. This sort of shelving can be used in a number of different ways and is often found in work offices, homes, storage facilities, and filing centers for companies and businesses. Movable shelving of this sort could include small trolleys or carts that consist of shelving and other storage spaces on wheels, which can easily be moved from one room to another. This sort of movable shelving is often ideal for moving files and books easily, such as in offices and libraries.
There are also larger forms of movable shelving that can be used for more permanent storage that takes advantage of a smaller amount of space. This type of shelving can include large shelving units, similar to book cases, which can hold numerous books and files and are on tracks that allow them to move back and forth. A greater number of shelves could be located in a single space using this type of system, since they could be shifted to allow access to any one shelf at any particular time. Movable shelving of this sort can also include rotary shelving that is able to be moved around a central point, similar to a large, horizontal rotary file.