i would say it would not be useful it is very attractive [SEP] this rack is way too unsteady to trust my collection of pricey palettes to it would probably be ok lying flat but that is not how it is shown in the primary picture illustrating it if it had been an inch or two deeper it might have been secure enough but as is unless you are planning to use it lying on its back which is not very handy i would say it would not be useful it is very attractive but not practical i returned it