How to the display shelves work?

Where did you find shelves? I looked under 'surfaces' and didn't see any shelves there.

"dark5id3;12572840" wrote:
Where did you find shelves? I looked under 'surfaces' and didn't see any shelves there.

Objects by function, choose surfaces and top right there is a pic of a shelf and it's called "displays" there is a whole bunch of shelves in there.

OK I was finally able to get stuff up there, it just seem like there is hardly any stuff that will "fit"? Up there. I'm surprised by the lack of things that are able to be put on the shelves

These little guys are what I use my shelves for! They're in my Sims study, I love finding and collecting them. The crystals are cool too! :D
http://oi60.tinypic.com/6jkbh1.jpg

I've been able to fit the small crystals and the small pieces of rock on the shelves, I think it's ridiculous that we can't fit the frogs or alien on the shelves or other small items. They need to fix that so that we are able to use the shelves appropriately. Having shelves with limited abilities is such a step back from Sims 3 that it is a glaring problem. :s

I'm a bit disappointed with those shelves to be honest. For example, they would be perfect for the retro books or candles in the living room but of course I can't place them on the shelf. Same thing with the bathroom clutter - there are many deco items that would look great on those shelves but can't be placed there! Such a shame, such a waste... :-(

I've been experimenting with the shelves for a while. It's really frustrating!! I've made a list of items I've found that snap on. Feel free to add any I've missed!

Softy Brand Tissues
Pear Essentials
Happy Teeth Toothbrush
Apple Of Your Eye
Mega Couple of Books
Ceramic Soap Dispenser
Pencil Holder
On Phantom Wing
Countertop Kitchen Utensils
Caress Pitcher
Pretty as a Pitcher
Ceramic Cookie Jar
Pro-Quality Knife Block
Llamacorn's Team Photo
Stack of CD
Spice of Life Spice Rack
Nom de Plume Quill
Classic Wood-Mobile
Mrs. Meowness
Mr. Blue Bear
Ducky
Butterfly McButterflyface
Speedy Sportscar
Teresa the Triceratops
WaffleKone
Chompy the Monsta
Tentacle Tom
Purple Pursuer
Purple Protector
Lump of Clay
Fully Functional Helicopter
Bleep the Robot
Desk Nameplate (Stolen)
Endurn
Grandmother's Urn
Viney League Encased Scrolls
Executron Desk Pen
Porcu-Pro Business Card Holdet
S.A.L.E.S Award
Innovators Award
Off The Charts Music Award
All Star Trophy
Jr. Solar System Trophy
MVP Trophy
Solar System Trophy
Antique Urn
Kids Table Light
3 Senses Oil Lamp
The Definitive
Bright Idea Robot Lamp
Personal Spotlight Desk Lamp
Scallop Table Lamp

"MammaMia;c-16051891" wrote:
I've been experimenting with the shelves for a while. It's really frustrating!! I've made a list of items I've found that snap on. Feel free to add any I've missed!

Softy Brand Tissues
Pear Essentials
Happy Teeth Toothbrush
Apple Of Your Eye
Mega Couple of Books
Ceramic Soap Dispenser
Pencil Holder
On Phantom Wing
Countertop Kitchen Utensils
Caress Pitcher
Pretty as a Pitcher
Ceramic Cookie Jar
Pro-Quality Knife Block
Llamacorn's Team Photo
Stack of CD
Spice of Life Spice Rack
Nom de Plume Quill
Classic Wood-Mobile
Mrs. Meowness
Mr. Blue Bear
Ducky
Butterfly McButterflyface
Speedy Sportscar
Teresa the Triceratops
WaffleKone
Chompy the Monsta
Tentacle Tom
Purple Pursuer
Purple Protector
Lump of Clay
Fully Functional Helicopter
Bleep the Robot
Desk Nameplate (Stolen)
Endurn
Grandmother's Urn
Viney League Encased Scrolls
Executron Desk Pen
Porcu-Pro Business Card Holdet
S.A.L.E.S Award
Innovators Award
Off The Charts Music Award
All Star Trophy
Jr. Solar System Trophy
MVP Trophy
Solar System Trophy
Antique Urn
Kids Table Light
3 Senses Oil Lamp
The Definitive
Bright Idea Robot Lamp
Personal Spotlight Desk Lamp
Scallop Table Lamp

My sims collection, the snow globes, and small crystals collected from space, are some more that will fit.

ETA. Never mind I see them in your list.

"Adoremiia;c-16741017" wrote:
Does anyone know how to put candles on a shelf? I downloaded a house once and I saw that they put candles on a shelf in their bathroom and I really liked the idea for my bath. I tried it out and it won’t go on their but there must be some way to get them there?

Hello @Adoremiia
The creator of the home may have used the MOO cheat to put the candles on the shelf.
The cheat code to use moo is
bb.moveobjects
This link article explains about using this cheat
https://simsvip.com/2014/12/18/tutorial-using-the-moveobjectson-cheat-in-the-sims-4/

"pandora4co;778126" wrote:
So I found a bunch of shelves under surfaces. They look like wall shelves... Great!
But I can't get anything to snap to the shelves to put on them. Thought I could with collectables, nope, plants, small deco nope.
What do I need to do to put stuff on these shelves?

I've been able to just grab something and place it near the shelf close enough that it sits on it, so far I've put small toys and clutter there... I'm using TS3 style camera, I'm not sure if that makes a difference.