A face plate system including at least one sliding face plate panel, and at least one shelf or other stable surface. A modular face plate, with specially fitted tabs on its top and bottom, slides upright into matching grooves cut into a shelf or shelves. The grooves may be cut either into the top or bottom of the shelf, or the face of the shelf. No glue or permanent joinery is needed to secure the face plate, making it easy to remove, and allowing a set of face plates to be interchangeable.