Since it's the top shelf, remove the top of the cupboard, there should be only a few screws holding it, and you can put it back later. Tilting the cupboard may make more plates fall, letting them fall on a cushion only...

Since it's the top shelf, remove the top of the cupboard, there should be only a few screws holding it, and you can put it back later. Tilting the cupboard may make...

Péter Lehoczki