FWIW, the latter is the way many of the old time table makers, including
the
Stickley's, et al, solved the problem of a solid wood shelf below the top
and between the legs of a table.

Picture being worth beaucoup words ...

http://www.e-woodshop.net/images/ShelfCleat.JPG

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