Etagere | The Often Overlooked Piece

There just are some pieces of furniture that we have trouble imagining where it might fit into the interior design scheme of our décor. Then again, there are those furnishings that just sound like they have no place in our home—and the magnificent etagere definitely fits into this latter category! Both somewhat awkward looking and very strange sounding, the étagère is often that piece of furniture that just gets ignored or overlooked during any shopping trip for home furnishings.

While this elegant piece of furniture certainly has French origins as the name might imply, it is more like a bakers rack than anything else. That is to say that this ornate yet subdued piece of furniture has open shelves. The common use for this stately furnishing is to use the open shelves for display purposes. Some people like to set out little accent lamps and miniature keepsakes while others like to use the shelving to place plants.

The primary difference between a traditional etagere and a baker’s rack is really one of utility—the baker’s rack might come with a wine rack of some kind but the primary purpose is to add storage space to the kitchen area. With the beautiful étagère, however, the true point is to add a decorative element to the space while also providing a simple platform for the display of treasured objects—be they figurines or plants!

For this reason, the materials used in the construction of a baker’s rack and its more refined counterpart tend to be different along with the overall design of each piece. The functional element is very evident in most bakers racks while the more artistic and aesthetic nature of the elegant etagere is a prominent feature on this stately piece of decorative furniture.

An elegant and refined étagère makes the perfect gift this holiday season for that aunt or grandma who has collections of antiques and other knick-knacks that need some venue for display. The collector can never have enough display space which is why this beautiful piece of furniture makes the perfect gift for someone that seems to already have everything! Be sure to shop online so you can compare prices as most Internet businesses can offer lower prices and a greater selection when compared to traditional furniture retailers who tend to have higher overhead and limited floor space.
 

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