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All about the etagere

The etagere is a piece of furniture with compartments or shelves to store things. These pieces of furniture can be found in different sizes and can be made of various materials. They can consist of open shelves or a combination of open shelves with a closed cabinet. In this article you can read more about the etagere and for what purposes it can be used.

What are etageres used for?

Etageres are often used for displaying decorative objects. What is also very popular is the etagere in the toilet. This can make the toilet area more attractive by adding a decorative touch to the room. It is also practical for storing toiletries such as towels, toilet rolls, cleaning products or facial tissues.
In the bathroom, a corner floor is often preferred. The corner shelf is extremely practical as it takes up unused space in the corner of the bathroom and provides additional storage space.

Where does the etagere come from?

The first copies were made in France in the second half of the 18th century. At the time, French decorative styles were very popular and featured metal or exotic wood trim with detailed craftsmanship.

What are the advantages?

Because an etagere is an open piece of furniture, it gives the feeling of taking up much less space than a drawer or bookcase. In addition, they are practical because they do not weigh much, are easy to move and therefore also easy to pack when you move. They can be found in every price range in a wide variety of designs and styles.

Materials and Styles

Etageres are available in different types of metal and wood. Do you prefer a metal one? Then you can choose from bronze, steel or chrome. Wooden ones are usually made from oak, bamboo, cherry wood or wicker. A tall one for the toilet or bathroom is ideal to make the most of the available wall space. However, short ones are also available, which offer a solution when, for example, the toilet is under a window and a higher unit does not fit. They always consist wholly or partly of wide open shelves or a combination of a small cabinet with open shelves. The sides can be either open or closed.