Etagere

Everything about the etagere

The etagere is a piece of furniture with compartments or shelves for storing 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 cupboard. In this article you can read more about the etagere and for what purposes it can be used.

What are floors 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, preference is often given to a corner floor. The corner shelf is extremely practical because it takes up unused space in the corner of the bathroom and provides extra storage space.

Where does the etagere come from?

The first examples were made in France in the second half of the 18th century. At the time, French decorative styles were very popular and were characterized by metal or exotic wood decorations 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. They are also practical because they do not weigh much, are easy to move and are therefore 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. Would you prefer a metal one? Then you can choose from bronze, steel or chrome. Wooden ones are usually made of oak, bamboo, cherry wood or wicker. A high model for the toilet or bathroom is ideal for using as much of the available wall space as possible. However, there are also short units available, which offer a solution when, for example, the toilet is under a window and a higher unit does not fit. They always consist entirely or partly of wide open shelves or a combination of a small cupboard with open shelves. The sides can be open or closed.