Etagere

All about the etagere

The etagere is a piece of furniture with compartments or shelves to store things on. These pieces of furniture can be found in different sizes and can be made of different 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 tiered shelves used for?

Often, etageres are used to display decorative items. Another popular item is the etagere in the toilet. This can make the toilet area more attractive by adding a decorative touch to the space. It is also practical for storing toiletries such as towels, toilet rolls, cleaning products or facial tissues.
In the bathroom, a corner shelf is often preferred. 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 that time, French decorative styles were very popular and were characterized by metal or exotic wood decorations with detailed craftsmanship.

What are the benefits?

Because a tiered piece of furniture is open, it gives the feeling of taking up much less space than a drawer or bookcase. They are also practical because they are light, easy to move and 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 various types of metal as well as wood. Do 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 one for the toilet or bathroom is ideal to use as much of the available wall space as possible. However, there are also short ones available, these offer a solution when the toilet is under a window, for example, and a higher unit does not fit. They always consist entirely or partly of wide open shelves or a combination of a small cabinet with open shelves. The sides can be either open or closed.