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Baker Furniture Etagere

Solid Mahogany Organic Shape Oval Beveled Glass Staggered 4-Tier Étagère Shelf
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid mahogany pre Art Nouveau style decorative étagère.
Category

20th Century American Art Nouveau Vitrines

Materials

Mahogany

Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Whitewash Bakers Rack/Etagere
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Unveil the enchanting Whitewash Bamboo Baker's Rack/Etagere, a remarkable embodiment of Boho Chic
Category

Vintage 1980s Indonesian Bohemian Bookcases

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Chrome Brass Glass Mid-Century Modern Bakers Rack Étagère
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern chrome glass brass bakers rack or étagère storage shelves display.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Vintage French 20th Century Steel Baker's Rack or Etagere on Wheels
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French 20th Century industrial style baker's rack or etagere on casters, entirely made of
Category

20th Century French Industrial Shelves

Materials

Steel

All Wrapped in Tooled Leather Massive Decorative Columns 2 Part Bookcase Hutch
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Etagere SHARP!
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Columbia, Crest Racks in Shape of Baker
Located in Stamford, CT
Whimsical pair of baker shaped étagères, identical, not book matched. Two shelves or racks for
Category

Late 20th Century Shelves

Austrian Wiener Werkstätte Bookcase/ Shelf /Bakers Rack/ Display Stand
By Thonet
Located in New York City, NY
A three shelf Jugendstil bookcase / etagere / bakers rack, two tone in stained and polished
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Bookcases

Materials

Beech

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Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
Category

2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silk

21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Architectural X-Form Bookcases or Étagères, Pair Available
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern architectural X-form bookcases or étagères., priced individually. These bookcases are architectural or Industrial style, with Classic Mid-Century lines, circa 1970...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Iron

Italian Purini and Mariani Bamboo Brass Shelves Étagère for Vivai del Sud 1976
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Paris, IDF
Functional and stylish, this shelving unit or bookcase was made from natural bamboo, with cane joints and luxe displays of brass inserts in Italy in the mid-1970s. It was designed by...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Georg Jensen Alfredo Étagère in Stainless Steel Finish by Alfredo Häberli
By Georg Jensen, Alfredo Häberli 1
Located in New York, NY
The Alfredo étagère is a modern and bold carrier for sweet or savory finger foods and treats, and the rounded top handle mimics the design of other Alfredo pieces. Alfredo Häberli...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Mirror

JMF Style Polished Concrete and Iron Console
By JMF
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite JFM Style long iron console with polished concrete top.
Category

20th Century Unknown Console Tables

Materials

Concrete, Iron

Late 19th C Gemstone Mineral & Semi Precious Stone Specimens Display Case Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Just the most wonderful collection of mineral specimens, housed in there original birds eye maple case. Each specimen is encased in a hand blown glass convex vial, along with a corr...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Natural Fiber, Birdseye Maple, Pine

B&B Italia Brushed Black Oak and Bronzed Steel 'Surface' Coffee Table
By Vincent Van Duysen, B&B Italia
Located in Chicago, IL
B&B Italia 'Surface' coffee table in brushed black oak and bronzed nickel plated steel. Designed by Vincent Van Duysen, 2010. ***NOTE*** There is only one (1) table; ring/waterma...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Antique Diminutive Burl & Mahogany Davenport Desk with Watercolor Panels, c1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique diminutive davenport desk offers burl and mahogany construction with upper pierced bronze gallery over slant front desk having watercolor Persian genre scenes (including w...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Desks

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Dinanderie Embossed Decorative Copper Box, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant art deco style "dinanderie" embossed copper decorative box. In good vintage condition. Wood interior siding.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

Antique Skandia Furniture Co. Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Cabinet
By Skandia Furniture 1
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Late Victorian side by side secretary desk and curio bookcase by Skandia Furniture Company, circa 1900s. Made of oak featuring a serpentine backsplash over a glass front book...
Category

Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Salviati Venetian Pink Gold Flecks Dragon Serpent Italian Art Glass Small Vase
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, rare antique early Venetian pink with gold leaf Italian art glass sea serpent or dragon mini vase. The piece is attributed to the Salviati Dott. Company, mid-1800s. The su...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

English Mahogany Three Tier Etagere
Located in Wilson, NC
English mahogany three tier etagere, this square etagere has a beautiful faded color and patina , the four corner posts have faux bamboo turnings terminating at the top with balust...
Category

Antique 1840s English Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th Century English Verdigris Light Fixture
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique 19th century English Verdigris Metal Light Fixture, 8 socket. Standard base, metal ring at top; the fixture is lighter than it looks as it is hollow. Shows patina/rust, paint...
Category

Antique 19th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Hollywood Regency Ballet Pink Faux Bamboo Pagoda Glass Bookcase Shelf or Etagere
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A Hollywood regency faux bamboo etagere or bookshelf. Created from metal and painted in pale ballet pink, this shelf will be a great addition to any grandmillennial's home. There are...
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Metal

Milo Baughman Style Tall Chrome and Glass Column Étagère
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Milo Baughman style tall chrome and glass column étagère, Each one fitted with four 17 inch square clear glass shelves. Each cube shelf has a display height of 17.5" Sold individual...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

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Baker Furniture Modern Mahogany Etagere
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous contemporary mahogany bookcase or etagere By Baker Furniture Circa Late 20th
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Baker Furniture Modern Mahogany Etageres, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of contemporary mahogany bookcases or etageres By Baker Furniture Circa late
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Baker Furniture Neoclassical Mahogany and Brass Étagère
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Neoclassical style etagere by Baker Furniture. The etagere features beautiful
Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Neoclassical Mahogany and Brass Étagères, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of neoclassical style étagères by Baker Furniture. They feature beautiful
Category

1990s American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Bookcase or Étagère
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style bookcase or etagere By Baker Furniture USA
Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Collection Carved Mahogany Four-Tier Étagère
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional carved mahogany four-tier étagère or occasional side table By Baker Furniture
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Dark Mahogany Étagère
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful dark mahogany étagère designed by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture. The étagère
Category

1990s American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Midcentury Baker Furniture Mahogany Étagère with Gilt Accents and Brass Casters
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Vintage mahogany étagère on brass casters by Baker Furniture from the mid-20th century with three
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Dark Mahogany Étagères, Pair
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of dark mahogany étagères designed by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture. The
Category

1990s American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Modern Dark Mahogany Étagère
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous contemporary dark mahogany étagère By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture USA, 1990s
Category

1990s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Etagere in the Manner of Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Cincinnati, OH
glass shelves designed in the style of the Baker Furniture Company.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Bookcases

Etagere in the Manner of Baker
Etagere in the Manner of Baker
H 78.5 in W 30 in D 14 in
BAKER 1960's Faux Bamboo Etagere Display Shelving Unit - C
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Hollywood Regency style etagere / display shelving unit by Baker Furniture. Light color stained
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookcases

Materials

Brass

BAKER 1960's Faux Bamboo Etagere Display Shelving Unit - B
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Hollywood Regency style etagere / display shelving unit by Baker Furniture. Light color stained
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookcases

Materials

Brass

BAKER 1960's Faux Bamboo Etagere Display Shelving Unit - A
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Hollywood Regency style etagere / display shelving unit by Baker Furniture. Light color stained
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Brass and Glass Etagere
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
A Baker 1970 brass and glass étagère. Brass has antique patina having inserted glass platform
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Brass and Glass Etagere
Brass and Glass Etagere
H 76 in W 59 in D 14 in
Etagere by Baker
Located in Pomona, CA
Etagere made by Baker. It has seven shelves a single drawer bottom shelve with metal accent.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Shelves

Materials

Metal

Etagere by Baker
Etagere by Baker
H 74 in W 30.25 in D 15 in
Hekman Rattan Chinese Chippendale Bakers Rack Cabinet Etagere Wicker
By Hekman Furniture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing vintage Hekman (Marked) rattan, Chinese Chippendale, fret work, chinoiserie bakers rack
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Pair of Modern White Laquer Etageres
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two modern geometric etageres designed by Thomas Pheasant for Baker with stacked rectangles and
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Brushed Brass Etagère By Baker
Located in New York, NY
A brushed brass and glass shelf etagere by Baker Furniture Company with a wonderful patina.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Shelves

Materials

Glass

Brushed Brass Etagère By Baker
Brushed Brass Etagère By Baker
H 75 in W 59 in D 14 in
Pair Baker Tall Faux Bamboo Etageres
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfect for a small space or large, these two etageres each have eight shelves, supported by walnut
Category

20th Century American Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Pair Baker Tall Faux Bamboo Etageres
Pair Baker Tall Faux Bamboo Etageres
H 81 in W 30 in D 8.5 in
Henredon French Country Baker's Rack or Étagère
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French country baker's rack or étagère By Henredon Fine Furniture USA, circa 1990s
Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Shelves

Materials

Iron

Antique Brass and Iron Verdigris French Bakers Rack Scrolled Étagère
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique brass and iron verdigris French bakers rack scrolled étagère 89" Early 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage Scrolled Iron and Brass Corner Bakers Rack French Étagère Shelf
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage scrolled iron and brass corner bakers rack French étagère shelf 88" Scrolled iron and
Category

Vintage 1980s French Provincial Corner Cupboards

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Brass Iron Verdigris French Bakers Rack Scrolled Étagère Wall Shelf
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century French bakers rack. Made of scrolled iron and brass with a green vertigris
Category

Early 20th Century French Provincial Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Iron

French Wrought Iron Pair of Etageres
Located in Atlanta, GA
Impressive French early 20th Century facing pair of etageres or baker's racks made of wrought iron
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Wrought Iron Pair of Etageres
French Wrought Iron Pair of Etageres
H 77.5 in W 22 in D 24 in
Folding French Bakers Shop Shelf
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Folding French bakers shop shelf This is the classic display piece we associate with those
Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Shelves

Folding French Bakers Shop Shelf
Folding French Bakers Shop Shelf
H 39 in W 36 in D 14 in
French Art Deco Iron Display Shelf or Baker's Rack
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Industrial French Art Deco iron display shelf or bakers rack. Features four large shelves with
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Iron

Baker Etagere Brass
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
A lacquered brush brass finish over steel framed etagere. Finish reads as dark brass or bronze
Category

Vintage 1970s American Shelves

Materials

Steel

 Baker Etagere Brass
H 74.81 in W 63 in D 14.18 in
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Dark Mahogany Étagère
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful dark mahogany étagère designed by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture. The étagère
Category

1990s American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Modern Baker Milling Road Italian Etagere
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pasadena, TX
Baker Milling Road etagere 2000s An obelisk-shaped etagere with rich expresso tones and
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Ebony

Empire Style Brass and Leather Etagere by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Wonderful Brass and tooled leather rolling stand in the Empire style. Beautiful details including brass castors and X-supports. A perfect size for any number of uses.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Empire Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Empire Style Brass and Leather Etagere by Baker
Empire Style Brass and Leather Etagere by Baker
H 49.75 in W 18.25 in D 18.25 in
Etagere Bronzed Toned Steel and Glass by Baker, USA, 1970s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Etagere Bronzed Toned Steel and Glass by Baker, USA, 1970s. A lacquered brushed brass finish over
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Brass and Walnut Frasier Etagere by Baker, Laura Kirar Collection
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
beautiful furniture that is also functional. The étagère features a brass frame finished in polished bronze
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bookcases

1970s Baker Furniture Campaign Style Étagère or Bookcase
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This campaign style étagère is an uncommon piece by Baker Furniture. It is carved walnut and has
Category

Vintage 1970s American Campaign Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Faux Bamboo Étagères, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb pair of midcentury Regency-style étagères. The étagères feature faux bamboo, glass
Category

20th Century American Regency Shelves

Materials

Cane, Glass, Wood

Faux Bamboo Étagères, Pair
Faux Bamboo Étagères, Pair
H 77.5 in W 30 in D 13.23 in
Monumental 30 Pane Convex Glass Regency Modern Étagère Attributed to Baker
By Baker Furniture Company, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning 30 pane convex glass Regency modern étagère, cabinet attributed to Baker Furniture
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Burl

Baker Directoire Brass and Leather Rolling Shelves
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Camden, ME
A Baker Directoire style solid brass three-tier rolling cart / shelving / bookcase / étagère with
Category

Mid-20th Century American Directoire Bookcases

Materials

Brass

X Stretchers Faux Bamboo Cane and Glass Shelves Étagère Shelves
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
. Unsigned possibly made by Baker or similar manufacturer.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Fruitwood

Arc Top Faux Bamboo White Lacquer Tall Narrow Glass Shelves Etagere
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern white faux bamboo etagere.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Baker Mid-Century Brass and Leather Étagère
By Maison Jansen
Located in Atlanta, GA
A baker four-shelf étagère from the mid-20th century. This étagère features four leather covered
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century French Iron and Brass Baker's Rack, Bread Rack, Etagere
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Found in Normandy, this early 20th century baker's rack was originally used in a French bakery. The
Category

Early 20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Brass, Iron

French Wire Etagere Mategot Style
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Rochester, NY
French old white painted metal wire winged door etagere, shelving, bakers rack in the style of
Category

20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Wire

French Wire Etagere Mategot Style
French Wire Etagere Mategot Style
H 75 in W 49 in D 19 in
Pair of Parisan Perfit Fils French Baker's Racks
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand pair of antique Perfit and Fils bakers racks. Made in Paris, France and finished in white
Category

Early 20th Century French Shelves

Pair of Seven Foot Tall Mastercraft Brass Display Etageres with Glass Shelves
By Mastercraft
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of tall brass display shelves or etageres attributed to Baker Mastercraft. 1" Square tubing
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Pair of Towering Etageres by Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
A pair of grand etageres for displaying favorite objects. An ideal form that would create a focal
Category

Vintage 1960s American Pedestals and Columns

French Baker's Etagere
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
French baker's etagere with infinitely adjustable shelves.
Category

20th Century French Shelves

French Baker's Etagere
French Baker's Etagere
H 64.25 in W 51.75 in D 24.25 in
Iron Etegare/Bakers Rack
Located in St.amford, CT
Iron and glass etegare/bakers rack with unusual fretwork surrounding each shelf. Color of iron is
Category

20th Century American Shelves

Materials

Iron

Iron Etegare/Bakers Rack
Iron Etegare/Bakers Rack
H 78 in W 38.5 in D 26.5 in
Industrial Baker's Rack Etagere
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Early industrialbaker's rack converted to an etagere with multiple adjustable glass shelves.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Shelves

Materials

Iron

Industrial Baker's Rack Etagere
Industrial Baker's Rack Etagere
H 57 in W 29.5 in D 20.5 in
Brass Corner Etagere Baker's Rack
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A very nice quality Neo Classical style 1940s corner cabinet or baker's rack with milk glass
Category

Vintage 1940s American Neoclassical Shelves

Brass Corner Etagere Baker's Rack
Brass Corner Etagere Baker's Rack
H 80 in W 30.25 in D 30.25 in
Mahogany Etagere
Located in Sarasota, FL
A mahogany two part etagere with recessed paneled details, grooved shelves. Baker?
Category

20th Century American Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Etagere
Mahogany Etagere
H 79 in W 71 in D 16 in
Elegant Baker LXVI Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Extremely elegant LXVI Style Baker Chest of Drawers. Clean lines, wonderful form,tapered legs
Category

Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Fine Pair of Mastercraft Display Cabinets / Vitrines
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
you would like help with a shipping quote. (key: Baker, baughman, display units
Category

Vintage 1970s American Cabinets

Brushed Brass and Glass Etagere by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Cambridge, MA
A brushed brass and glass etagere or shelving unit by the Baker Furniture Co., circa 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Round Etagere in the Manner of Michael Taylor
Located in Bronx, NY
Round Etagere on tapered square and rectangular base after Michael Taylor for Baker, this bookshelf
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Chinoiserie Shelves

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Baker Furniture Etagere For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the baker furniture etagere you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each baker furniture etagere for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Your living room may not be complete without a baker furniture etagere — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each baker furniture etagere bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one baker furniture etagere that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry and Hekman Furniture produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Baker Furniture Etagere?

Prices for a baker furniture etagere can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $750 and can go as high as $8,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,598.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Baker Furniture Etagere
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Samson Holding Ltd. makes Baker furniture through an America subsidiary. The Hong Kong-based company also owns Milling Road and McGuire furniture, after acquiring the brands from Kohler, Co., in 2017. You can shop a range of Baker furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Yes, Baker furniture is good quality. The heritage brand's chairs, dining tables, desks and other pieces are widely known to collectors and design enthusiasts for their fine craftsmanship and durability. Many online reviewers report owning Baker furniture for decades and needing to do very little to keep it looking like new. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Baker furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether Baker furniture holds its value will depend on a variety of factors, including how well it’s cared for as well as demand and supply with respect to a given collection or piece. Because it can be difficult to predict how the value of items will change over time, choose furniture that appeals to you. Owing to the company’s collaborations with many leading designers and artists over time, vintage Baker furniture is consistently sought after today. The heritage brand’s chairs, dining tables, desks and other pieces are widely known to collectors and design enthusiasts for their fine craftsmanship and durability. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of vintage Baker furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, most Baker furniture is not made in China, although a Chinese company does own the brand. The first pieces crafted by the furniture maker came from their factory in Allegan, Michigan. Today, the company produces furniture in a variety of locations. On 1stDibs, find a range of Baker furniture.

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Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.

Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture

In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.

These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.