Bakery Shelves
1950s Vintage Metal Bakery Trolley
Located in High Point, NC
features an oxidized industrial patina alongside natural finished wooden shelves; the effect is bright and
Category
Vintage 1950s European Industrial Shelves
Materials
Metal
Antique Bakery Rack in Wrought Iron, 1920s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique bakery rack; wrought iron; 1920s; shelves; storing; storage unit; bakers shelving
Category
Vintage 1920s European Industrial Shelves
Materials
Iron
Rustic Folk Art Bakery Rack, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
care and attention to detail, this baker's rack features ten shelves that exude unique charm and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Shelves
Materials
Wood
French Pâtisserie Boulangerie Bakery or Bistro Display by Siégel et Hommey Paris
Located in Chicago, IL
French Pâtisserie Boulangerie (Bakery) or Possibly a French Bistro Brass Shelf Retail Display. Our
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Vintage 1920s French Country Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 54.63 in W 48 in D 11.25 in
French Wrought Iron & Brass 4 Tier Bakery Shelf in Black & Gold Finish Etagere
Located in Miami, FL
7F3 tall neoclassical 4 tier wrought iron, bronze & brass bakery shelf, Etagere
The space in
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Wrought Iron
H 87 in W 48.63 in D 17.5 in
English Country Twig and Iron Étagère
Located in New York, NY
English Country-style slat twig and iron etagere bakery rack with 3 shelves and wine rack base.
Category
20th Century British Country Shelves
Materials
Iron
Old Store Shelf, Art Deco Period, Steel and Safety Glass, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Old store shelf, art deco period, steel and safety glass, circa 1930
these shelves were often used
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 35.44 in W 55.91 in D 11.82 in
1920-1930s Original Vintage Metal French Bread Shelving Rack / Shop Display
Located in Markington, GB
Great industrial look,
1920-1930 original vintage French bread bakery shelving unit bread rack
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 63 in W 45.28 in D 20.87 in
Old Store Shelf, Art Deco Period, Steel and Safety Glass, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Old store shelf, Art Deco period, steel and safety glass, circa 1930
these shelves were often used
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 34.65 in W 79.53 in D 14.18 in
Large 20th Century Bakery Cabinet on Castors
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Large vintage bakery cupboard or proofing cupboard from the 1st half of the 20th century.
Simple
Category
20th Century European Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Beech
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Mid-Victorian Moorish Wrought & Cast Iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a masterpiece in High Victorian ironwork design. This Pergola was built around the same time a...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
French Bakers Rack
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large 19th century French bakers rack, 1860.
Dimensions:
83 inches (211 cms) wide
24 inches (61 cms) deep
95 inches (241 cms) high.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Shelves
Materials
Metal
1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in Perpignan, FR
Designed in 1972 by architects Michel Hudrisier and M. Roma for Studio Rochel, the Nova House came to fulfill the fantasy of those dreaming of living in space. While that type of arc...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Architectural Elements
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
French Midcentury Iron Baker’s Rack with Brass Accents and White Marble Shelves
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French vintage iron ‘grille à pain” baker’s rack from the Mid-20th Century, with brass accents, scrolling patterns and new white marble shelves. Created in France during the Midcen...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Marble, Brass, Iron
H 86 in W 43 in D 16 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak 42-Drawer Card File Cabinet, Circa 1900
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare antique Arts & Crafts card file cabinet
By Clarke & Baker Co.
USA, Circa 1900
Solid oak, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 51.25"W x 14"D x 74"H.
Very good origin...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Brass
17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
Located in Roma, RM
This monumental piece of furniture, of Veneto-Alto Veneto provenance, made entirely of lacquered fir wood. Full seventeenth century (ca. 1650) is presented as an imposing double-bodi...
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases
Materials
Spruce
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H 88.59 in W 145.67 in D 39.38 in
1970s Vintage Coastal Tortoise Rattan Bakers Rack
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal Bakers Rack. Be audio tortoise shell rattan with inset woven rattan shelves. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Vintage 1970s Philippine Shelves
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Rattan
Antique Chinoiserie Jacobean Red Lacquered Hand Painted Bookcase or Bar Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Chinoiserie Jacobean style bookcase, dining cabinet, or bar cabinet
In the manner of Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1920s
Red lacquered carved walnut, with hand pai...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 55.75 in W 28 in D 17.5 in
Three Shelf White Metal Bakers Rack with Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
iconic Three shelf bakers rack in White metal with brass banding and accents - the piece is a wonderful addition to many kitchen or pantries, or works well in an space needing extra ...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Classical Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
19th Century German Biedermeier Pair of Mahogany Pedestals - Antique Podiums
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, antique German early Biedermeier pair of pedestals made of hand shellac polished Mahogany, in very good condition. Each of the detailed podiums are composed with three ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Pedestals
Materials
Metal, Brass
Renato Zevi Gilded Brass Italian Bookcase with Glass Shelves, Romeo Rega 1970s
By Renato Zevi, Zevi & C.
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible Hollywood Regency bookcase or etagere in gilt brass with four crystal glass shelves. This fantastic piece was designed and signed by Renato Zevi during ??the 1970s in Ital...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 41.34 in W 29.93 in D 14.57 in
Early 20th Century Bakers Cabinet with Winged Doors
Located in New Rochelle, NY
You are viewing a very nice and functional bakers cabinet for your kitchen. Estimate date, early 20 c. The winged side drawers are for your dough and flour and it has plenty of room ...
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Antique Early 1900s American Country Cabinets
Materials
Metal
French Mid-century Birdcage Étagère Hanging Shelf, Brass, Steel, Aged Iron
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French Mid-century Birdcage Étagère Hanging Shelf, Brass, Steel. Can hang from the ceiling or sit on the floor. Gorgeous, substantial piece.
Measures: 28"W × 14"D × 81"H.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass, Iron
Aureola C1 Marble Console
By Garbarino Collections
Located in Milan, IT
An elegant play on symmetries, this modern console table combines diverse materials and textures to achieve a captivating aesthetic. The sleek, demilune profile features a top in pri...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Console Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Pair of 1880 Aesthetic Movement Ebony and Gilt Corner Wall Display Shelves
Located in Lincoln, GB
Exquisite pair of 1880 Aesthetic Movement Ebony and Gilt Corner Wall Display Shelves is a true testament to the elegance and craftsmanship of the era. Made from high-quality ebony wo...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Wall Brackets
Materials
Wood, Ebony
French Industrial Wood Bakers Rack on Casters
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Industrial baker's or boulangerie cart with 2 shelves. Each shelf divided in two in the middle for easy access and use from both sides. All parts are original. #5930
H top shelf 35....
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Vintage 1940s French Industrial Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Wood
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Bakery Cooling / Proving / Display Rack
Located in Pickering, North Yorkshire
An Industrial bakery cooling rack of traditional form on six tiers and raised on industrial casters.
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Shelves
Materials
Softwood
H 62.21 in W 20.08 in D 42.92 in
Antique French Bakery Cabinet or Locker Unit
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique, French bakery cabinet with original hardware. Shelves are moveable.
Category
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Large Wrought Iron Marble Pâtisserie Stand Ornate Floor Standing French Outdoor
Located in Totnes, GB
. We’ve only seen a couple like this in a restaurant and a pâtisserie and they both had glass shelves so
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Nouveau Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Marble, Wrought Iron
H 50.99 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Florence Knoll Marble & Teak Credenza, USA, 1970s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
adjustable shelves, raised on a polished chromed base, reserve now
Provenance: From a private collection
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Marble
Early 20th Century Industrial French Iron Bakery Shelves
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
This wonderful industrial bakery item was used in a French bakery.
The structure and shelves are
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century Industrial French Iron Bakery Shelves
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
This wonderful Industrial Shelf was located in a French Bakery.
The structure and shelves are made
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Iron
1950s Vintage Bakery Trolley
Located in High Point, NC
Rustic bread cart from Czechia, circa 1950 with five shelves. The practical steel frame is
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Industrial Shelves
Materials
Steel
1950s Vintage Bakery Trolley
Located in High Point, NC
Rustic bread cart from Czechia, circa 1950 with six shelves. The practical steel frame is enamelled
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Industrial Shelves
Materials
Steel
Turn of the Century French Bakery Rack
Located in High Point, NC
Elegant and airy, this vintage metal bakery rack would have once framed fragrant trays of fine
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Country Shelves
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Parisian Bakers Shelves, circa 1920s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Art Deco Parisian Bakers shelves, circa 1920s
- Steel racking with brass banding
- Beautiful
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Shelves
Two-Tiered Table Created w/ 19th C. Spanish Baker's Shelves, Rolls on Wheels
Located in Atlanta, GA
A custom created two-tiered table from 19th century Spanish baker's bread risings shelves. This
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Console Tables
Materials
Wood
H 35.5 in W 83.5 in D 28 in
Antique French Baker's Wall Mounted Display Shelves Great Original Patina, c1900
Located in Chicago, IL
French Bakery from the South of France. Sometimes, when you see an old item, you instantly know it’s the
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Country Shelves
Materials
Iron
H 64 in W 55.25 in D 8 in
Small Scale Early 20th Century French Iron and Brass Baker's Rack or Shelves
Located in Fayetteville, AR
brass around each of its three shelves. The shelves are joined by scrolling iron detailed with brass
Category
Early 20th Century French Shelves
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 83 in W 22.5 in D 17 in
Custom 2 Tier Console Table from French Baker's Bread Rising Racks
Located in Atlanta, GA
bakery shelves, used in the rising of bread loaves, which are supported and raised within a custom iron
Category
Antique 19th Century French Console Tables
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Baguette Rack
Located in High Point, NC
19th century French bakery stand with four slatted shelves, which were optimal for cooling baked
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rustic Shelves
Materials
Paint, Pine
An Americana Rare Beauty, Tall Pine Pie Cooler.
Located in Bellport, NY
An American beauty,tall with six spacious shelves,great for magazines or plates,or for
Category
Antique 19th Century American Shelves
Early 20th Century French Industrial Galvanized Zinc Shelving
Located in Chicago, IL
kitchen or bakery with slatted shelves that can adjust in height, and whimsical acorn finials. The unit
Category
Vintage 1930s French Industrial Shelves
Materials
Zinc
Mid-20th Century French Iron Baker's Rack with Brass Trim and Shock of Wheat
Located in Fayetteville, AR
brass around each of its three shelves. The shelves are joined by scrolling iron detailed with brass
Category
Mid-20th Century French Shelves
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 85 in W 22.5 in D 15 in
Early 20th Century French Industrial Galvanized Zinc Shelving
Located in Chicago, IL
commercial kitchen or bakery with slatted shelves with uprights with whimsical acorn finials. The unit comes
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial Shelves
Materials
Zinc
French Art Deco Baker's Rack on Wheels
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is the "must have" Art Deco Baker's Rack, straight from the bakery. It retains the original
Category
Early 20th Century French Shelves
Materials
Steel
French 19th Century Wrought Iron Shop Fitting
Located in London, GB
Large white painted wrought iron bakery shop display with elaborate scroll work and copper and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Shelves
1930s Wooden Bread Trolley
Located in High Point, NC
This rustic trolley was used for storage and transport in a French bakery. Great natural finish
Category
Vintage 1930s Belgian Rustic Shelves
Materials
Metal
Vintage Wooden Trolley
Located in High Point, NC
From Belgium, circa 1930, a former bakery trolley. With a patina worn by years of daily use, this
Category
Vintage 1930s Belgian Industrial Shelves
Materials
Iron
Vintage Wooden Trolley
Located in High Point, NC
From Belgium, circa 1930, a former bakery trolley. With a patina worn by years of daily use, this
Category
Vintage 1930s Belgian Industrial Shelves
Materials
Iron
French Baker Rack Iron and Brass
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stylish original Belle Époque French bakery iron corner rack with brass details include scrolled
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Shelves
Materials
Brass, Iron
19th Century Cast Iron Parisian Bakers Rack
Located in Gloucester, GB
cast iron sunflower feet
- Original paint
- Originally used in a bakery in Paris to store and display
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Antique 1880s French Shelves
19th century Original Vintage French Baker's Rack
Located in North Hollywood, CA
signature on Iron.
Stylish original belle epoque French bakery iron rack with brass details include
Category
Antique 19th Century French Shelves
Bakery Counter
Located in Washington, DC
A very large French Bakery Cunter with thick two section Belgian Blue Stone Top. The Base comes in
Category
20th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Wood
20th Century French Bakery Cabinet
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
French bakery cabinet from the 1st half of the 20th century.
Beech wood corpus on castors with 4
Category
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
1950s French Industrial Bakery Cart
Located in High Point, NC
From France circa 1950, a tall wheeled iron cart with adjustable wooden shelves. With a thick
Category
Vintage 1950s French Industrial Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Iron
1950s French Industrial Bakery Cart
Located in High Point, NC
From France circa 1950, a tall wheeled iron cart with adjustable wooden shelves. With a thick
Category
Vintage 1950s French Industrial Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Iron
French Zinc Top Bakery Store Counter
Located in Sheffield, MA
This piece came from a bakery store in the south of France. The piece is totally original
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Antique 1880s French Industrial and Work Tables
French Zinc Top Bakery Store Counter
Located in Sheffield, MA
This piece came from a bakery store in the south of France. The piece is totally original
Category
Antique 1880s French Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Zinc
French Industrial Vintage Bakery Rack Cart, 1950s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
wheels and wooden shelves. In good vintage condition with signs of wear and tear.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique English Oak Bakery Vitrine, Late 19th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
display and store pies in a bakery. It has two doors with a brass handle / lock, 5 glass shelves on brass
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Vitrines
Materials
Oak
20th Century French Wooden Bakery Table on Wheels
Located in High Point, NC
Embrace the vintage allure of a 20th-century French Wooden Bakery Table on Wheels, a testament to
Category
20th Century French Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Wood
Rustic cupboard from a bakery with original wheels
Located in Houston, TX
This piece was used for proofing dough. It has 10 adjustable or removable shelves with orginal
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Cupboards
Wall Mounted Cabinet/Console by Finn Juhl for Baker, Teak and Maple
By Finn Juhl, Bakery Studio
Located in San Diego, CA
contrast with the maple case.
Has interchangeable shelves for easy personalization. Have been restored
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Maple, Teak
Early 20th Century Bakery Cabinet or Sideboard made of Pitch Pine
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Large monastery bakery cabinet or sideboard from the early 20th century.
Rectangular body made
Category
Early 20th Century European Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Antique Oak A & L Strachan's Bread Bakery Store Advertising Display Cabinet
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
approximately 1897 in the period Victorian style. The cabinet is composed of oak with slatted shelves made of
Category
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 32.5 in W 24 in D 24 in
Massive Bakers Cabinet
Located in Culver City, CA
Slatted interior shelves, with original hardware and castors. Used in a commercial bakery to allow
Category
Antique 1850s French Primitive Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Antique Danish Wooden Sieves, Set of 3
Located in Asaa, DK
1900s, used in a bakery. Wooden frames with cotton mesh. Very decorative when used as bowls, for flower
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Canadian painted store counter
Located in Sheffield, MA
This Original painted store counter, came from a small bakery store , in Montreal and was the
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Antique 19th Century Canadian Cabinets
Materials
Pine
French 19th Century Culinary Work Counter
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This functional piece was most likely used in a bakery in France but would be great in any kitchen
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Iron
c.1900 Antique English Solid Brass Two-Tier Display Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Fabulous antique English brass and glass two-tiered display, rescued from an old bakery. Perfect
Category
Early 20th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Custom French Baker's Two-Tiered Tables
Located in Atlanta, GA
long table features a rectangular-shape, fashioned from two wooden French bakery shelves, used in the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Tables
Materials
Iron
1920-1930s Original Vintage Metal French Bread Shelving Rack / Shop Display
Located in Markington, GB
Great industrial look,
1920-1930 original vintage French bread bakery shelving unit bread rack
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 63 in W 45.28 in D 20.87 in
Mid-20th Century French Artisan Made Counter Top Iron and Brass Baker's Rack
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Originally placed upon a counter in a French boulangerie or bakery, this artisan-made iron baker's
Category
Vintage 1940s French Shelves
Materials
Brass, Iron
Baking Rack/Shelving, France, 1900
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Charming eye-catching vintage French baking rack dating back to circa 1900. The shelves are made of
Category
Early 20th Century French Shelves
Materials
Metal
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
Extra Large 19th C French Iron and Brass Baker’s Rack by Dubois of Lyon
Located in Troy, MI
that would be a great addition to a large kitchen, dining room, restaurant or bakery.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Shelves
Materials
Brass, Iron
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H 87.5 in W 98.5 in D 22.75 in
1950s French Industrial Bakery Cart
Located in High Point, NC
From France circa 1950, a tall wheeled iron cart with adjustable wooden shelves. With a thick
Category
Vintage 1950s French Industrial Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Burl Wood Serving Card or Bakery Table, 1920s
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Den Haag, NL
Superb curved Art Deco bar card or bakery table. Burl wood, comes on nickel wheels. The round
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Burl
Painted Antique Victorian Store Counter with Zinc Top, England, circa 1880
Located in Miami, FL
An unusual and beautiful antique shop counter that may have come from a European bakery, with zinc
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Dry Bars
Materials
Oak, Pine
H 76 in W 59.5 in D 33.75 in
Antique Bakery Wooden Shelves
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Bakery wooden shelves. More available.
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Shelves
Materials
Wood
Vintage Bakery Cart
Located in Houston, TX
vintage bakery cart on wheels with 6 adjustable trays, wood top
Category
20th Century American Shelves
Materials
Steel
Vintage Bakery Cart
Located in Houston, TX
vintage bakery cart on wheels, 10 movable trays with expanded steel bottoms
Category
20th Century American Shelves
Materials
Steel
French Bakery Rack
Located in Austin, TX
This decorative bakery rack was originally used to display French breads in a boulangerie in the
Category
Vintage 1940s French Shelves
Materials
Metal
Antique French Bakery Rack
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large Wrought Iron & Brass Bakery Rack: Paris, c.1900
Great character & patina
Category
Early 20th Century French Shelves
Materials
Wrought Iron, Brass
Art Deco Bakery Shelving : Paris 1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ART DECO BAKERY SHELVING : PARIS 1930
Category
20th Century French Shelves
Materials
Wrought Iron
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Bakery Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of bakery shelves is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and wood, all bakery shelves available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of bakery shelves available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Bakery shelves bearing Art Deco or mid-century modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs.
How Much are Bakery Shelves?
Prices for bakery shelves can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, bakery shelves begin at $2,176 and can go as high as $7,995, while the average can fetch as much as $4,295.
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.
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