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French Bakery Cabinet

19th Century French Bakery Boulangerie Rack
19th Century French Bakery Boulangerie Rack

19th Century French Bakery Boulangerie Rack

$6,472

H 89.38 in W 78.35 in D 18.9 in

19th Century French Bakery Boulangerie Rack

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Late 19th Century French bakery or boulangerie rack. Made from steel and brass. These were used to display bread in a bakery. They would now make very impressive and decorative shelv...

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Antique 1860s French Country Shelves

Materials

Brass, Steel

1930s French Industrial Bakery Rack on Wheels
1930s French Industrial Bakery Rack on Wheels

1930s French Industrial Bakery Rack on Wheels

$3,676Sale Price|20% Off

H 67.1 in W 62.4 in D 20.5 in

1930s French Industrial Bakery Rack on Wheels

Located in High Point, NC

This 1930s French industrial bakery rack on wheels is a rare surviving example of early commercial craftsmanship, combining utilitarian design with the warm character of aged wood. C...

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Early 20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Metal

Primitive Folk Art Bakery Rack, France, 19th Century
Primitive Folk Art Bakery Rack, France, 19th Century

Primitive Folk Art Bakery Rack, France, 19th Century

$11,200

H 66.93 in W 76.78 in D 18.9 in

Primitive Folk Art Bakery Rack, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rustic wooden folk art bread rack from 19th century France reminiscent of days gone by. This bakery rack features seven spacious shelves, making it not only a functional storage solu...

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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Shelves

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Bakery Racks, France, Early 20th Century
Folk Art Bakery Racks, France, Early 20th Century

Folk Art Bakery Racks, France, Early 20th Century

$2,650 / item

H 41.34 in W 43.31 in D 15.75 in

Folk Art Bakery Racks, France, Early 20th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Once the silent workhorses of bustling bakeries, these antique wooden cooling racks carry the warmth and history of artisanal bread-making from a bygone era. Their open slatted shelv...

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Early 20th Century French Rustic Shelves

Materials

Wood

Bakery Display Rack with Iron Frame and Oak Shelves, France, 1920s
Bakery Display Rack with Iron Frame and Oak Shelves, France, 1920s

Bakery Display Rack with Iron Frame and Oak Shelves, France, 1920s

Located in Antwerp, BE

This bakery display rack, produced in France during the 1920s, reflects the refined craftsmanship typical of traditional shop fittings from the early twentieth century. The structure...

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Vintage 1920s French Rustic Shelves

Materials

Iron

20th - 21st Century French Wrought Iron Brass Ètagère - Four Tier Bakery Rack
20th - 21st Century French Wrought Iron Brass Ètagère - Four Tier Bakery Rack

20th - 21st Century French Wrought Iron Brass Ètagère - Four Tier Bakery Rack

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage French bakers rack with four tiers, in good condition. The ètagère from France is hand crafted and decorated with lateral scrolls. The top rich wrought iron details, the tw...

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Late 20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass, Wrought Iron

French Wrought Iron & Brass 4 Tier Bakery Shelf in Black & Gold Finish Etagere
French Wrought Iron & Brass 4 Tier Bakery Shelf in Black & Gold Finish Etagere

French Wrought Iron & Brass 4 Tier Bakery Shelf in Black & Gold Finish Etagere

$2,535Sale Price|35% Off

H 87 in W 48.63 in D 17.5 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 between the shelves is 20, 20.5 and 17.25 inches.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Wrought Iron

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Antique French Bakery Cabinet or Locker Unit
Antique French Bakery Cabinet or Locker Unit

Antique French Bakery Cabinet or Locker Unit

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H 70 in W 63 in D 24 in

Antique French Bakery Cabinet or Locker Unit

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique, French bakery cabinet with original hardware. Shelves are moveable.

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Early 20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

20th Century French Bakery Cabinet
20th Century French Bakery Cabinet

20th Century French Bakery Cabinet

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H 68.9 in W 72.45 in D 23.63 in

20th Century French Bakery Cabinet

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

French bakery cabinet from the 1st half of the 20th century.

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Early 20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Beech, Plywood

French Bakery Cabinet
French Bakery Cabinet

French Bakery Cabinet

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H 38 in W 60 in D 32 in

French Bakery Cabinet

Located in Nashville, TN

French eight-drawer bakery cabinet in original paint.

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Vintage 1930s French Sideboards

Bakery Cabinet
Bakery Cabinet

Bakery Cabinet

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H 72.5 in W 64 in D 28 in

Bakery Cabinet

Located in Culver City, CA

Wonderful four door cabinet with pullout cooling racks on original castors.

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Early 20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Bakery Counter
Bakery Counter

Bakery Counter

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H 36.5 in W 156 in D 31.5 in

Bakery Counter

Located in Washington, DC

A very large French Bakery Cunter with thick two section Belgian Blue Stone Top. The Base comes in three part-two sides and middle shelves section.

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20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

1920s Antique French Bakery Sideboard
1920s Antique French Bakery Sideboard

1920s Antique French Bakery Sideboard

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H 41.34 in W 119.3 in D 31.11 in

1920s Antique French Bakery Sideboard

Located in Cirencester, GB

This amazing boulangerie sideboard was found in Toulon which is just East of Marseille. The bakery building had been boarded up since 1965 and then recently sold for development. Wh...

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Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Oak, Sycamore, Pine

19th Century French Marble Topped Bakery Counter
19th Century French Marble Topped Bakery Counter

19th Century French Marble Topped Bakery Counter

Located in Houston, TX

19th century French marble topped bakery counter that is opened on one side with an interior shelf and a drawer above. Block panel detail is on the sides and front.

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Antique 19th Century French Credenzas

Materials

Marble

Turn of the Century French Bakery Rack
Turn of the Century French Bakery Rack

Turn of the Century French Bakery Rack

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H 94.5 in W 97.6 in D 18.3 in

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 patisserie. Made in turn of the century France, the lightness of the metal frame would ...

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Antique Early 1900s French Country Shelves

Materials

Metal

19th century French bakery shop chest of drawers ...
19th century French bakery shop chest of drawers ...

19th century French bakery shop chest of drawers ...

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H 37.41 in W 87.01 in D 13.78 in

19th century French bakery shop chest of drawers ...

Located in Brecht, BE

chest of drawers made for a bakery shop in the south of France, late 19th century, unique piece, lots of charm ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Buffets

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century Industrial French Iron Bakery Shelves
Early 20th Century Industrial French Iron Bakery Shelves

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 made of Iron but the horizontal bars and knobs are made of brass, giving an elegant,...

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Iron

Early 20th Century Industrial French Iron Bakery Shelves
Early 20th Century Industrial French Iron Bakery Shelves

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 of Iron but the horizontal bars and knobs are made of brass. An elegant, fine desig...

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Iron

20th Century French Metal & Wooden Bakery Cart On Wheels
20th Century French Metal & Wooden Bakery Cart On Wheels

20th Century French Metal & Wooden Bakery Cart On Wheels

Located in High Point, NC

This 20th century French bakery cart on wheels combines industrial strength with rustic charm, featuring a sturdy metal frame paired with wooden slat shelving. Designed for durabilit...

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20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Metal

French Boulangerie or Bakery Dough Bin or Proving Chest of Elm
French Boulangerie or Bakery Dough Bin or Proving Chest of Elm

French Boulangerie or Bakery Dough Bin or Proving Chest of Elm

Located in Austin, TX

A fine French dough bin or proving chest of elm from a 19th century boulangerie or bakery, with a handsome patina, removable rectangular lid with handles, over a rustic base, resting...

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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Monumental French Bakery Counter or Sideboard
Early 20th Century Monumental French Bakery Counter or Sideboard

Early 20th Century Monumental French Bakery Counter or Sideboard

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

Elegant huge French boulangerie counter or goods display sideboard. Originally from the early 20th century with later additions. On rectangular ground plan standing long half-heigh...

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Early 20th Century French Sideboards

Materials

Beech, Pine, Plywood

Early Marble And Oak Bakery Counter From France, Circa 1940
Early Marble And Oak Bakery Counter From France, Circa 1940

Early Marble And Oak Bakery Counter From France, Circa 1940

Located in Nashville, TN

Early Marble and Oak Bakery Counter From France, Circa 1940. Solid Marble top on an oak base. Nice patina and use.

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Vintage 1940s European Cabinets

Materials

Marble

French Pâtisserie Boulangerie Bakery or Bistro Display by Siégel et Hommey Paris
French Pâtisserie Boulangerie Bakery or Bistro Display by Siégel et Hommey Paris

French Pâtisserie Boulangerie Bakery or Bistro Display by Siégel et Hommey Paris

Located in Highwood, IL

French Pâtisserie Boulangerie (Bakery) or Possibly a French Bistro Brass Shelf Retail Display. Our Old Plank Restoration Department just finished a thorough restoration of our polish...

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Vintage 1920s French Country Shelves

Materials

Brass

19th century French bakery shop interior, counter + 2 chests of drawers
19th century French bakery shop interior, counter + 2 chests of drawers

19th century French bakery shop interior, counter + 2 chests of drawers

Located in Brecht, BE

a very rare find, this genuine 19th century French bakery shop interior, one counter, 220 x 66 x 91 cm high, original marble top, chest of drawers, 161 x 38 x 86 cm high, original ma...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Rare French Bakery Chest from France, circa 1920
Rare French Bakery Chest from France, circa 1920

Rare French Bakery Chest from France, circa 1920

Located in Nashville, TN

Rare French bakery chest from France, circa 1920. Fantastic original color and patina. Three bottom drawers on casters for easier operation.

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Vintage 1920s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

French Bakery Rack
French Bakery Rack

French Bakery Rack

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H 84 in W 59 in D 18 in

French Bakery Rack

Located in Austin, TX

This decorative bakery rack was originally used to display French breads in a boulangerie in the Beaujolais Region. The metal has been painted in off-white and aqua tones with chrome...

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Vintage 1940s French Shelves

Materials

Metal

Antique French Bakery Rack
Antique French Bakery Rack

Antique French Bakery Rack

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H 93 in W 78 in D 19 in

Antique French Bakery Rack

Located in San Francisco, CA

Large Wrought Iron & Brass Bakery Rack: Paris, c.1900 Great character & patina

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Early 20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

Antique Wooden Bakery Cabinet on Cast Iron Wheels
Antique Wooden Bakery Cabinet on Cast Iron Wheels

Antique Wooden Bakery Cabinet on Cast Iron Wheels

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H 70.48 in W 67.72 in D 27.56 in

Antique Wooden Bakery Cabinet on Cast Iron Wheels

Located in Ulft, Gelderland

This vintage bakery cabinet was manufactured during the early 20th century. It stands/rolls on eight cast iron wheels, has four doors and two shelves. Unique piece and in good condit...

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Vintage 1910s French Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Vintage French Gold Colored Painted Metal Bakery Shop Étagères
Vintage French Gold Colored Painted Metal Bakery Shop Étagères

Vintage French Gold Colored Painted Metal Bakery Shop Étagères

Located in Raalte, NL

Set of 2 vintage gold-colored metal bakery shop etagères with a lamp in the shape of a crown on both sides, these are from France and made around 1950-1960. With new vintage wiring. ...

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Mid-20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Bakery Shelving : Paris 1930
Art Deco Bakery Shelving : Paris 1930

Art Deco Bakery Shelving : Paris 1930

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H 77 in W 78 in D 20 in

Art Deco Bakery Shelving : Paris 1930

Located in San Francisco, CA

ART DECO BAKERY SHELVING : PARIS 1930

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20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Painted Bakery Counter with Granite Top, 1900s
French Painted Bakery Counter with Granite Top, 1900s

French Painted Bakery Counter with Granite Top, 1900s

Located in Austin, TX

A truly original, absolutely wonderful store counter from a bakery in the Beaujolais Region. This cabinet is made of pine painted in light grey tones and the top is a thick beige gra...

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Early 20th Century French Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Granite

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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$4,300

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Located in Antwerp, BE

This striking wooden bench embodies the bold aesthetic of brutalist design, seamlessly blending raw textures with organic forms. Crafted from solid wood, its sculptural presence evok...

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By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in High Point, NC

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$815Sale Price|29% Off

H 27.17 in W 40.56 in D 20.48 in

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Located in Trensacq, FR

Large French baker's bread cart, provenance from a boulangerie in the southwest of France. Wonderfully distressed and full of character, this basket was used to carry the freshly ba...

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By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet

Located in Hønefoss, 30

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$7,500

H 52.76 in W 49.22 in D 26.38 in

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Located in Antwerp, BE

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Located in Houston, TX

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French Bakery Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the French bakery cabinet you’re looking for. A French bakery cabinet — often made from metal, wood and iron — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French bakery cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right French bakery cabinet, those designed in Art Deco and mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a French Bakery Cabinet?

Prices for a French bakery cabinet start at $1,834 and top out at $20,173 with the average selling for $5,950.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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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