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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.

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

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

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 Wooden Bakery Racks, Rustic Style, France, Early 20th Century
Antique Wooden Bakery Racks, Rustic Style, France, Early 20th Century

Antique Wooden Bakery Racks, Rustic Style, 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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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

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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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

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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

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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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Custom 2 Tier Console Table from French Baker's Bread Rising Racks
Custom 2 Tier Console Table from French Baker's Bread Rising Racks

Custom 2 Tier Console Table from French Baker's Bread Rising Racks

Located in East Point, GA

A custom created two-tiered table from antique French baker's bread risings shelves. This long table, just under 7 feet in length, features a rectangular-shape, fashioned from two wo...

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Antique 19th Century French Console Tables

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19th Century French Baguette Rack
19th Century French Baguette Rack

19th Century French Baguette Rack

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H 56.5 in W 86 in D 20.75 in

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 goods.

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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Shelves

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

1930s French Industrial Bakery Rack on Wheels

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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.

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Early 20th Century French Shelves

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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

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Metal, Brass, Wrought Iron

A Pair of Custom French Baker's Two-Tiered Tables
A Pair of Custom French Baker's Two-Tiered Tables

A Pair of Custom French Baker's Two-Tiered Tables

Located in East Point, GA

A custom created two-tiered table from antique French baker's bread risings shelves. This 6+ ft long table features a rectangular-shape, fashioned from two wooden French bakery shelv...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tables

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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

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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.

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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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

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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

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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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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

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