etageres
Open ornament shelves
Etageres is the plural of étagère, a piece of furniture with open shelves for displaying objects—decorative items, books, or collectibles.
The shelves typically rise in tiers, often with ornamental supports.
Common in Victorian parlors and contemporary living rooms alike: The étagères flanking the fireplace held her collection of porcelain figurines.
Horizontal storage surfaces
- tieredHaving multiple levels
- displayPresentation for viewing
- standUpright support structure
- bookcaseFurniture holding volumes
whatnot · curio · cabinet · Victorian · antique · parlor · drawing room · ornamental
Room for hygiene
- towelsCloths for drying
- basketsWoven carrying containers
- organizationStructured group with purpose
- shelvesHorizontal storage platforms
toiletries · linens · plant stand · kitchen · spices · planters · succulents · herbs
Items people amass
- figurinesSmall ornamental sculptures
- porcelainTranslucent fired clay
- chinaFine ceramic tableware
- vasesContainers for cut flowers
trinkets · curios · objets d'art · keepsakes · miniatures · showcase · arrangement · knickknacks
Having multiple levels
- pastriesSweet layered confections
- afternoon teaLight meal around four
- dessertsFinal meal courses
- petit foursTiny ornate French confections
macarons · scones · canapés · hors d'oeuvres · buffet · presentation · trays · cakes
shelving
Horizontal storage surfaces
bookcase · whatnot · curio · cabinet · Victorian · antique · parlor · drawing room · ornamental · freestanding
bathroom
Room for hygiene
- towelsCloths for drying
- basketsWoven carrying containers
- organizationStructured group with purpose
shelves · toiletries · linens · plant stand · kitchen · spices · planters · succulents · herbs · pots
collectibles
Items people amass
vases · trinkets · curios · objets d'art · keepsakes · miniatures · showcase · arrangement · knickknacks · memorabilia
tiered
Having multiple levels
- pastriesSweet layered confections
- afternoon teaLight meal around four
- dessertsFinal meal courses
petit fours · macarons · scones · canapés · hors d'oeuvres · buffet · presentation · trays · cakes · sandwiches
etagerescabinets
Enclosed storage furniture
armoires · wardrobes · cupboards · china cabinets · hutches
etagerestrunks
Storage chests or swimwear
hope chests · file cabinets · footlockers · steamer trunks · ottomans