Advantages of Antique Shelves

Whether you are on the lookout for a good wall shelf for purely functional use or something that will add a decorative appeal to your space, antique racks and shelves often add both aesthetic appeal and functionality to your kitchen or dining room. If you are considering buying antique shelves, here are some good reasons why this could be a good decision.

When you purchase an antique, you are bringing a piece of history into your home that often tells a story and sets your interior décor apart. Wooden shelves have a certain quality about them that make an interesting inclusion in the decor. Pine with its distinctive grain, patterns or lines, mahogany or oak with their beautiful colour tones.

You can have these racks and shelves in each and every room of the house with items that relate to the rooms. While shelves in the dining room can have crockery, those in the kitchens can be used for displaying cookware items.

Shelves and racks provide plenty of storage space for different items. Unlike closed cabinets that occupy space and make it visually cramped, open shelves are a better option as these seemingly occupy less space.

Needless to say, antique shelves are amazingly charming and aesthetically appealing. They are unique and versatile and there are plenty of options available, each one different and one of its kind belonging to different style eras.

Arcadia Antiques is home to an interesting collection of antique shelves, antique racks, antique hanging bookshelves and other such antique furniture items. Our collection of antique racks includes walnut deed racks, French pine bakers racks  pine hanging racks, mahogany hanging plate racks etc. Browse through the categories to have a look at our available pieces.