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or etagere
as in bookcase
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Recent Examples of étagère
Sasha Adler Design In a Chicago home renovated by Sasha Adler Design, custom etageres and the island’s brass legs add jewelry-like details to the space.
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Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2025
Another way to encourage your cat to scratch and also not be an ugly tower are metal etageres.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 29 Feb. 2024
Floating shelves or a narrow etagere, on the other hand, may not have an impact in that same space.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2022
Add your towels, light reading, potpourri and display-level storage bins to fill out this space-saving over-the-toilet etagere by Zenna Home.
—Khortlyn Cole, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Aug. 2022
Arizona interior designer Lauren Lerner of Living with Lolo suggests using baskets to stash towels and yoga mats and bringing in an etagere to sort weights and other equipment.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2021
The lounge, immediately adjacent to the main room (separated by an etagere filled with elegant stemware and vintage crystal decanters), is a nice place to enjoy a drink, and Blvd’s cocktail program is strong.
—Phil Vettel, chicagotribune.com, 24 May 2018
Even more of a British bent comes from the selection of tea sandwiches served on a proper tiered etagere.
—Greg Morago, Houston Chronicle, 6 Apr. 2018
Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2025
Another way to encourage your cat to scratch and also not be an ugly tower are metal etageres.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 29 Feb. 2024
Floating shelves or a narrow etagere, on the other hand, may not have an impact in that same space.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2022
Add your towels, light reading, potpourri and display-level storage bins to fill out this space-saving over-the-toilet etagere by Zenna Home.
—Khortlyn Cole, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Aug. 2022
Arizona interior designer Lauren Lerner of Living with Lolo suggests using baskets to stash towels and yoga mats and bringing in an etagere to sort weights and other equipment.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2021
The lounge, immediately adjacent to the main room (separated by an etagere filled with elegant stemware and vintage crystal decanters), is a nice place to enjoy a drink, and Blvd’s cocktail program is strong.
—Phil Vettel, chicagotribune.com, 24 May 2018
Even more of a British bent comes from the selection of tea sandwiches served on a proper tiered etagere.
—Greg Morago, Houston Chronicle, 6 Apr. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for étagère
Noun
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Works on display include iconic pieces by bygone designers, among them a bookcase by Ico Parisi, and a cabinet originally designed by Gio Ponti and later revamped by Piero Fornasetti features green lacquer and black malachite, as well as Sottsass’ Sun carpet.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
26 May 2025
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Make sure any furniture, bookcases, coffee tables and the items on them are properly secured or moved.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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That piece, along with the credenza from 2022, are now on view at Amanda Pratt’s new Villa AM gallery in the West Village until the end of the summer.—
Curbed editors,
Curbed,
5 June 2025
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Case Pieces Traditional case pieces, such as sideboards, china cabinets, and credenzas, can still look beautiful in today's dining rooms, explains Ashley DeLapp.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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Better to cling to the crystal vase than the entire sideboard.—
Marni Jameson,
Oc Register,
28 May 2025
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Shop the top 30 deals on outdoor conversation sets, summer blankets, and sideboards while prices start at just $20.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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This rash typically starts on the face and spreads over the body, including hands, feet, genitals, and chest.—
Francisco J. Rivera Rosario,
Health,
7 June 2025
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However, a few years ago, during a routine physical, Jones’ primary care doctor found something unusual in his chest X-ray.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Gracie Oaks Versus 20-Pair Shoe Storage Cabinet Keep your shoes neatly organized with this storage cabinet, which conceals up to 20 pairs.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Be sure cabinet hardware selections don’t clash or compete with other finishes in the room, including other hardware, lighting, or fixtures.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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For many of us, stemmed crystal sparkled under the dimmed light of a breakfront while a collection of coffee mugs were stacked gingerly on top of each other in a shuttered cabinet.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2024
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Tucked between a George II mahogany breakfront secretaire bookcase and a series of manuscript and watercolor maps showing the waterways of Venice, Clausen found a type of antiquated nautical map known as a portolan chart.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Oct. 2023
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Carol worked as a secretary for Dr. Rajnikant Kothari, a psychiatrist in Jackson Township, and sold home furnishings through a popular direct sales company called Home Interiors.—
Stephanie Warsmith,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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Hegseth is scheduled to testify for the first time as defense secretary on Tuesday, where Democratic lawmakers are expected to question his handling of classified and sensitive information.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
7 June 2025
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Loloi Rug Is Already on Sale for Up to 64% Off Wooden Dresser Save $1,189 on this rustic dresser from Yearwood’s collection.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Huber suggests storing them Inside a medicine cabinet or on a bedroom dresser—anyplace where the doesn’t hit them.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
17 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“étagère.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/%C3%A9tag%C3%A8re. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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