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French Bistro Shelves

July 1, 2015 by Jane F 5 Comments

French bistro shelves - freestanding bistro shelves with metal feet in the Tillinghast Estate kitchen - Yawn Design via AtticmagFrench Bistro shelves brass up the look of  kitchen islands and counters.

Like most shelving in the kitchen,  traditional French bistro shelves have a specific character which make them a great accessory. Long used in restaurants  for displaying food, wines or collectibles they also worked as partial screens to block certain lines of sight while at the same time revving up appetites.

In home kitchens — particularly on an island — bistro shelves may be focal points if not conversation pieces. The glass shelving is transparent, so what goes on the shelves is showcased by the metal support posts. The bottoms can be separate metal disks like the lightly scaled set in a Florida estate kitchen decorated by Yawn Design [top]. This kitchen has a Belgian feel, especially with the taupe woodwork. On the marble island, the small freestanding set of shelves, in a patinated pewter-like finish, plays into the neutral color scheme and is used to display small objects.

French bistro shelves - bistro shelves set in a custom zinc island counter - Linda Floyd via AtticmagThe shelf unit also can be anchored into the counter. This happens to be a beautifully worked zinc island top in a kitchen by Bay Area designer Linda Floyd. The counter and shelves are natural partners.

French bistro shelves - a vintage bistro shelf with cup hooks and a marble base is used for dishware storage and display - Denman Bennett via AtticmagOh my, how I covet this set of vintage brass shelves — look to the right of the range. Complete with cup hooks, here is an exceptionally elegant way to store everyday dishes.  Larger plates help anchor the bottom and rest on a marble slab. So unusual and authentic — what a treasure.

French bistro shelves - vintage reproduction shelves with bronze finish and marble base set in a wood frame - Fireside Antiques via AtticmagA set of antique reproduction shelves shows the basic structure. It’s interesting to note that the glass does not surround the posts — there is a shelf on each side. This one has marble inset in a wooden frame at the bottom, with brass feet.

French bistro shelves - Frontgate's entertaining etagere in chrome finish with marble base - Frontgate via AtticmagThe catalog house Frontgate, which caters to the luxury market, is also doing replicas. Their shelf is marketed as an “Entertaining Etagère” They’ve done a great job of styling it with such delicious looking pastries. This shelf comes in two sizes (24” and 31”), and stands nearly 3-feet high. These are crazy expensive (at least I think so) and require assembly since the glass shelves straddle the posts.

Given the trend I’m seeing towards open shelving and fewer upper cabinets, I suspect these few examples of French bistro shelves are early days examples. I can’t want to see how the idea develops as designers pick up the idea and the size increases.

(Sources: Yawn Design, Linda Floyd, denman bennett, Fireside Antiques, Frontgate)

See Glass Ceiling Kitchen for another look at French bistro shelves.

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Filed Under: Kitchen & Cabinet Features Tagged With: Atticmag, Denman Bennett, entertaining etagère, Fireside Antiques, free standing kitchen shelves, French bistro shelves, French kitchen accessories, French style shelving, Frontgate, glass shelves for kitchens, kitchen island shelving, Linda Floyd, Yawn Design

Comments

  1. Lodean scoble says

    March 22, 2016 at 3:10 pm

    Where can I buy this bristro glass shelves

    Reply
  2. Jackie Walket says

    June 21, 2016 at 11:50 pm

    Where can I purchase the brass and glass bistro shelves?

    Reply
    • Jane F says

      June 23, 2016 at 8:32 am

      Hi Jackie,

      The links are just below the article. If there’s no link for the shelf that interests you it’s custom.

      Jane

      Reply
    • Susan says

      June 30, 2016 at 9:21 pm

      Pottery Barn. Mine just arrived.

      Restoration Hardware has the nickel, and The High Boy has a really expensive nickel repro. Good luck.

      Reply
      • Jane F says

        July 1, 2016 at 7:22 am

        So Susan, can you post a pic? Would love to see your PB shelves. They are very quick to pick up on things. Thanks for posting!

        Reply

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