Best Baker's Racks
When you hear the term Baker’s Racks you might immediately think of big, wire racks full of loaves of bread or other baked goods, and you would not be wrong. But baker’s racks can be so much more. Decorative versions make a beautiful addition to your kitchen. Styles include shelving that fits flat against the wall or neatly into a corner. Some have beautifully tooled metal scrollwork, while others include a butcher block work surface at table height. They can be used for anything you wish, but they do look great loaded with pies, cakes or bread.
Modern Baker's Rack with Five Shelves
$76.99 $86.99
Modern Baker's Rack with Five Shelves
Mercury Row®
$76.99 $86.99
Perfect For: Creating a versatile kitchen coffee station, bar storage, or prep area
What We Like: Its varying shelf lengths and heights for easy organization
This modern baker's rack features a tubular steel frame that supports five engineered wood shelves of different lengths and heights, perfect for organizing your appliances and dining essentials. The rack includes four hooks for hanging frequently-used utensils and a spacious top ideal for a microwave or espresso machine. Designed with functionality and style in mind, this baker's rack requires full assembly but serves as an attractive and practical addition to your kitchen space.
Designer Advice:
Pair this baker's rack with contemporary kitchen appliances and decor for a cohesive look, and utilize decorative baskets or bins to further organize smaller items on the shelves.
Multifunctional Kitchen Cart Baker's Rack
$122.99 $156.99
Multifunctional Kitchen Cart Baker's Rack
17 Stories
$122.99 $156.99
Perfect For: Organizing and optimizing kitchen space
What We Like: Large storage capacity and versatile uses
This multifunctional kitchen cart baker's rack is a solidly built storage solution, perfect for freeing up valuable counter space for ingredients. It serves as a microwave stand, baker's rack, and kitchen cart, boasting 3-tier shelves with 2 hutches that provide ample storage for utensils and more. Use it as a coffee bar station or buffet table for dishes, tableware, wine, juicer, toaster, and anything else you desire, ensuring you have convenient access to your essentials.
Designer Advice:
Pair it with matching wood or metal kitchen furniture and add labeled storage containers or decorative baskets to create an organized, stylish, and functional space.
Chic Utility Storage Shelf with Cabinet
$123.99 $206.89
Chic Utility Storage Shelf with Cabinet
Latitude Run®
$123.99 $206.89
Perfect For: Organizing your kitchen or living room essentials
What We Like: Multifunctional storage options and durable materials
Simplify your space with this chic utility storage shelf and cabinet, perfect for decluttering your kitchen or living room. Boasting a quality iron frame in a matte black finish and heat-resistant veneer, the structure includes 3 open shelves, a large cabinet, and 8 ball-end S-hooks for versatile organization. House kitchen appliances like microwaves and coffee makers, or display decorative items while keeping your essentials tidy and accessible. The CARB P2-compliant manufactured wood provides durability and easy cleaning.
Designer Advice:
Style this storage shelf with a mix of practical items and decorative pieces to create a visually appealing yet functional display in your kitchen or living room.
5-Tier Kitchen Utility Rack
$166.99 $195.99
5-Tier Kitchen Utility Rack
17 Stories
$166.99 $195.99
Perfect For: Maximizing storage and counter space in your kitchen
What We Like: Multifunctional design and solid construction
Embrace this versatile 5-tier kitchen utility rack designed for your microwave and much more. Save counter space while organizing spices, cookbooks, and kitchen utensils with its space-saving vertical structure. A large countertop offers room for display, while a reinforced rod and thick particleboard construction supports up to 240 lbs. Enjoy the practicality of this rack in your kitchen, living room, bedroom, or dining room.
Designer Advice:
For a cohesive look, match this rack with similar wood tones in your existing furniture. Add storage baskets or containers to keep smaller items organized and tidy.
Multifunctional Kitchen Storage Rack with Power Outlets
$104.99 $144.99
Multifunctional Kitchen Storage Rack with Power Outlets
Trent Austin Design®
$104.99 $144.99
Perfect For: Organizing and maximizing kitchen space
What We Like: Secure power outlets and versatile functionality
This multifunctional kitchen storage rack features 3 UL-certified power outlets, an air switch button, and a 6.5ft cable, making it perfect for safely placing your coffee makers, toaster, and bread maker. Doubling as a coffee bar, microwave oven stand, baker's rack, bookshelf, and more, it also has 5 spacious shelves to house your cooking essentials. The durable CARB certified P2 particle board and X-bar design ensure stability and longevity, so you can rest easy knowing your kitchen is efficiently organized and safe.
Designer Advice:
Place the rack in a modular kitchen layout, and consider adding colorful storage containers or potted herbs to enhance its aesthetic appeal and add a touch of freshness to your space.
Chrome Baker’s Rack
$97.99 $144.99
Chrome Baker’s Rack
The Twillery Co.®
$97.99 $144.99
What we like: Gleaming chrome finish
What we don’t like: No smaller slots or spaces
Not so great for: If you have smaller cooking utensils
Perfect for: A minimalist kitchen
Sleek and streamlined, this baker’s rack is crafted from metal in a chrome finish. Additionally featuring a solid bamboo top that is removable for easy cleaning, it would be an excellent option for a minimalist kitchen space. The generous weight capacity of 1000lbs gives you the freedom to store anything from heavy-duty chopping boards to cast-iron skillets.
This rack also includes a row of hooks at the top for hanging pots and pans. The three shelves are equal in width, meaning you would have to purchase organizing products separately if this bothers you. However, the contemporary finish and affordable price make it a great option all-round.
Industrial Baker’s Rack
$89.99 $119.99
Industrial Baker’s Rack
17 Stories
$89.99 $119.99
What we like: Understated lattice detail
What we don’t like: Wide spacing at sides not great for small items
Not so great for: A traditional kitchen
Perfect for: A modern or industrial-themed kitchen
Striking and bold, this baker’s rack is an ideal choice for a contemporary kitchen. It has five shelves overall, four of which are slatted for a chic contemporary look. The middle shelf is made from manufactured wood in a dark espresso finish for a subtle contrast.
Overall, this rack has a sturdy and industrial look. Due to it being made of iron, it will hold up well over time even if you place heavy objects on it. Not just for food, you can utilize this product elsewhere in your home. It would be a good finishing touch to a home office due to its tall stature.
Wide Baker’s Rack
Wide Baker’s Rack
VASAGLE
What we like: Differently sized shelving
What we don’t like: Particleboard will chip over time
Not so great for: Narrow kitchens
Perfect for: If you want everything in one place
This chic baker’s rack truly has it all. Constructed from particleboard with an alloy steel frame, you can be sure it will support heavy weights, although the particleboard will chip over time. Available in three finishes of gray/beige, brown/black, and gray/black, it would be a great addition to a modern kitchen.
The five shelves are all differently sized so you can organize your culinary collection to perfection. There is also a useful wire basket to store any fresh produce for the day. Plus, the widest shelf at the top will hold a microwave. Or, you could use it as an ample chopping board space so everything is in one place.
Magana Iron Baker's Rack
Magana Iron Baker's Rack
Simple, with clean lines, this tubular iron frame is black with flat metal X bracing. The shelves are primarily made of wood, with a marbleized center work surface. Perfect for your smaller appliances, such as coffee maker, toaster or waffle maker as the open back makes positioning with that all-important outlet easy to do. Spare and sturdy, it will be an asset to any kitchen. If you are seeking easy access added storage, this is it.
5-Tier Baker's Rack and Sideboard
5-Tier Baker's Rack and Sideboard
Andover Mills™
Perfect For: Organizing and displaying kitchen essentials
What We Like: Adjustable inner shelf and multifunctional design
This versatile 35'' cabinet works as a baker's rack in your kitchen or a sideboard in your dining room, offering an open storage design and an adjustable inner shelf for maximum convenience. Made from steel and engineered wood, the unit boasts two open shelves, 2 towel racks, 4 removable S-shaped hooks, and a cabinet door enclosing even more storage space. Its 25 lbs. weight capacity and accommodating dimensions (35.4'' W x 15.7'' D x 33.2'' H) make it perfect for housing your lightweight kitchen appliances, with a stylish and practical design that complements any space.
Designer Advice:
Create a functional and appealing kitchen corner by pairing this piece with complementary decor such as a framed chalkboard for meal planning or a small potted herb garden for a touch of greenery and freshness.
Berkshire Steel Baker's Rack
Berkshire Steel Baker's Rack
This is a baker’s rack that will make any chef say, “Tres magnifique!” The metal frame has a cathedral window arched top supported by a solid tabletop over two wire rack shelves. Attached to the top backing is a pair of spice shelves flanked by rows of three metal hooks on each side for hanging those illusive measuring tools. Need to store the burgundy or the cooking sherry? Beneath the tabletop is a wine rack with space for five bottles.
Multi-Purpose Kitchen Baker's Rack
Multi-Purpose Kitchen Baker's Rack
17 Stories
Perfect For: Expanding kitchen storage and counter space
What We Like: Spacious multilayer framework design
Bring functionality and style to your kitchen with this multi-purpose kitchen baker's rack that offers ample storage while maximizing your counter space. The multilayer framework design features spacious shelves for keeping essentials within easy reach. The large cabinet in the middle is perfect for microwave ovens and provides a locker with a door for infrequently used items. You'll also love the convenience of the 8 extra side hooks for hanging small utensils or towels and the additional bottom shelf capable of holding up to 30 pounds.
Designer Advice:
Choose a spot adjacent to your main cooking area and complement your kitchen's decor by accessorizing with colorful cookware and decorative canisters.
Short Baker’s Rack
Short Baker’s Rack
Red Barrel Studio®
What we like: Three baskets come included
What we don’t like: Not as much shelf space
Not so great for: Limited-space kitchens
Perfect for: If you have lower ceilings
If you have more floor than wall space, this rack is perfect for you. Measuring just over forty inches wide, it combines style and storage in one. The scrollwork detail at the top adds a traditional touch, too. Featuring an iron frame, it has two shelves, but a third could be created by removing the included rattan baskets.
However, we think the hand-stained baskets add a charming rustic touch that’s perfect for a farmhouse-style kitchen. They will allow you to sort out your kitchen essentials so you know exactly where everything is. In addition, we recommend using the open slats at each side to store your favorite wines.
Solid Wood Baker's Rack with Open Shelves
Solid Wood Baker's Rack with Open Shelves
Red Barrel Studio®
Perfect For: Stylish and practical storage in kitchens, living rooms, or dining areas
What We Like: Spacious 15" shelf clearance
The Aiden Baker's Rack, inspired by traditional Tuscan designs, transforms into a contemporary storage solution made of Solid Wood. With its versatile Coffee finish, this piece fits seamlessly in various home decor styles. Four wide shelves and 15" of clearance cater to cookbooks, dishes, and decorative items or can be employed in living rooms and bedrooms for books and mementos. The sturdy and elegant construction ensures this rack will become a cherished addition to your home.
Designer Advice:
To create a cohesive look, pair this baker's rack with other warm wood furnishings and accent it with colorful dishware or eye-catching accessories.
Narrow Bakers Rack
Narrow Bakers Rack
Fleur De Lis Living
What we like: Sophisticated design
What we don’t like: Cannot be secured to wall
Not so great for: If you have small children or pets
Perfect for: A studio apartment
A great choice for a studio apartment or a home that doesn’t have a lot of kitchen space, this baker’s rack is elegant and sophisticated. Crafted with a steel frame and gunmetal gray finish, it is accentuated by slatted sides and a scrollwork crown.
Able to fit cookware, books and a plant for greenery, the five shelves are equally sized. You could even use this rack as a divider in a studio to create the illusion of a bigger space. A small downside is that this rack cannot be secured to the wall. This means we don’t recommend it if you live with pets or small children to make sure everyone is safe.
Waloo Iron Baker's Rack
Waloo Iron Baker's Rack
Antiqued wood and iron make this baker’s rack something very special. It is perfect for a country kitchen or shabby chic décor, but can easily fit in with vintage as well. The black iron frame supports a top shelf, a row of hooks, a central unit that includes space for six wine bottles, as well as an area for storing stemware, and a bottom shelf of matching distressed wood. In addition to being useful, it is sure to be a conversation piece.
Schilling Steel Baker's Rack
Schilling Steel Baker's Rack
Elegant steel baker’s rack has airy flat steel shelving with square cutouts and graceful decorative steel scrollwork back. Suitable for cooling or storing baked goods, but also stable and strong for other types of uses. It measures 58 inches in height, is twenty-eight inches wide, and fourteen inches deep, making it a nice size for added kitchen storage for canisters or similar items. The powder coat finish makes the unit serviceable for patio or outdoor use.
Brashears Transitional Manufactured Wood Baker's Rack
Brashears Transitional Manufactured Wood Baker's Rack
Made of natural wood and composition wood, this attractive baker’s rack will certainly add storage and beauty to any kitchen. The lower section is a closed cabinet topped with a wide pull drawer. The upper half is openwork shelves with slat backing. The whole is a natural wood tone, so no two units are precisely the same, thanks to the nature of wood grain. If you are looking for something a little different, this is an attractive choice.
Briese Iron Baker's Rack
Briese Iron Baker's Rack
Elegant, simple and functional, this baker’s rack has three wide shelves topped by two narrow ones. The whole is held together with a black, metal frame, reinforced with flat X bracing on the back. The solid pine wood shelving is suitable for supporting a microwave or some of those lovely rattan baskets/drawers. It works equally well for storing supplies or displaying your favorite collection of beautiful canisters filled with essential ingredients.
Worton Iron Baker's Rack
Worton Iron Baker's Rack
Crafted from iron and birchwood, this is another spare but elegant baker’s rack that is perfect for your kitchen. The two lower shelves are deep, making them naturals for bins or baskets, while the upper two are narrower, creating a work surface. The frame is made of iron, the shelving from birchwood and the whole is painted white for a clean, unified look. Structured tall and narrow, it is a good choice for a space-challenged kitchen.
Lillianna Steel Baker's Rack
Lillianna Steel Baker's Rack
Beautiful hutch-style steel-framed bakers rack includes breathable rattan storage drawers in the lower half. The woven drawers “breath” making them a good place to store goods that don’t do well in airless locations, or to install a filing rack for keeping drop-in recipe sheets. The drawers are also suitable for kitchen towels or napkins. The upper half includes a tabletop counter surface and two shelves. These are flanked with simple scrollwork and backed with metal slats.
Maybelle Metal Baker's Rack
Maybelle Metal Baker's Rack
Vertical black-framed baker’s rack with three rattan drawer units and three open shelves. Practical enough for your kitchen, but sufficiently elegant for your dining room, this baker’s rack is perfect for storing linens, displaying canisters, or using as an extended work surface in a busy kitchen. The back is open except for single horizontal slats behind two of the shelves and decorative scrollwork at the top. It is both practical and decorative.
Buying Guide
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A baker's rack is a versatile piece of accent furniture for display and storage in a home. When you find yourself trying to make a selection out of the best baker’s racks currently available, here is a step-by-step guide that is guaranteed to cover all the parameters for you.
Here are the main types:
- Standard Baker’s Racks
Standard baker’s racks rest against walls. They are available in a broad range of designs and sizes, and they are capable of being the focal point of a room. They can even help convert small unused spaces into handy work areas.
Because a number of baker’s racks come with open storage shelves, they’re handy for the storage of small appliances e.g. a toaster or blender. They can also incorporate features such as stemware racks, compartments for liquor, and enclosed cabinets. They may come with storage baskets, a serving tray, and drawers.
- Corner Baker’s Racks
Another kind that you should consider is a corner baker’s rack, most especially if space where it is intended is limited or if it will be placed in a room with an awkward shape. A corner baker’s rack is specifically designed to be decorative and functional at the same time.
Although it tends to be small in size, its compact build makes it ideal for the display of pictures, mementos, china, kitchen accessories, and cookbooks. Also, a great place for storing towels, decorative soaps, and bath products, it makes for a charming statement within a guest bedroom or bathroom.
- Storage Baker’s Racks
Combining drawers and shelves with nearly all the features of a standard baker’s rack, storage baker’s racks are perfect places for both the storage and display of collectibles and decorative items in kitchens and family rooms.
Aside from the common storage options like cabinets and drawers, the racks can include decorative plate rails, wine bottle storage, utility hooks, stemware racks, and cup rack holders. They're currently available online in various materials like copper, wrought iron, wood and metal, and all wood.
Since they come in various styles as well, from farmhouse and traditional to contemporary and modern, you shouldn’t have a hard time seeking one that matches with your room décor.
Here are the materials available:
- Genuine Wood
Considered to be a durable material for home furniture including baker’s racks, a unit made of genuine wood will become a beautiful heirloom furniture if it is made from beech, maple or oak. As it does not have the construction of recycled materials, it’s going to cost more.
If your budget allows for a baker’s rack that is made of hardwood, get one with a protective finish in order to minimize damage from use. A resilient finish can also offer easy cleaning and maintenance.
Take note that the terms ‘softwood’ and ‘hardwood’ refer to whether wood used in making the furniture comes from a coniferous or deciduous tree.
- Wrought Iron
Wrought iron is another option, and it’s easy to clean and maintain. It does not house mites or pests, plus it lasts a long time from its unnatural component.
- Copper
Copper is also is hard and tough, which means chips don’t occur. There will be scratches over time, but you can easily polish them or paint them over.
- Engineered Wood
Engineered wood is also available, and baker’s racks made from these have a material construction of wood fibers that are glued together with heat and pressure. They're made of recycled materials and that makes them more affordable in comparison to genuine wood.
With high quality, well-made baker’s racks, they can be relied on in terms of durability. The most common type of engineered wood that is used in making these furniture pieces is MDF or medium density fiberboard. It has the look and feel of real wood.
Wood veneers are made when real wood that is turned into thin slices is adhered to furniture using heat and pressure. As they may be applied to nearly any smooth and flat surface (but often ones that are constructed using recycled materials), they are commonly used in giving furniture the appearance and texture of real solid wood while making sure costs are kept low.
Take a look at these styles:
- Traditional
Traditional baker’s racks are characterized by graceful curves and a medium to dark finish. Classical accents such as leaf motifs and inset panels are reflections of previous trends and past eras like the Victorian era.
A traditional baker’s rack can include ornate detailing like elaborate scrollwork or ornate brass finials.
- Modern
A modern baker’s rack is characterized by a more polished surface and geometric shape. The features of a modern design include asymmetrical detailing and angular lines.
The focus of the style is more on the unit’s form and function. Glass and metal and the most common construction materials.
- Contemporary
As for a contemporary style baker’s rack, it is like modern wherein it is distinguishable from its geometric shapes and clean lines.
However, unlike modern style, it is often** softened by tempered or curved lines**. A baker’s rack with a contemporary style has *a mixture of materials and finishes* that create impact and visual interest.
- Transitional
Transitional baker’s racks merge elements of contemporary and traditional styles. Forms and lines tend to be a lot simpler yet sophisticated at the same time. Its emphasis is on the uncluttered detailing.
Demonstrated by the careful use of lines with the contrast of tapered legs, transitional baker’s racks blend easily with more traditional or contemporary furnishing in complementing indoor décor.
- Country
The last but not the least option is the country baker’s rack, which is a scaled down version of a more traditional piece like Colonial, English Country, or French Provincial. Country style has muted colors, milk-painted woods, a comfortable feel, and simple lines.
It also includes whimsical details such as hand-carved insets, soft, graceful curves, and hand-painted stenciling. Country-style units add tranquil and charm to the atmosphere of a room.
