An Etagere is a piece of light furniture very similar to the English what-not, which was
extensively made in France during the latter part of the 18th century. As the name implies, it consists of a
series of stages or shelves for the reception of ornaments or other small articles. Like the what-not it was
very often cornerwise in shape, and the best Louis XVI examples in exotic woods are exceedingly graceful and
elegant. |
