People invented a lot of interesting and practical items for storing shoes in the hallway. Some have become obsolete in the course of time and are now found exclusively in museum collections or historical films, other things have proven quite comfortable, and even in modern interiors, they have a place. Among the various cabinets, pencil cases , curbstones and chests of drawers there is one kind of furniture that deserves a separate note - it's a stylish and elegant banquet. After experiencing several transformations and a couple of centuries, it remains a popular decor subject even in our insane world, full of electronics and fantastic gadgets.
How did the banquet with the shelves for shoes appear?
Initially, this little thing was invented for resting aristocrats, who needed to sit down somewhere between the dances in the hall or in the living room. The bench without a backrest with a soft comfortable seat gradually underwent improvements and visual changes, it became more elegant and refined. The banquet began to be in demand in ladies' boudoir, in kitchens, in the bedroom and in the bathroom, and after this furniture was started to be produced with comfortable shelves for shoes, she found her permanent place in the hallway.
Advantages of using a banquet
First of all, these objects owners appreciate for their practicality. Narrow corridors in our apartments are not easy to equip with stylish sofas, where you can change clothes with comfort. If young people cope with this problem quickly and easily, then the rest want to sometimes relax and tie the laces without haste, thoroughly prepared for the exit on the street. A banquet in the hallway, equipped with a soft seat, is suitable for this purpose perfectly, and if you bought it with one or more shelves for shoes, this process will take place with the best comfort.
Arrange this furniture in front of the mirror or mirrored doors of the large wardrobe. Now you can try on a dress or suit and see how much the clothes look on you elegantly in a sitting position. Sometimes such nuances are very important, when a person has not yet been able to fully appreciate all the advantages and disadvantages of a newly bought outfit.
In addition to the above benefits, the banquet with a shelf for shoes in your hallway has another advantage - it is able to perfectly decorate the interior. Carved or forged decorative elements, made by good craftsmen, turn this thing into an original work of art. By the way, there are very few details and there are no transformation mechanisms. Therefore, if a person copes well with tools and is able to produce their own furniture, then making a comfortable banquet for him is not difficult.
The main types of banquet with a shelf for shoes:
- Forged banquet.
- Wooden banquet.
Most often, such items are not equipped with built-in boxes, they are difficult to install in a forged structure, for this reason, usually shoes are placed on open platforms. Such objects serve as a good decoration of the interior in the style of Empire, Baroque, Country, Provence. They are decorated with elements in the form of flowers, leaves, grapevines and other delicate figures in accordance with the chosen style.
If you do not like metal products, you can buy an interesting banquet table with comfortable shelves for shoes, made of wood. Upholstery, carved patterns and legs in such models are able to differ dramatically, in addition, a large role in the design plays the very wood species. Therefore, when ordering it is desirable to accurately determine all the subtleties, so that the furniture externally harmoniously blends into the interior of your hallway.
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