Different Types of Kitchen Accent Furniture Bakers Racks Originally made of wrought iron and used to cool batches of breads, pastries and pies fresh from the oven, today bakers racks have become a popular choice for displaying china, knickknacks and toiletries. Depending on the style, they can be elaborately ornamental; typically they combine shelves with a countertop and are made of wood or metal or a combination of both. The flat ...