A baker's rack is all about elegance through function, and the Southern Enterprises Patrick Bakers Rack is no exception. This five-shelf rack has a frame of rigid steel with a powder-coated finish in matte black. Each of the shelves is made from engineered wood with pine veneers in a honey-colored finish. The center shelf is a great place for a microwave, and it can even be used to add more prep space to a smaller kitchen. The open, airy form of the racks makes it a great addition to modern and traditional spaces alike.

A note about wood composite or engineered wood: Often referred to as MDF, which stands for medium-density fiberboard, this type of wood composite is made of compressed wood fibers and has several benefits, including affordability, consistency, and resistance to warping or rotting over time.