A shoe rack is a furniture which is often found by the door mat in the entryway of houses, and serves a function to keep shoes organized. Often it is placed near a hat shelf,[1] a shoe rack,[2] wardrobe rail, or hook rack where clothes for outdoor use can be hung. Some shoe racks also serve as a benches where persons may sit while taking on their shoes.[3]

A simple shoe rack with room for four pairs of shoes.

A well known designer of shoe racks was Gunnar Bolin from Sweden.[4] IKEA has sold shoe racks since at least 1950.[5]

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References

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  1. ^ "Tips & Fakta - Bygg din egen sko- eller hatthylla". Sekelskifte. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
  2. ^ myurbanchoice. "How to Assemble a Shoe Rack in Minutes – myurbanchoice". Retrieved 2024-09-27.
  3. ^ Choice, Urban (September 12, 2024). "How to Assemble a Shoe Rack in Minutes". My Urban Choice. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
  4. ^ "Gunnar Bolin". Retrieved 9 January 2022.
  5. ^ "Full text of "IKEA historical catalogues (1950-2021)"" (in Swedish). Retrieved 9 January 2022.