Today's styles are so beautiful, in fact, that they are used throughout the home and even outside. Each of these pieces features spacious drawers and cabinets along with display space for collectibles and service pieces. A bakers rack is a lightweight storage structure often made from metal or wood, and used in dining areas for both practical and decorative purposes. Always a practical piece, the many fine products you see here feature irons, woods, and blends for any decor. A bakers rack is a lightweight storage frame typically used in dining areas for both practical and decorative purposes.