What is a Magazine Rack?
For the home, a magazine rack is an accessory piece of furniture that is used to hold magazines, newspapers, and other periodicals that a homeowner may want to save and keep accessible. There are a number of different styles constructed from a variety of different materials including wood, plastic, and metal. Generally a magazine rack is freestanding, but may be incorporated into another piece of furniture. Typically, a magazine rack is V-shaped and magazines, books, and other materials are inserted with the spine down. However, this can make it difficult for users to see the different magazines the rack is holding. Though the V-shaped design was one of the most common early designs, many different styles have become available. In the 1950s, the metal wired magazine rack was a popular accessory. They often held the Evening Post or the latest copies of Better Homes and Gardens. As the chrome look gave way to wood, end tables with a magazine rack incorporated into the side began to surfa
