Is a hutch the same as an étagère?

An étagère is an open, multi-tiered shelf unit — usually floor-standing and decorative — without a cabinet enclosure. A desk hutch specifically mounts on a desk and typically includes a combination of open shelves and enclosed cabinet sections. While both add display and storage, they differ in placement, mounting, and purpose. OfficeFurniture2go.com carries both desk hutches and freestanding open shelving — call 1-800-460-0858.