It is easy to see why many people assume that when it comes to shopping for a wine rack, there is not going to be much selection when it comes to picking out a wine rack that is both unique and functional. Let’s face the facts, for many of us a wine rack has always been seen as nothing more than a vessel to store our bottles, however, today more and more people are looking for those interesting pieces that will always be a conversation starter while continuing to be functional. While you will likely to be able to find such pieces from larger stores or manufacturers, the best place to look when wanting to purchase a wine rack that none of your friends will have is with the independent artists.

Mr. Vinerack, who is known to his friends and family as Larry Stern, is a builder of custom wrought iron vine racks (that is correct “vine rack,” not “wine rack”) out of New Jersey. He is a former owner of a local liquor store, and in 1989 Larry came up with the idea of creating his masterpieces after learning from local customers the reasons they did not like the wrought iron wine racks he was giving away from manufacturers as promotions was because they were unattractive and plain, or very easy to tip over.

Having no previous experience in welding, Larry looked to his friends for help and knowledge. After he grasped the art of blind welding, Larry began producing the works of art he makes today. Decorative and functional, his vine racks are a work of art and give the illusion of “picking your wine bottle right from the vine.” The majority of his racks are wall mounted, but he does have some floor standing, hanging and counter top creations as well. He takes pride in offering unique pieces to his customers that are functional and beautiful.

Delia is furniture producer based out of Oregon. With an emphasis on hand made steel furniture and accessories, Delia provides manufacturing, marketing and distribution services to a number of artists. Doing this allows the artists to do what they do best, create works of functional art.

When looking at Delia wine racks for the first time can go without saying that their wine racks are anything but ordinary. With an array of styles ranging from counter top to floor standing, single bottle holders to wine consoles, there is a wine rack for anyone who is looking for something functional and different at the same time. Take for example, their "Wine Spine." A modern piece, this rack curves gently forming a vertebrae shape while holding 13 of your favorite bottles of wine. I have never seen a wine rack with this style before, and while the thought of a spine shaped wine rack is a bit nauseating, this wine rack is well crafted and maintains its elegance while being distinctive and versatile at the same time.

Delia know that not everyone is interested in the same style, thus racks such the Wine Bug and Bugus Erectus were born. Quirky, both the Wine Bug and Bugus Erectus are wine bottle holders crafted to resemble insects. Before you being to ask yourself why you would want a bug shaped wine holder it is important to mention that both are created very charmingly and have their own little personalities, which makes them functional and ornamental at the same time. Very fun little pieces to have!

While it might be possible to get these sorts of wine racks from larger commercial manufacturers, it is unlikely that commercial products are going to be made with the same dedication and passion as those hand crafted by an artist.