Szekrény

A szekrény is a piece of furniture used for storage, featuring enclosed space created by doors or drawers. In Hungarian households it denotes a wide range of freestanding cabinets designed to organize items such as dishes, clothes, books, tools, or household supplies. Szekrényes furniture is found in kitchens, bedrooms, dining rooms, offices, and hallways, and it often serves both practical and decorative purposes.

Common types include the konyhaszekrény, or kitchen cabinet, which provides storage for cookware and pantry items and may be arranged in upper and lower sections. Ruhaszékny or gardróbszekrény refers to wardrobes used for hanging and storing clothing. A bemutató szekrény, or display cabinet, features glass doors for visible storage of collectible or decorative items. There are many other variations, such as kamraszekrény (pantry cabinet), törpére (sideboard) and szekrénypolc combinations that integrate shelves and drawers.

Materials range from traditional wood to modern engineered products such as particleboard or MDF, often finished with veneer, laminate, paint, or stain. Hardware like hinges, drawer slides, and handles varies in quality and design, influencing durability and style. Dimensions, configurations, and finishes make szekrény a flexible solution adapted to space, function, and aesthetic preference.

In design history, szekrény forms span plain utilitarian pieces to ornate late 19th- and 20th-century styles, reflecting regional carpentry traditions and contemporary manufacturing. Maintenance typically involves regular cleaning, moisture control, and occasional wood treatment to preserve appearance and longevity.