Forney, TX
Details
- Dimensions
- 59.5ʺW × 21ʺD × 36.5ʺH
- Styles
- French
- Industrial
- Rustic
- Period
- Early 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
Shop Sustainably with Chairish
- Materials
- Metal
- Paint
- Pine
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Auburn
- Condition Notes
- Good antique condition. Presents splendidly with beautifully aged patina over the whole. Overall well preserved, retaining original antique character marks … moreGood antique condition. Presents splendidly with beautifully aged patina over the whole. Overall well preserved, retaining original antique character marks throughout, including heavily worn, distressed patina, chippy paint losses, and expected wear consistent with over 200 years of age and use. The locks are not functional. less
- Description
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A rare and most impressive one-of-a-kind antique country French industrial general store counter.
Double sided and finished on all sides, … more A rare and most impressive one-of-a-kind antique country French industrial general store counter.
Double sided and finished on all sides, today this most distinctive work of art would make for an incredible farmhouse kitchen island, media console, credenza, sideboard server - buffet, commercial dry bar, boutique retail shop counter, large fine restaurant hostess stand or serving station, to name just a few
Hand-crafted in France in the early 1800s, the early retail merchant shop counter features the original high quality folk art painted trompe-l'œil faux marble and wood graining paint finish.
Having quality rustic hand-crafted solid wood construction, mounted with a later antique rectangular galvanized metal workbench top with desirable overhang, riveted edge and gratuity tip - donation slot that drops into a small drawer fitted below. A large dovetailed drawer above enfilde double door cupboard opening to reveal spacious interior with single shelf providing generous storage options.
The cabinet door side presents in a heavily weathered whitewashed paint finish, while the opposing side and flanks display the stunning original hand painted polychrome layers, detailed faux graining, yellow painted pine panels with delicate fiolate scroll accents, and faux rouge red marbleized molding with striking white veining painting
Dimensions: (approx)
36.5" High, 59.5" Wide, 21" Deep
A superb example of utilitarian functional art and early retail, trade, and business history, it's a wonderful way to add refined elegance, cozy rustic warmth, sophisticated antique character, rich artistic interest, and historical depth to any space!
Good antique condition. Presents splendidly with beautifully aged patina over the whole. Overall well preserved, retaining original antique character marks throughout, including heavily worn, distressed patina, chippy paint losses, and expected wear consistent with over 200 years of age and use. The locks are not functional. Delivered cleaned, waxed, ready for immediate use! less
Forney, TX
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