Antique Walnut Pie Safe With Star & Vase Tins C. 1830

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Bring historic charm and functional storage to your home with this lovely antique walnut Southern American pie safe. Dating back … Read more Bring historic charm and functional storage to your home with this lovely antique walnut Southern American pie safe. Dating back to circa 1830, this piece beautifully merges utilitarian roots with timeless, rustic elegance.

Traditionally used in the 1700s and 1800s to cool and protect baked goods from pests before the invention of refrigeration, this versatile antique now serves as an incredible statement piece. Use it to add farmhouse or rustic charm to your kitchen, display dishware in the dining room, or hide away everyday clutter in the entryway or mudroom.

The pie safe features two doors, each with a unique, hand-stamped tin panel depicting a central vase motif surrounded by stars enclosed in circles. Above the doors is a single, wide drawer accented with a decorative bone escutcheon. The cabinet is elevated on graceful, turned feet, typical of early 19th-century American furniture.

This unique piece displays an authentic, age-appropriate patina and wear consistent with historic use. See condition notes and photos for more details.

Appraised in 2021 for $3,500 (appraisal available from Chairish upon request).

Height 49.5", width 38", depth 16.5". See less