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Vintage French Baguette Box
A baguette box is one of those quietly brilliant inventions that makes you wonder why we …
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Vintage French Baguette Box
A baguette box is one of those quietly brilliant inventions that makes you wonder why we stopped making things this way. Dating to around 1950, this English piece was designed for exactly what the name suggests, keeping a fresh loaf crisp and contained, straight from the bakery or kitchen. It's a slice of mid-century domestic life, practical and considered in equal measure.
The form is simple and honest, with the kind of craftsmanship that was still taken seriously in postwar England. There's a warmth to it that purely functional objects rarely manage.
Dimensions: W. 9", D.9" , H. 32"
Origin: France
Circa Date: 1950
Condition: Some age-related wear is present throughout, consistent with a piece that was actually used. It adds to the story rather than taking anything away. Please review all images carefully as these help form the item's description.
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- Dimensions
- 9ʺW × 9ʺD × 32ʺH
- Styles
- French
- Mid-Century Modern
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Pine
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Some age-related wear is present throughout, consistent with a piece that was actually used. It adds to the story rather … moreSome age-related wear is present throughout, consistent with a piece that was actually used. It adds to the story rather than taking anything away. Please review all images carefully as these help form the item's description. less
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