Antique Shop Counter in Pine

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Antique counter in pine wood from Central Europe. It is a piece of furniture with one drawer and an open … Read more Antique counter in pine wood from Central Europe. It is a piece of furniture with one drawer and an open compartment with a shelf, featuring heavily weathered gray and blue paint. Pine counters were used in stores and warehouses to store supplies, documents, and items for sale.It features a molded lid, a drawer with a wooden knob, an open compartment with a shelf and side pilasters adorned with carved acanthus leaves, resting on a base with turned, ball-shaped feet. The opposite side has two paneled doors.The gray and light blue paint is very worn, with layers of white and yellow, and the wood is visible along the edges.In a store, it adds beauty and character, as well as storage space—which is always useful in these spaces.

Dimensions: Length 110 cm – Width 55 cm – Height 99 cmStyle: French ProvençalMaterials and techniques: Pine woodPlace of origin: Central EuropePeriod: Turn of the 19th–20th centuriesDate of manufacture: Circa 1900Condition / Notes: Paint very worn, with visible layers; signs of wear on the lid. An antique piece, with the wear and patina typical of its age, which are part of its character. See less