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What is a shop counter?

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What is a shop counter?
A shop counter is used for servicing customers usually consisting of a table that separates the seller and the buyer. A good counter can be a fantastic business asset since all transactions take place over this space. You will find a range of counters in different materials and styles on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
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Shop Counter Sarreguemines Porcelain
By Sarraguemines
Located in Vosselaar, BE
This late 19th century French shop counter is extremely rare because of its custom made Sarreguemines porcelain panels.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Baroque Revival Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique Painted Shop Counter
Located in Houston, TX
This wonderful antique shop counter/desk has a light three plank pine top and an antique painted finish on the bottom.
Category

Early 20th Century French Rustic Desks

Materials

Pine

Antique Painted Shop Counter
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Large 19thC English Pine Shop Counter
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870 Large 19thC English Pine Shop Counter sku 1853 Width 226cm x Depth 64cm x Height 92cm Weight 79kg
Category

Antique 19th Century Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine

Ironmongers Shop Counter Drawers Circa 1910s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Ironmongers Shop Counter Drawers Circa 1910s - Solid pine with original pressed steel cup handles  - Decorative carved front - 24 large drawers - The top has been given several coat...
Category

Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Early Painted Shop Counter From France, Circa 1920
Located in Nashville, TN
Early Painted Shop Counter From France, Circa 1920. Solid oak construction with original brass hardware.
Category

Vintage 1920s Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Early Painted Oak Shop Counter, France, Circa 1880
Located in Nashville, TN
Early Painted Oak Shop Counter From France, Circa 1880. Nice and sturdy model with drawers and original black paint.
Category

Antique 1880s French Cabinets

Materials

Oak

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