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19th Century French Counter
Located in Haywards Heath, GB
French 19th Century shop counter in original paint. With one drawer.
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Antique 19th Century French Dry Bars

Materials

Pine

19th Century French Counter
19th Century French Counter
$3,786
H 36.62 in W 61.82 in D 24.41 in
Counter / Portuguese Cabinet 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Counter / Portuguese cabinet 19th century in chestnut wood, composed of seven drawers simulating
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Antique 19th Century Portuguese Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Counter / Portuguese Cabinet 19th Century
Counter / Portuguese Cabinet 19th Century
$4,141
H 54.73 in W 35.83 in D 18.9 in
19th Century French Counter
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
French 19th Century shop counter in original paint. With one drawer.
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Pine

19th Century French Counter
19th Century French Counter
$4,537
H 36.62 in W 61.82 in D 24.41 in
19th Century French Wood Patinated Shop Counter
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French shop counter is a striking example of utilitarian design infused with
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Antique 19th Century French Credenzas

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Wood Patinated Shop Counter
19th Century French Wood Patinated Shop Counter
$6,595
H 32.2 in W 82.7 in D 23.4 in
ITALIAN COUNTER/CABINET WITH TREMPE 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
ITALIAN COUNTER/CABINET WITH TREMPE 19th Century Italian, 19th century. with ebony marquetry
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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Wood

ITALIAN COUNTER/CABINET WITH TREMPE 19th Century
ITALIAN COUNTER/CABINET WITH TREMPE 19th Century
$6,974
H 44.1 in W 59.06 in D 14.97 in
19th Century French Painted Counter
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French black painted counter. Panelled front with shelves / cupboards on the other
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century French Painted Counter
19th Century French Painted Counter
$6,423
H 35.83 in W 100.4 in D 24.81 in
19th Century Wooden Shop Counter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Traditional 19th-century Belgian shop counter in richly dark original painted finish. Well-suited
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th Century Wooden Shop Counter
19th Century Wooden Shop Counter
$6,500
H 36 in W 79 in D 23 in
Late 19th Century French Counter
Located in Cirencester, GB
Sourced from a grocers in Brittany, France. This beautifully weathered late 19th Century antique
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Serving Tables

Materials

Pine

Late 19th Century French Counter
Late 19th Century French Counter
$3,423
H 35.63 in W 66.93 in D 25.2 in
French 19th Century Painted Shop Counter
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Petite painted shop counter from a 19th Century French bakery or mercantile, this unusual and
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Buffets

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century Painted Shop Counter
French 19th Century Painted Shop Counter
$2,995
H 37.63 in W 46.13 in D 21.75 in
Large 19th Century French Walnut Counter
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very large and important 19th Century French counter in walnut. This is a freestanding item with
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Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Large 19th Century French Walnut Counter
Large 19th Century French Walnut Counter
$15,393
H 33.86 in W 192.92 in D 42.92 in
19th Century Score Counter
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel construction painted from, circa 1890-1900.  
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

19th Century Score Counter
19th Century Score Counter
$390 Sale Price
67% Off
H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 7.88 in
Art Populaire Workbench or Counter, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
spacious drawers and the versatility to serve as a sideboard, counter, or workbench. Its aged patina
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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Populaire Workbench or Counter, France, 19th Century
Art Populaire Workbench or Counter, France, 19th Century
$5,300
H 35.83 in W 78.75 in D 24.41 in
French 19th Century Painted Shop Counter
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A substantial 19th century French shop counter with original painted finish over beech and walnut
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Beech, Walnut, Paint

French 19th Century Painted Shop Counter
French 19th Century Painted Shop Counter
$5,200
H 35.5 in W 64.88 in D 31.63 in
English 19th Century Painted Shop Counter
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Fantastic painted counter from a 19th Century English shop, this rare and outstanding fixture would
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Antique 19th Century English Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine, Paint

English 19th Century Painted Shop Counter
English 19th Century Painted Shop Counter
$5,995
H 33.25 in W 76.38 in D 21.25 in
19th Century Brass Glass Counter
Located in Hellerup, DK
Very sweet Antique French brass and glass counter with one adjustable glass shelf and very
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Antique Early 1900s French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Brass Glass Counter
19th Century Brass Glass Counter
$7,134
H 35.44 in W 44.1 in D 20.48 in
Spanish 19th Century Massive Shop Counter
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This massive Spanish 19th century shop counter is over 14 feet long (14’-5 ¼”long) - a fantastic
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Spanish 19th Century Massive Shop Counter
Spanish 19th Century Massive Shop Counter
$35,000
H 33.25 in W 173.25 in D 27.25 in
Dry Bar, Counter, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century dry bar, counter is a superb example of rustic craftsmanship at its finest, and
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Antique 1870s Belgian Rustic Dry Bars

Materials

Oak

Dry Bar, Counter, 19th Century
Dry Bar, Counter, 19th Century
$2,400
H 39 in W 65.5 in D 23 in
19th Century French Wood Patinated Shop Counter With Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th century French shop counter features its original patinated finish and a richly worn
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Antique 19th Century French Dry Bars

Materials

Marble

Large 19th Century French Bleached Oak Shop Counter
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Large late 19th Century bleached oak shop counter. The front has eight useful large storage drawers
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Antique 19th Century French Country Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Large 19th Century French Bleached Oak Shop Counter
Large 19th Century French Bleached Oak Shop Counter
$11,072
H 31.5 in W 118.12 in D 33.47 in
Antique Counter 19th Century from Germany
Located in Udenhout, NL
Antique counter from the 19th century from the brand Kanterbräu. This is a very unique item.
Category

Antique 1890s German Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Counter 19th Century from Germany
Antique Counter 19th Century from Germany
$3,250
H 67.72 in W 52.37 in D 36.23 in
19th Century British Colonial Wood Counter Game
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Curious mechanical lottery apperatice that has a hardwood spinning canister with pine cap and spout, supported by two turned mahogany posts on a round wood base with ball feet. The p...
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Antique 19th Century English British Colonial Games

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Hardwood

19th Century General Store Counter Tea Bin Dispenser
Located in Forney, TX
A large 19th century rustic Victorian era industrial general store counter tin bin tea / coffee
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

19th Century Painted Store Counter ~ Display Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century painted store counter ~ display cabinet is a marvelous artifact from the Belle Epoque
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Antique 1890s French Rustic Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Bayliss & Co 19th Century English Brass Apothecary Counter Scale Balance
By Bayliss & Coulthard
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique 4 lb mercantile balance by Bayliss & Co of Birmingham, England. Features a twisted iron stand and brass balance with tray and scoop. Makers mark engraved along top arm.
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique green counter / sideboard / side table, late 19th / early 20th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This amazing antique green counter comes from the end of the 19th century / beginning of the 20th
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Cabinets

Materials

Marble

19th Century German Carved Oak Eight-Bottle Counter Wine Rack
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wine cellar, a wet bar or a kitchen counter with this elegant antique wine rack display
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Antique Late 19th Century German Rustic Dry Bars

Materials

Oak

Antique English Sideboard/ Counter from the Early 19th Century in Pine Wood
Located in Harderwijk, NL
from the early 19th century, made of natural pine wood. This characterful antique English piece
Category

Antique 19th Century Classical Roman Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Pine

Victorian Mahogany Shop Display Cabinet / Counter or Vitrine, Late 19th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
A museum quality Victorian mahogany display cabinet. This outstanding cabinet has two mirrored doors fitted. It features one shelve that can be adjusted in height. It is mounted on a...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Vitrines

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Shop Display Cabinet / Counter or Vitrine, Late 19th Century
Victorian Mahogany Shop Display Cabinet / Counter or Vitrine, Late 19th Century
$2,068 Sale Price
29% Off
H 42.52 in W 34.65 in D 24.81 in
19th Century French Neoclassical Bar ~ Counter with Carrara Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French neoclassical bar ~ counter with Carrara marble Top was originally designed as a
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Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

19th Century Finely Carved and Gilded Scotsman Counter-Top Tobacco Trade Figures
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-19th Century carved and decorated counter-top Tobacconist’s Trade figures, circa 1850. Each
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century French Painted Beechwood Dry Bar or Counter, Brass Coin Plaque
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Originally in a French shop, this cream colored painted counter or bar features paneled sides and a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

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
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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Revival Desks

Materials

Wood

Shop Counter Sarreguemines Porcelain
Shop Counter Sarreguemines Porcelain
$37,827
H 35.43 in W 86.22 in D 26 in
Victorian Mahogany Shop Display Cabinet / Counter or Vitrine, Late 19th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
A museum quality Victorian mahogany display cabinet. This outstanding cabinet has two glass doors fitted with original knob handles. It features two shelves on cast iron shelve holde...
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Vitrines

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Shop Display Cabinet / Counter or Vitrine, Late 19th Century
Victorian Mahogany Shop Display Cabinet / Counter or Vitrine, Late 19th Century
$2,211 Sale Price
25% Off
H 36.23 in W 41.74 in D 24.02 in
Victorian Shop Display Counter Top Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Shop Display Counter Top Cabinet This is superb Victorian shop display Cabinet, it has
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Vitrines

Materials

Glass

Victorian Shop Display Counter Top Cabinet
Victorian Shop Display Counter Top Cabinet
$2,160
H 30 in W 47 in D 23 in
19th C Oakwood Counter Top Cigar Store Indian Statue, Netherlands
Located in Leuven , BE
century, for the swelling population of immigrants that spoke different languages. Though these hand
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Hand Painted Store Counter Bins Signed Duane St NYC
By Empire NY
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular pair of hand decorated large store tins from lower Manhattan C1875. Created by Empire Hardware Co from Duane st NYC. Hand decorated and sold to a local downtown business...
Category

Antique 1870s American Industrial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Pair of 19th Century Hand Painted Store Counter Bins Signed Duane St NYC
Pair of 19th Century Hand Painted Store Counter Bins Signed Duane St NYC
$767 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 21 in W 12 in D 17 in
Antique Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box and Counters
Located in London, GB
Antique Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box and Counters Chinese, late 19th century Height 9.5cm, width 32cm
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Antique Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box and Counters
Antique Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box and Counters
$8,979 Sale Price
30% Off
H 3.75 in W 12.6 in D 9.06 in
French Boulangerie Marble Counter
Located in Stamford, CT
Spectacular carved slab marble counter from a French Boulangerie. This comes with a new wood frame
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Antique 19th Century French Serving Tables

Materials

Marble

French Boulangerie Marble Counter
French Boulangerie Marble Counter
$5,200
H 40 in W 81 in D 35.5 in
Rustic Counter with Decorative Motif
Located in Los Angeles, CA
early 19th century. Its romantic patina and hand-painted detailing speak to years of craftsmanship and
Category

Antique 19th Century European Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Rustic Counter with Decorative Motif
Rustic Counter with Decorative Motif
$14,994
H 34.5 in W 62.25 in D 17.75 in
Antique Chinese Smith Armorial Games Box and Counters
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
armorial mother-of-pearl gaming counters. The black lacquer box is finely decorated with a central Chinese
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Chinese Smith Armorial Games Box and Counters
Antique Chinese Smith Armorial Games Box and Counters
$12,963
H 3.35 in W 10.83 in D 13.39 in
Shaped Antique Counter Top Stoneware Basin
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A shaped antique counter top stoneware basin. Dating to the late 19th century, this unusually
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Shaped Antique Counter Top Stoneware Basin
Shaped Antique Counter Top Stoneware Basin
$3,747
H 9.45 in W 28.35 in D 22.05 in
Game Counter By G & JW Hawksley
By Hawksley London
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
prominent British gun implement manufacturers of the last half of the 19th Century with each of them
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Sporting Art Games

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Game Counter By G & JW Hawksley
Game Counter By G & JW Hawksley
$1,012
H 2.56 in W 1.19 in D 0.6 in
19thC French Ebonised Beech Shop Counter
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 19thC French Ebonised Beech Shop Counter sku 1261 W193 x D73 x H82 cm Weight 57 kg
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Antique 19th Century Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Beech

19thC French Ebonised Beech Shop Counter
19thC French Ebonised Beech Shop Counter
$8,048 Sale Price
20% Off
H 32.29 in W 75.99 in D 28.75 in
Large 19thC English Pine Counter Drawers
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870 Large 19thC English Pine Counter Drawers sku 1787 W179 x D60 x H85 cm Weight 75 kg
Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Beech, Pine

Large 19thC English Pine Counter Drawers
Large 19thC English Pine Counter Drawers
$7,507 Sale Price
30% Off
H 33.47 in W 70.48 in D 23.63 in
Oak Counter top Display Cabinet with Drawer A useful little cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Oak Counter top Display Cabinet with Drawer A useful little cabinet, it has 3 bevel cut glass
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Antique 19th Century Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Italian XIX Painted Pine Counter with Inner Chamber and Original Hardware
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Italian 19th century painted pine counter with inner chamber and original hardware.
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Sideboards

Materials

Iron

19thC French Oak Bank Counter Desk
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 19thC French Oak Bank Counter Desk, the matching Waiting Bench is also available
Category

Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

19thC French Oak Bank Counter Desk
19thC French Oak Bank Counter Desk
$6,476 Sale Price
52% Off
H 55.12 in W 129.53 in D 17.72 in
Victorian Decorative Iron Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Decorative Iron Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell Made and cast in iron, in
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Antique 19th Century Arts and Crafts Musical Instruments

Materials

Iron

Set of 63 Qing Dynasty Chinese Mother of Pearl Counters
Located in London, GB
Set of 63 Qing Dynasty Chinese mother of pearl counters Chinese, early 19th century Measure
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Games

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Set of 63 Qing Dynasty Chinese Mother of Pearl Counters
Set of 63 Qing Dynasty Chinese Mother of Pearl Counters
$3,308 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 0.4 in Dm 1.38 in
A French Painted Wood Counter, C. 1890.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
classic lines, paneled detailing, and expansive top combine practical functionality with the charm of 19th
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paint

A French Painted Wood Counter, C. 1890.
A French Painted Wood Counter, C. 1890.
$4,750
H 32 in W 87.5 in D 27 in
19thC English Pine Bank Haberdashery Drawers / Counter
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 19thC English Pine Bank Haberdashery Drawers / Counter sku 1713 W157 x D48 x H100 cm
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19thC English Pine Bank Haberdashery Drawers / Counter
19thC English Pine Bank Haberdashery Drawers / Counter
$6,436 Sale Price
31% Off
H 39.38 in W 61.82 in D 18.9 in
19thC Painted Glazed Haberdashery Counter Cabinet Drawers
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 19thC Painted Glazed Pine Haberdashery Counter Cabinet Drawers sku 1609 W124 x D59 x
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19thC Painted Glazed Haberdashery Counter Cabinet Drawers
19thC Painted Glazed Haberdashery Counter Cabinet Drawers
$6,427 Sale Price
20% Off
H 39.77 in W 48.82 in D 23.23 in
American Odd Fellows Lodge Wood Red Counter Folk Art Grain Painted Gavel
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great 19th century American Folk Art counter with original grain painted surface. Fantastic Gavel
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

American Odd Fellows Lodge Black Wood Counter Folk Art Grain Painted Hourglass
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great 19th century American folk art counter with original grain painted surface. Fantastic
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

A French Painted Pine Bar / Counter, C. 1880.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
aged patina that highlights its 19th-century craftsmanship. Perfect for use as a dry bar, kitchen
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Dry Bars

Materials

Pine, Paint

A French Painted Pine Bar / Counter, C. 1880.
A French Painted Pine Bar / Counter, C. 1880.
$5,250
H 43.5 in W 64.5 in D 20.5 in
Pair Large 19thC French Apothecary Counter Cabinets
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890 Pair 19thC French Apothecary counter cabinets in Original Painted Finish with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Sideboards

Materials

Fruitwood, Pine

Pair Large 19thC French Apothecary Counter Cabinets
Pair Large 19thC French Apothecary Counter Cabinets
$6,427 Sale Price
49% Off
H 34.26 in W 77.96 in D 21.66 in
Large 19thC French Bleached Oak Haberdashery Counter / Drawers
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 Large 19thC French Bleached Oak Haberdashery Counter / Drawers sku 1533 W211 x D60 x H80
Category

Antique 19th Century Dressers

Materials

Oak

Large 19thC French Bleached Oak Haberdashery Counter / Drawers
Large 19thC French Bleached Oak Haberdashery Counter / Drawers
$9,681 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31.5 in W 83.08 in D 23.63 in
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19th Century Counter For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 19th century counter for your home. A 19th century counter — often made from wood, softwood and pine — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a 19th century counter — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 19th century counter made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one 19th century counter that is appealing in its simplicity, but Chicago Hardware Foundry Company and Sarraguemines produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 19th Century Counter?

A 19th century counter can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,514, while the lowest priced sells for $235 and the highest can go for as much as $91,807.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
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    The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
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    Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
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    A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
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    In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
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    Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
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    At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.