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American General Store Painted Wooden Architectural Retail Counter

$5,500
£4,116.67
€4,756.86
CA$7,626.67
A$8,542.85
CHF 4,441.33
MX$105,486.96
NOK 56,579.05
SEK 53,486.69
DKK 35,498.28
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A large and most impressive old fashioned industrial American general store counter. Hand-crafted in the United States, the monumental nearly 8-feet long 3-foot tall American country mercantile / retail store counter features strong sturdy solid wood construction with distinctive architectural styling, including Victorian Gothic pointed arch windows, molding, and corbels in distressed white paint finish, over weathered bluish gray shiplap front, with a bare pine plank boarded overhanging top with desirable grain patterns, above huge open back providing truly generous amounts of storage space. Dimensions: (approx) 35.5" High, 95.5" Long, 28.625" Wide As attractive as it is functional, having the ideal large size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a chic farmhouse kitchen island; rustic industrial modern credenza, sideboard server or buffet; oversized console or tall sofa table; home or commercial dry bar; resort reception, lodge or boutique hotel front desk, retail display, fixture, shop workbench, standing desk work station; restaurant, vineyard or wine bar tasting table, to name just a few. The possibilities are only as limited as your imagination and space. Condition: Great condition overall. Rustic but well made, strong, sturdy, stable, structurally sound. Moderately restored, likely a later top, retaining lots of antique character and charm throughout, wear consistent with age and use, including stable distressed chippy paint patina. Likely a later top. Delivered cleaned, waxed, with hand rubbed polished patina finish, ready for immediate use and generational enjoyment! Professional Shipping / In-home White-glove Delivery available worldwide Local pick-up and delivery available around Dallas, Texas
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35.5 in (90.17 cm)Width: 95.5 in (242.57 cm)Depth: 28.625 in (72.71 cm)
  • Style:
    Country (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Great shape overall. Very strong, sturdy, structurally sound. Moderately restored, retaining lots of antique character & charm, wear consistent with age & use, including stable distressed chippy paint patina. Delivered cleaned, waxed, ready for use.
  • Seller Location:
    Forney, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5977241408082

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