French Trunk Console

France, 19th Century

$1,995

Antique One-Of-A-Kind Hard To Find

Long before it was a console, this held a farmhouse's grain, a lidded chest where the year's harvest was kept dry under a heavy plank top. Found in Normandy and dating to the early 20th century, it runs long and low, a paneled front below a hinged lid that lifts to a deep open box within, all on square block legs. The French called it a coffre à grain, a grain chest built heavy and tight to keep the flour dry and the mice out, one of the most useful things a farm kitchen owned. Sylvie stands it behind a sofa or along a hall as a console, the deep box inside swallowing blankets and everything a room would rather not show.

Minor variations from the images may occur unless otherwise noted. All sales are final.

Age:: 19th Century
Country of Origin:: France
Material:: Wood
Dimensions:: 24.75" H x 68.0" W x 22.25" D

Notes from Sylvie:

Dear collector, as with many antiques, this piece may show signs of its age, including subtle repairs, movement, cracks, scratches, small holes, and surface variation from years of use. The semi-gloss wood finish shows some staining and small chips, with more noticeable wear along the legs. The interior is unfinished wood.

All items are final sale.