Le Grand Cheese Safe

France, 20th Century

$495

Vintage One-Of-A-Kind Kitchen Must Have

Turns out, the French had a better system for keeping bugs off their cheese. This 1930s fromage safe from Pezanes was built with a simple wooden frame and metal mesh sides that allow air to circulate while keeping curious flies away from whatever’s inside. Originally used in fromageries to protect wheels of cheese as they rested, it’s a wonderfully practical bit of kitchen history. Sylvie uses hers for alfresco dining with her closest friends, stocked with cheese, fruit, and a bottle that’s already been opened.

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Age:: 20th Century
Country of Origin:: France
Material:: Wood with metal hardware
Dimensions:: 31.5" H x 28.5" W x 20.5" D

Notes from Sylvie:

As with many antiques, this piece may show gentle repairs, cracks, scratches, holes, years worth of patina, and stains - just the way we like it. There are two holes in the mesh screen that are pictured. The wooden shelves can be removed.

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