This one stopped us in our tracks. A wide English pine stepback hutch that's witnessed centuries of country kitchen rhythms. Found in a traditional home in southern England, this Georgian-era (1714-1830) workhorse once displayed the daily essentials of a family's most important room.
The lower section offers generous open storage beneath an unexpected arched trim detail—a craftsman's flourish in an otherwise practical piece. Above this, three original drawers still slide smoothly on their runners, their brass hardware and keyholes speaking of an era when even utilitarian pieces received careful attention.
This isn't just cabinetry—it's where everyday pottery found its home, where special occasion serving pieces waited patiently, where the family's flour and sugar were kept safe from the damp English air. The upper section tells its own story—three distinct areas with two shelves and thoughtfully placed hooks for hanging cups or bundles of dried herbs and flowers.
The warm pine patina can't be manufactured—only earned through generations of hands opening drawers, reaching for plates, arranging displays of everyday treasures. The rich wood tone speaks of countless polishings and the gentle aging that only comes with genuine use. A piece that served as the backbone of a kitchen long before modern conveniences, ready now to bring that same honest character to your home.
Dimensions:
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Width: 79.25"
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Depth: 26.25"
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Height: 79" overall, 33.5" lower section
**Due to the unique antique and vintage nature of our pieces, all sales are final and sold as is. Our items are one-of-a-kind and can have wear consistent with age, including nicks, cracks, separation, doors and drawers that stick or don't close completely and patina which only adds to the character. Please be sure to ask any questions related to condition prior to purchase.**
Freight shipping is to first floor, room of choice.
