{"product_id":"characterful-early-20th-century-fir-multi-drawer-shop-cabinet-631-2-x-791-4","title":"Characterful Early 20th Century Fir Multi-Drawer Shop Cabinet - 63½\" x 79¼\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAn early 20th century shop cabinet in solid fir distinguished by its remarkable façade of small drawers. A grid of neatly aligned drawers fitted with round metal knobs spans the upper section, creating a striking rhythm across the front. Beneath them runs a band of deeper drawers with metal pulls, while the lower section opens to paneled cupboard doors. The wood has developed a warm honey tone with lively grain, while small marks and gentle wear add character without distracting from the cabinet’s clean and orderly presence. The piece remains very tidy, with all drawers sliding properly and the locks and keys in working order.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCabinets of this type once stood behind the counters of apothecaries, haberdashery shops, and hardware stores, where hundreds of small goods had to be kept neatly sorted and within reach. Remedies, buttons, ribbons, seeds, nails, and small fittings each occupied their own drawer in an orderly grid designed for efficient shopkeeping.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eToday it makes a wonderfully characterful storage piece. In a garden room it could organize seed packets in the small drawers while the larger drawers hold gloves, twine, and hand tools, with the cupboard below storing stacks of pots. In a kitchen, pantry, or dining room it keeps spices, tea, linens, and flatware neatly arranged, while the cupboard base accommodates larger serveware. In a studio or entry the many drawers corral brushes, tools, and correspondence with ease. Style the top with copper, glazed pottery, or woven baskets to enhance its authentic, gently timeworn presence. Wherever it stands, the cabinet brings order, warmth, and the quiet beauty of honest workshop furniture. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition and patina consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 63½\" high x 79¼\" wide x 17\" deep  \u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 161cm high x 201cm wide x 43cm deep \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52919663821138,"sku":"24066","price":8327.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/DSC07201-Modifier.jpg?v=1773231944","url":"https:\/\/www.chezpluie.com\/products\/characterful-early-20th-century-fir-multi-drawer-shop-cabinet-631-2-x-791-4","provider":"Chez Pluie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}