Antique Ebonised Painted Pigeon Hole Cupboard & Merchant’s Chest

A striking late 19th to early 20th-century antique merchants cabinet, combining the functional charm of an industrial post office unit with the practical storage of a domestic chest of drawers. This versatile piece features a beautiful contrast between its distressed black-painted frame and panelled doors, natural aged patina of the scumble painted drawers and pigeon holes.

Includes 6 open pigeon hole compartments, originally designed for sorting mail or documents, paired with three deep drawers featuring original-style round pull knobs.

The piece displays natural wear, historic marks, and a distressed finish that adds genuine soul to any interior.

This unit is as functional as it is decorative, making it an ideal choice for use, the pigeon holes as a unique shoe rack and the drawers for keys, mail, and accessories.

A perfect statement piece for a shop or café to showcase small products or curated collections.

Excellent for organizing craft supplies, stationery, or books in a creative workspace.

Good vintage condition with signs of age-related wear consistent with its industrial history.

L 122cm, H 84cm, D 51cm