Antique Primitive Wooden Pie Safe Cabinet

Description :
A primitive wooden pie safe cabinet featuring hand-built construction and decorative cut-out side panels designed for ventilation. The cabinet has two front doors with simple latch hardware and a later white ceramic knob, opening to reveal multiple interior shelves for food storage. The sides feature a vertical row of quatrefoil cutouts backed with metal screening, a traditional design used to allow airflow while keeping insects away from baked goods. The piece shows layers of aged paint and natural wear consistent with long-term household use. Its slanted side panels and sturdy plank construction reflect early rural craftsmanship, making it suitable for farmhouse kitchens, rustic storage, or repurposed pantry use.

Era
Late 19th to Early 20th Century

Style
Primitive / Country Farmhouse

Technique
Hand-built plank construction with cut-out ventilation panels and screened openings

Tools Used
Hand saws, chisels, brace and bit drill, hammer and nails, early woodworking planes

History
Pie safes were commonly used in rural homes to store baked goods and pantry items before refrigeration, allowing air circulation while protecting food from insects.

Manufacturer / Maker
Maker: Unknown

Measurements
44" W x 53" H x 16 ½" D

Suggested Weight
95 lbs

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension
50" x 22" x 60"

Music
Traditional American Folk or Appalachian String Band

Item Number : P16355

Category : Casegoods

Brand : UK