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Antique Primitive 18-Drawer Wooden Cheese Box Apothecary Cabinet

$300

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Antique Primitive 18-Drawer Wooden Cheese Box Apothecary Cabinet

Crafted by hand in a mid-century garage workshop using authentic 1930s–1950s two-pound wooden Windsor Club cheese crates, this 18-drawer organizer radiates true American folk-art character. Opening the smooth wooden drawers releases the subtle scent of aged pine and old-fashioned workshop utility. The tactile contrast between the raw, nail-fastened frame, original red and green litho advertising graphics, and mismatched spool pulls makes this a heavy, soul-filled piece you can feel history in.

Maker / Brand
Handmade Folk Art / Pauly & Pauly Cheese Co. crates
Marks / Stamps
Original "Windsor Club American Pasteurized Cheese Food" litho graphics
Material
Repurposed Pine Cheese Crates / Turned Wood Knobs
Era / Age
Crater Boxes c. 1930s–1950s / Assembly c. 1950s–1970s
Measurements / Size
Cabinet: 18.5" H x 13" W x 9" D 16 Small Drawers: 3" W x 9.25" L x 2" H 2 Large Drawers: 6" W x 9.25" L x 4.25" H
Condition / Flaws
Authentic aged primitive folk-art condition. Built using repurposed vintage crates with natural wood grain variations, knot holes, surface distressing, oxidation, and fading to the litho print. Solid frame structure with secure nail joinery. Detailed photographs serve as part of the condition description.

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