Styled French Provençal kitchen scene featuring antique work box holding silver, linen napkins, and herbs

Antique French Country Painted Wooden Work Box | Tote

$130.00
$130.00
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Styled French Provençal kitchen scene featuring antique work box holding silver, linen napkins, and herbs
  • Styled French Provençal kitchen scene featuring antique work box holding silver, linen napkins, and herbs
  • Antique French Country wooden work box with mellow green painted surface and aged patina, beautiful handle detail
  • Close-up of antique French Country wooden work box with mellow green painted surface and aged patina
  • Antique French Country Painted Wooden Work Box | Tote
  • Detail of early 20th century European tote showing worn edges and original layered paint
  • Interior view of antique wooden work box with softened green finish and natural wood grain
  • Interior view of antique wooden work box with softened green finish and natural wood grain and worn handle
Antique French Country Painted Wooden Work Box | Tote

Antique French Country Painted Wooden Work Box | Tote

$130.00
$130.00
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An antique French Country painted wooden work box or tote, made in the early 20th century, with a softly aged mellow green painted surface and great patina. Used in a French home, it served both a practical purpose—carried from room to room and/or used to organize and transport household items as needed. Its form reflects everyday domestic life, simple and purposeful.

Over time, the green paint has softened into layered tones and lovely wear, giving it depth and character. It has a distinctly Provençal influence, unpretentious, functional, and rooted in daily living. In your kitchen, it holds antique French silver, folded linen napkins, and fresh herbs. Complimentary U.S. shipping included.

  • Measures 10" x 9-1/4" x 5"h.
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Shipping & Delivery

Each order is carefully prepared, wrapped, and packed in-house with attention to detail to ensure a safe and beautiful arrival. Fragile antiques and decorative items receive additional care in preparation and packaging. Multiple-item orders may ship separately. Packages are sent via UPS or USPS Priority Mail, selected based on the size and weight of each order.

Shipping is calculated as follows:

$0 – $45.00 = $9.00
$45.01 – $65.00 = $12.00
$65.01 – $90.00 = $15.00
$90.01 – $125.00 = $18.00
$125.01 – $149.00 = $24.00

Complimentary shipping is included on all U.S. orders over $150.

Please note: We are unable to ship to P.O. Boxes.
Collector’s Notes.

Early European work boxes like this are appreciated for their honesty of use and understated presence. This one reflects the visual language of French Country and Provençal homes—soft color, worn surface, and everyday utility. It was not made for display, but ease and function within a home. That history of use gives it its character today, making it ideal for your kitchen or workroom if you value and love patina and useful antiques.

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