Antique Eastern Ontario Mercantile Counter – Original Painted Finish

A remarkable antique mercantile counter from a small Eastern Ontario town, retaining its original painted finish, beautifully worn wooden countertop and substantial timber construction.

Measuring over 13 feet in length, this impressive counter features a long panelled front with restrained moulding, a soft grey painted finish and a richly patinated wooden top. Generations of use have left their mark on the surface, creating a wonderful contrast between the dark wood and the lighter painted base.

The working side reveals the counter's practical origins, with open storage compartments, exposed timber supports and a full-length lower shelf. One end is enclosed, while the opposite end remains open.

Its straightforward construction and generous proportions make it particularly appealing for adaptive reuse. Consider it as a substantial kitchen island, a retail or gallery counter, a restaurant service station or a distinctive feature in a hospitality setting.

The counter remains in very nice overall antique condition, with age-appropriate wear, marks, paint loss and evidence of its working life. A section of trim is missing from the enclosed end, as shown in the photographs. The piece is offered in its existing condition, retaining the character of its original surfaces.

An exceptional piece of Eastern Ontario mercantile furniture, equally at home in a contemporary architectural setting or a thoughtfully restored historic interior.

Dimensions

• Length: 158.5" (13' 2.5")

• Depth: 28"

• Height: 33.25"

Details

• Origin: Eastern Ontario, Canada

• Period: Antique; exact age undetermined

• Original grey painted finish

• Patinated wooden countertop

• Recessed panelled front with moulded detailing

• Open working side with timber supports and lower storage shelf

• One enclosed end and one open end

• Original wear, surface marks and areas of loss consistent with age and use

• Missing trim section on enclosed end

• Offered as found

Shipping & Delivery

Due to the substantial size of this counter, please contact us for a shipping or delivery quotation prior to purchase. Professional transportation arrangements can be discussed for destinations within Canada and the United States.