Cabinet - Refrigerator - Wood





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Wooden Fresquera egg holder from the mid 20th century, handmade in Spain, Antique rustic style, dimensions 32 cm high by 20 cm wide by 12 cm deep.
Description from the seller
It is an artisanal wooden egg holder from the first half of the 20th century, a domestic piece that breathes authenticity and craftsmanship, conceived to preserve eggs with natural ventilation and quick access, but reinterpreted today as a decorative object with rustic charm. The wood, warm and well aged, shows deep grain and a handmade finish that reveals its traditional manufacture: nothing industrial, nothing mass-produced, only patient and functional work.
The front with a metal grid allows a view of the interior and adds that old pantry air, typical of rural kitchens and country houses where preservation was solved with ingenuity and noble materials. The small side knob, simple and round, maintains the original aesthetic of the furniture. Inside, a discreet magnet has been added, a modern intervention that respects the piece and improves the closure without altering its character. It is a minimal, nearly invisible solution that prolongs the object's life without betraying its spirit.
The top, with its circular cap, adds a decorative touch that distinguishes it from more common egg holders. Everything about it conveys closeness, everyday use, and a humble beauty that today is almost exclusive in the market: pieces like this, handmade, with history and with respectful modifications, are increasingly hard to find.
It is an object that combines function, tradition, and singularity, perfect for rustic, vintage, or eclectic interiors that seek pieces with soul.
Tracked shipping and good packaging.
Seller's Story
It is an artisanal wooden egg holder from the first half of the 20th century, a domestic piece that breathes authenticity and craftsmanship, conceived to preserve eggs with natural ventilation and quick access, but reinterpreted today as a decorative object with rustic charm. The wood, warm and well aged, shows deep grain and a handmade finish that reveals its traditional manufacture: nothing industrial, nothing mass-produced, only patient and functional work.
The front with a metal grid allows a view of the interior and adds that old pantry air, typical of rural kitchens and country houses where preservation was solved with ingenuity and noble materials. The small side knob, simple and round, maintains the original aesthetic of the furniture. Inside, a discreet magnet has been added, a modern intervention that respects the piece and improves the closure without altering its character. It is a minimal, nearly invisible solution that prolongs the object's life without betraying its spirit.
The top, with its circular cap, adds a decorative touch that distinguishes it from more common egg holders. Everything about it conveys closeness, everyday use, and a humble beauty that today is almost exclusive in the market: pieces like this, handmade, with history and with respectful modifications, are increasingly hard to find.
It is an object that combines function, tradition, and singularity, perfect for rustic, vintage, or eclectic interiors that seek pieces with soul.
Tracked shipping and good packaging.

