{"product_id":"monumental-antique-oak-general-store-mercantile-counter","title":"Monumental Antique Oak General Store Mercantile Counter","description":"\u003cp\u003eSubstantial antique general store counter constructed in solid oak with a paneled facade, projecting work surface, and decorative Victorian-era corbels accented by turned button details. The front elevation features recessed panels and molded trim framed by robust corner posts and a deeply stepped base, creating the architectural presence expected of late nineteenth-century mercantile fixtures. The reverse side is fitted with open shelving for merchandise, wrapping supplies, ledgers, or daily business necessities, reflecting the practical needs of a busy retail environment. The expansive top retains evidence of decades of commercial use, with visible wear patterns, scratches, and old gouges that contribute to its authentic working character.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCounters of this type served as the focal point of general stores, dry goods merchants, hardware dealers, and pharmacies, providing both customer-facing presentation and organized storage behind the sales area. Their substantial construction allowed them to withstand generations of daily use in commercial settings.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nRetains a warm refinished surface with scattered scratches, gouges, edge wear, and finish irregularities throughout consistent with long-term commercial service. Top shows numerous historic marks and wear patterns that have been refinished over while preserving the counter's character. Shelving remains functional and structurally sound, with general age-related wear present throughout.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n114\" W x 27\" D x 32\" H\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nRear Upper Compartments:\u003cbr\u003e\n49.5\" W x 20.5\" D x 6.5\" H each\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nRear Lower Compartments:\u003cbr\u003e\n49.5\" W x 20.5\" D x 15\" H each\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMM - C-21112 - 060126\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece will need to ship via freight. For information regarding shipping, please visit our Terms \u0026amp; Conditions page \u003ca class=\"GeneratedLink\" href=\"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/pages\/shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Industrial Artifacts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44184348983339,"sku":"C-21112","price":12500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/8170\/files\/4e58fb3e-88d8-5c5a-a064-fab7f1ff0eb6.jpg?v=1781128995","url":"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/products\/monumental-antique-oak-general-store-mercantile-counter","provider":"Industrial Artifacts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}