19th-century Folk Art - France - Chicken Coop
Rare Oak Poultry Cage – French Folk Art, Late 19th Century.
A superb and authentic wooden chicken cage (or poultry transport basket)—an exceptional example of late 19th-century French folk art. This rustic artisanal object perfectly combines highly skilled craftsmanship with raw aesthetic appeal. It is an ideal collector’s item for enthusiasts of period furniture and cabinets of curiosities, or for adding an authentic, rustic charm to a contemporary interior.
Dimensions: 51 x 31 x 40 cm
A superb and authentic wooden chicken cage (or poultry transport basket)—an exceptional example of late 19th-century French folk art. This rustic artisanal object perfectly combines highly skilled craftsmanship with raw aesthetic appeal. It is an ideal collector’s item for enthusiasts of period furniture and cabinets of curiosities, or for adding an authentic, rustic charm to a contemporary interior.
- Origin & Period: France, late 19th century.
- Style: Traditional French folk art.
- Evidence of its history: This cage has clearly been lived with and used in daily life. As absolute proof of its historical utility and authenticity, it features magnificent period repairs made using old turned chair legs. This repurposing of objects—typical of peasant ingenuity, where nothing went to waste—gives it incredible charm and a unique spirit.
- Decorative Features: The visual contrast between the original bars and the turned chair legs creates a unique, graphic, and sculptural silhouette. It features a large, domed central handle for carrying and four raised corner posts.
- Materials: Entirely crafted from solid oak, selected for its exceptional durability.
- High-Quality Cabinetmaking Assembly: Remarkably for a utilitarian object, this cage was crafted using highly refined traditional assembly techniques. There are no nails or dowels: everything is assembled using mortise and tenon joints. This meticulous fitting work attests to the great craftsmanship of the artisan who created it.
- Opening Mechanism: Opens from the top via removable or sliding bars (an original mechanism typical of these models).
- Good overall condition for a utilitarian object of this era (note: one bar is broken in the middle)
- Thanks to its mortise-and-tenon construction, the structure has remained perfectly sound, stable, and very sturdy.
- The wood features a magnificent original patina, dark and deep, subtly aged by time. The old repairs have now become an integral part of the object, which has retained all its integrity and historical authenticity.
Dimensions: 51 x 31 x 40 cm
220 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Napoleon 3rd
Condition: Condition of use
Material: Solid wood
Reference (ID): 1826225
Availability: In stock
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