Antique Pie Safe
An antique pie safe can be a stunning addition to your kitchen or dining room. As with most antiques, this piece of furniture was not originally included in homes as a decorative part of their decor. A pie safe was a useful item in the home.
Originally, a pie safe was used a a secure place to store pies, bread, cakes, and various other items. This piece of furniture was designed with some type of ventilation to allow for air circulation while protecting the food from insects. A pie safe was probably also a good place to store baked items so that a child’s little fingers and curiosity didn’t sample the items before mealtime.
When looking for an antique pie safe, you will find a wide range of prices. Generally, the price is higher for older pieces that are in good condition and still have the authenticity of original hardware, paint, and door covering. An original piece of furniture, such as a pie safe from the 1900′s, has character and can bring warmth and beauty to your home decor.
A pie safe makes an excellent storage cabinet for dishes, bowls, tableware, table linens, and various other items. A pie safe designed with glass doors in the front and ventilation holes on the side can provide a wonderful place to display pottery or antique kitchenware.
Most pie safe designs include a screen or punched tin covering on the cabinet doors. This style may also have a couple of drawers and possibly enclosed storage cabinets below the drawers.
A pie safe doesn’t have to be placed in a kitchen or dining room. This gorgeous piece of history can be added to a family room. In this area of your home, you would most likely want to use the pie safe as a place to display collectibles or to store small items.
Another placement option for a pie safe would be in a foyer or possibly at the end of a hallway. You can take advantage of the storage space in the pie safe in a variety of ways. Unlike its original intent, the primary purpose of adding a pie safe to a home today is for decorative purposes. The fact that it provides some storage space is simply an additional benefit.
Vintage shops, antique stores, online sites, and estate sales are possible places to search for an antique pie safe. Whether you choose to purchase a pie safe in excellent condition or one that has some evidence of use, you will certainly enhance the beauty of your home by investing in a unique piece of the past.
