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Painted Pigeon Holes

1900 - 1920
Sold 7 March 2026 · Tigers Decorative
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Description

A 20th Century set of painted pigeon holes, with metal plaque ''Cooper Body, 283 Putney Bridge Road, London''

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Declaration

Tigers Decorative has dated these Painted Wood Pigeonholes to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA893929
Dealers Internal Reference
TD00585
Description
A 20th Century set of painted pigeon holes, with metal plaque ''Cooper Body, 283 Putney Bridge Road, London''
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Date of Manufacture

Tigers Decorative has dated these Painted Wood Pigeonholes to the 1920s.

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SA893929
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TD00585
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A rectangular wooden sorting unit featuring a grid of multiple square compartments, finished in distressed red paint. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular wooden sorting unit featuring a grid of multiple square compartments, finished in distressed red paint. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Painted Pigeon Holes

Archive II A rectangular wooden sorting unit featuring a grid of multiple square compartments, finished in distressed red paint. View II
Archive III A rectangular wooden sorting unit featuring a grid of multiple square compartments, finished in distressed red paint. View III
Archive IV A rectangular wooden sorting unit featuring a grid of multiple square compartments, finished in distressed red paint. View IV
Archive V A rectangular wooden sorting unit featuring a grid of multiple square compartments, finished in distressed red paint. View V
Archive VI A rectangular wooden sorting unit featuring a grid of multiple square compartments, finished in distressed red paint. View VI
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East Sussex
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Tigers Decorative
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A rectangular wooden sorting unit featuring a grid of multiple square compartments, finished in distressed red paint.
Painted Pigeon Holes
Ref: SA893929
A rectangular wooden sorting unit featuring a grid of multiple square compartments, finished in distressed red paint.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectStorage Organisers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleIndustrial Loft
  • MaterialPine, Wood
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsGrid compartments, Distressed finish, Rectangular frame
  • SizeH 88 cm (35 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 26 cm (10 in)

FAQs

Pigeonhole units date back to medieval times when monasteries used small compartmentalised cubbies for sorting manuscripts and correspondence, later evolving into essential office furniture during the industrial era.

Preserve painted wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity, dusting gently with a dry microfibre cloth, and avoiding chemical cleaners that may damage the aged finish.

Vintage pigeonholes can be utilised as desktop organisers, wall-mounted display units for small curiosities, or practical storage solutions in home offices and kitchens.

Authentication relies on examining timber patination, hand-cut joinery, period-appropriate fixings, and natural wear patterns such as surface abrasions and historical paint layers.

Traditional pigeonholes were typically constructed from softwood or hardwood using dovetail or tongue-and-groove joints, featuring thin vertical and horizontal dividers to create a grid of open compartments.
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