Old bar icebox in oak and zinc - sideboard (renovated)

With its imposing silhouette and unique history, this former oak bar icebox is a rare piece from early 20th-century commercial furnishings. Measuring nearly 2 metres in length, it reflects the care once given to professional furniture, designed to last and serve multiple generations of use. Materials: structure and facades made of solid oak in its natural honey-gold hue. The interior and back are fully lined with original zinc, a noble, antibacterial material characteristic of professional iceboxes of the time. Original nickel-plated fittings and hinges on the five doors. Manufacturer's plaque in engraved brass on the front: "P. Sasseigne - General Layout - 8, Avenue G. Pallain - Montargis (Loiret)". Features: this antique icebox opens with five moulded panel doors: four large side doors and one central half-door. Each door is equipped with its handle and original nickel-plated hinges. The solid oak top provides an exceptional storage and display surface. The entire piece rests on low feet, giving the furniture its sideboard line. The interior zinc has been preserved in its original state: natural patina and oxidation included, with signs of time embraced. Today repurposed from its original use, this bar icebox becomes a stunning character sideboard, ideal as a kitchen unit, back bar, storage, or centrepiece in an interior blending old and contemporary styles. Renovation: this icebox has been carefully restored to preserve its authenticity. The old refrigeration system and degraded insulation have been removed to sanitise the structure, while retaining elements that testify to its history: the interior zinc, insulating hatches, and manufacturing details. The back has been fully repaired, and the furniture treated against wood-boring insects. Finally, the piece has been...