{"product_id":"marble-top-mercerie-counterjuly-2026-220280","title":"Limestone Mercerie Counter","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLimestone Mercerie Counter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eFound in a flea market in Alsace.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eMade of oak with pine shelves.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eOriginal painted finish that's been worn away with time and use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003ePaneled front and sides with three drawers and three fixed shelves on reverse. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eOriginal French limestone top.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipped via White Glove.  Flat rate shipping charge of $199 applies for unlimited furniture items on your order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e30\" W x 80\" L x 35\" H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eEditor's notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn France, a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003emercerie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was a traditional haberdashery shop specializing in sewing notions, ribbons, buttons, lace, thread, and other essentials for dressmaking and needlework. These charming shops were once fixtures of French village life, and their counters were built to withstand decades of daily commerce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench mercerie counters were typically crafted from solid wood, often pine or oak, with simple paneled fronts and generous work surfaces for measuring fabric, wrapping purchases, and serving customers. Many featured drawers and compartments on the shopkeeper's side for organizing the countless small treasures of the trade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful vintage French mercerie counter features a wonderfully timeworn wood finish, classic paneled construction, and a pale stone top with a soft, natural patina. Its generous proportions and understated detailing speak to the practical elegance of traditional French shop furnishings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe especially love repurposing these hardworking pieces as kitchen islands, entertaining consoles, or statement pieces in a dining room. A lovely reminder that some of the most beautiful furniture was originally made for the simplest everyday purposes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"elsie green","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51720299970806,"sku":"220280","price":7995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2336\/3701\/files\/limestone-mercerie-counter-furniture-elsie-green-8913570.jpg?v=1791922635","url":"https:\/\/elsiegreen.com\/products\/marble-top-mercerie-counterjuly-2026-220280","provider":"elsie green","version":"1.0","type":"link"}