What is a Napanee cabinet?

The Hoosier cabinet is a cupboard or free-standing kitchen cabinet originally manufactured by one of a number of Indiana cabinet makers in the first few decades of the 20th century. Coppes Napanee built the Dutch Kitchenette, which was our own version of the Hoosier cabinet.

How can you tell if a Hoosier is real?

Find the Manufacturer’s Mark Some companies really hid their marks, like Hoosier who put an “H” on their door fasteners. The mark could include the company name, a logo, a date, a patent number, or some combination of these pieces of information. Compare the cabinet to the vintage ads available on HoosierCabinet.com.

When was my Hoosier cabinet made?

1898
The first Hoosier-style cabinet was made by a furniture manufacturing company named Sellers in 1898 in Elwood, Indiana. Sellers later moved to New Castle. Between 1898 and 1949 there were several dozen manufacturers of Hoosier-style cabinets.

Why are they called Hoosier cabinets?

So, what does the term have to do with the Hoosier cabinet? The cabinet got its name because most of them were made in Indiana. The first Hoosier cabinets appeared in 1898, created by a furniture company called Sellers, in New Castle, Indiana.

What is another name for a Hoosier cabinet?

A Hoosier cabinet (also known as a “Hoosier”) is a type of cupboard or free-standing kitchen cabinet that also serves as a workstation.

What was the drawer on a pie safe used for?

Some homeowners use pie safes for storing dishes or other valuable items, as the unique door designs make pie safes a unique and stylish storage option. The extra drawer located above the main cabinet area makes a pie safe perfect for storing silverware and other small items.

Are Hoosier cabinets still made?

The Hoosier Manufacturing Company was sold in 1942 and liquidated. Today, Hoosier cabinets are valued by antique collectors.

What does Hoosier Daddy mean?

I stated that, for all we know, “Hoosier” could be a Native American word for “has sex with caribou.” “Hoosier” was the name of a contractor who worked on the Ohio River in the early 19th century. “Hoosier” is a word meaning “highlander” or “hill-dweller.” “Hoosier” is a word referring to anything large of its kind.

What is the difference between a jelly cupboard and a pie safe?

A pie safe, also called a kitchen safe, is easy to identify. It is a rectangular cupboard, usually with two doors that have pierced tin panels. A jelly cupboard is a Midwestern term for a two-drawer, two-door kitchen cupboard used for storage. In all other parts of the country, it is known as a cupboard.

What is my pie safe worth?

Your pie safe could sell at auction for more than $1,000. Get some professional advice on reputable auction galleries in your area.

Where is the model number on a Coppes Dutch Kitchenet?

Coppes Dutch Kitchenets usually had a metal name tag nailed somewhere on the front. There may also be a paper label on the back, top & bottom. In addition, the model number, color, or Stencil style were handwritten on the back with a thick ink type brush.

When did the first Coppes kitchen cabinets come out?

The factory that made the Coppes Dutch Kitchenet and or “Napanee” cabinets has a long history. It began with a sawmill in 1876 and is still in business today manufacturing kitchens. To read more about the history of the Coppes companies, visit the “Our Story” page on our site.

Who are the owners of Coppes Napanee Indiana?

Located in Northern Indiana, where enduring quality and meticulous craftsmanship are a way of life, Coppes Napanee is celebrated for its contribution to the industry. In 2017, the Mast Brothers bought Coppes, continuing a tradition of family ownership.