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Posted 7 years ago
Lamplover78
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I came across this today.. and i had to buy it, it was a good price. Not sure where I'll put it yet. Any ideas where these go? It's missing the lil caster wheels. But one of the cupboards inside has a sliding drawer. Believe is veneer. . And interesting dove tail in the drawers.
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I have the perfect idea! Right here in my bedroom. I have the perfect spot AND a mirror!!! ;)
If that above is a photo of your home, trust and believe, you will have no trouble finding a spot. It does appear to be an office desk though. Would love to replace the one I have. Mine belongs in a mansion. I had to remove the entire window to get it in here and now can not even move it to the other room where I originally wanted it. haha I had to get rid of the bed that was in here! This gorgeous desk takes up almost half the room! And it's heavier than I don't know what. I will finally get a photo and post it soon.
I would love to see a picture of yours! This one stands rather tall. Its an interesting piece. I have 100s of old keys. . I've gotten lucky on a few pieces of furniture in finding keys that fit. And your so funny! My mail man said the same thing today! I figured if i can't find a place for it i might sell it. But was thinking by the front door. Or possibly in the kitchen. I'll post better pictures tomorrow when is day light. She's in the carriage house for the night. I didn't have help carrying it in the house. . I was lucky i got it out of my truck my self.
I'd call it a buffet-- for dining room. It is not a desk.
The drawer in the right bottom is a more modern addition. Drawer pulls on the top may be replacements as they look very different from the door pulls.
Looks to date from the early 20th century.
scott
Good eye on the handles. And yes i thought the same thing with the lower drawer. It slides very smooth. Thank you Scott.
And i agree on the buffet. Dry sinks are shorter? This is tall and has a silver ware drawer. I paid $35 for it. So i think it was a good investment. I think it's pretty and in good shape.
Ok posted a few better pictures
Drawer has a Knapp joint or "pin and cove"-- a machine made joint popular from about 1870s- 1910.
I don't see any veneer, looks like solid oak.
scott
I would agree with Scottvez on all points he made. I will add that it was indeed a good investment at that price.
Thanks for all the help and expertise!
It's luverly. $35 what a great price for this. Did you try to knock it down a bit?
The cupboard pulls have a very narrow space to fit in. None of the areas around any of the pulls have evidence of being replacements. No fading, etc. What should have the pulls on the top looked like do you think?
Kitchen rather than a buffet - too small.
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Actually it was half off day. But it just came in 2 days ago. Stuff has to be there more than 2 weeks to go on sale. I didn't want to chance waiting on it still being there. So i was happy to pay the $35. Figured i could sell it if it don't fit in anywhere in my house. Problem is its extremely heavy. Moving it by myself was challenging.
"Kitchen rather than a buffet - too small": Statement is a case of modern eyes looking at antique furniture.
The kitchen of the era of this piece was not a gathering place nor was it an eating place. It was a place for the preparation of food.
While I am sure that some may have used this type piece in the kitchen it was made for dining room use. The utensil drawers at the top were for storing utensils where they were used.
Size of the buffet is a function of the size of the dining room-- not everyone had the need or ability to afford a large piece.
scott
Wow-$35, you got a steal-it is gorgeous!
Yes most really old houses have very tiny kitchens. And most the time put in the back of the house to keep the house cooler. Thank you Scott for your input.