Posted 6 years ago
JanS51
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Has spindle legs, to low to be sewing table, has small side tray with glass inserts which are to small for ashtrays. What could it be used for? How old is it?
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Looks to be 2nd quarter, 20th century.
I would call it an end or side table-- bottom rack for papers/ magazines and the top pull outs for ash trays or to hold drinks (coasters).
scott
I thought it was a table for a home library or study. The book rack below is for bound books.
When using a book, which would be laid on top of the table, maybe in a cradle-like book holder. the pull-out sections would hold a candle for better illumination.
It's hard to see in the picture, but isn't there another slide-out section on the other end? If so, it would hold a second candle.
But, of course, the previous response has just as much merit!
I found a table almost identical to yours!
It could be your inspiration to fix yours up. I don't know how to link info here so if you will go to Etsy and search for
RedefinedShop (all one word with capitol R and S), they have a beautiful table listed as Vintage Accent Table with Slanted Bookshelf. Says it's from 1920s.
It does not have the pull-out pieces. Do they look like something that was added on?
I hope yours winds up as pretty as the one on Etsy!