What to do with this piece?

This is all metal and says Singer on it. The opening on the top is 8" square. The entire top is 15" square. Height is 21". So, I know, make a planter. I was hoping for something more. What about adding a top. Cutting a hole out and put a box in the square for storage? Please give me some ideas! Thanks in advance! Valerie
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  • Lagree Wyndham Lagree Wyndham on Aug 18, 2016
    how about a small cooler table, to sit by you chair, for the porch or patio, just big enough for a few bottles of beer or a bottle of wine.
  • Heather R Davis Heather R Davis on Aug 18, 2016
    I was thinking the same thing. A cooler would be really useful. Also you could put a small fire feature in it, with the glass pieces.. Either way, it has possibilities!! Good find!!
  • Elaine Elaine on Aug 18, 2016
    I agree with Lagree and Heather (above) but also ... if you find a metal container that fits inside, it could also then be used as an ice bucket/holder duo.
  • Candace Boria Candace Boria on Aug 18, 2016
    I was thinking a fire accent with the pretty stones.
  • Chrystina Chrystina on Aug 18, 2016
    Paint it, put a nice basket in the top and a matching one in the bottom and voila! A nice addition to your bathroom.
  • Phyllisrbc Phyllisrbc on Aug 18, 2016
    I could see it hanging upside down, either by the legs or chains, depending on how tall it is...then add all the other creative ideas suggested above. Also maybe stencil or stamp it. Ivy stamps can blend well with real ivy.
  • Nelly Hennessy Nelly Hennessy on Aug 18, 2016
    Singer is the brand of a very well known sewing machine . In the 30s, my mother learned to sew, however it was made of wood. I would suggest to spray it with a bright color, put a piece a glass on top, paint the word Singer gold, and voila! You have a unique table. Singer sewing machines were black with gold decals. This table seem to have been made by a crafter, how about decal s around the top Frame and then put the glass on top.
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    • Nelly Hennessy Nelly Hennessy on Aug 18, 2016
      Why dont you check the history of Singer before the 30s. This seems made by a crafter. The legs have the influence of the cabriole legs,(queen Anne , Englsh)I is not a sewing table but it would look great in black with gold as a side table. I have a sewing table base, it has an open wrought iron sides and had a heavy glass made and now it is a table. Color: black with gold tone Singer.
  • Ginny Feeney Ginny Feeney on Aug 18, 2016
    Lantern? Terrarium? Aquarium? Display case?
  • Sylvia Picone Sylvia Picone on Aug 18, 2016
    Paint it, place a container in the opening to hold ice and drinks, use the bottom shelf for glassware and you have a nice outdoor beverage center.
  • Rita Reece Law Rita Reece Law on Aug 18, 2016
    This could have been the base of another piece of machinery. Being heavy metal, it was probably in a factory for sewing or other manufacturing. The 4 holes on top were used to fasten the machinery on top of the table. I could see it spray painted, color of your choice and a finished top of fine wood or marble!?!
  • Jen10264909 Jen10264909 on Aug 18, 2016
    beautiful planter
  • Valerie Huber Nesbitt Valerie Huber Nesbitt on Aug 18, 2016
    It is, but, I was trying to come up something more.........
  • Jen10264909 Jen10264909 on Aug 19, 2016
    painted with some basic flourish, turn the top into a glass topped inlaid end table!
  • Lke4975764 Lke4975764 on Aug 19, 2016
    Add a piece of wood cut to fit the top and you have an industrial -look side table.
  • Alarnett1953 Alarnett1953 on Aug 19, 2016
    Pant it then turn it in to a wine glass rack with the holder going across it in then cover it with a glass top
  • Faith Amadio Faith Amadio on Aug 20, 2016
    How about a checkers or chess table? Cut wood to fit the top, paint in the game board of your choice, use some fancy little knobs in the corners, put a pretty box on the bottom shelf to use for a book of rules and for the game pieces while they're in play.
  • Janell Janell on Aug 20, 2016
    I'd clean it up really well and paint it with a pretty high gloss paint. Find a square piece of clear glass suitable for a table top (thick with smooth edges). Glue pictures you love face down onto the glass top. Turn glass over so you can see pictures and place onto table top. Tip: pictures applied at different angles make it more interesting. Glue glass or tape (using specialized tape) onto base pictures up. Tip: don't glue entirely around perimeter in case glass breaks, its easier to get off that way. If glass is thick enough you may not need to glue to base at all. Since the center of base is open you may want to cut a piece of backing to cover backside of pictures that are exposed in center cutout before placing onto base. Just make sure the pictures overlap so there are to cracks or openings when you turn it picture side up. Will make a really cute conversation piece. Use it as an accent table, put a lamp on it, etc.
  • Diamond Lil Diamond Lil on Aug 20, 2016
    perhaps after cleaning and preparing metal...attach a piece of wood under the opening and do a mosaic design in colors that match what you refinish the metal. Or a piece of metallic tile already to do a backsplash shat is shiny..???
  • Sharon Nopper Sharon Nopper on Aug 23, 2016
    Paint it, put a fish tank in the bottom, and plants at top for an aquaponic setup.
  • HappyCamper11 HappyCamper11 on Oct 06, 2016
    I love the idea of a chess or checker table. I personally would do that. Or....... get some wood pieces. Paint them white and sand the edges for a distressed or an antiqued look. Glue the wood together coat it with a finish or glaze and put it on top. Then add cute old lantern and a skeleton key and you are good to go!