Help Identifying this Rescued Piece
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I rescued this from storage at my parents' and want to restore it. I'm not sure what I'll use it for. Does anyone know anything about what it might be or what piece is missing from the top?
Here is a close look at the top with missing molding.
15 answers
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Looks like a dresser top, the part what would hold a mirror.
Elizabeth
on Aug 02, 2014
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Oh wow- I've been thinking it was an entry of foyer piece of some sort and hadn't even considered it could be for a dresser! The two pieces on the sides toward the bottom throw me off. Thank you!
Kate Griffin | Eating in the Shower Blog
on Aug 02, 2014
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The 2 shelves are for lamps or candles it is victorian Eastlake !880s and it is a mirror frame from a dresser
David Stine
on Aug 02, 2014
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The Top Would Have Had Finials On The 2 Posts....
David Stine
on Aug 02, 2014
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Thank you David! I'll have to try to find some images.
Kate Griffin | Eating in the Shower Blog
on Aug 02, 2014
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@David Stine you are 100% right looks almost identical to one we had growing up, I dont know what ever happened to it wish I did would love to have it now - had the ENTIRE set! Bed, dresser with false bottom hidden drawer in the dresser, 2 side tables and the commode (**sigh) oh well cant cry over spilt milk (I used to jump up and down on the bed - it had the fruit motif in the middle of the headboard
Juls Twombley
on Aug 02, 2014
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dresser top w/ mirror..my grandmother had one almost identical to that..if you are looking for an idea..I'd just clean it up a bit.. hang is in your entry way with a framed mirror in the center..the little shelves would be adorable with flamess candles on timers,, for coming home at night..
Wanda sinnema
on Aug 02, 2014
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Thanks Wanda! I'm wondering if I should try to add any molding to the center or if it would be too hard to match.
Kate Griffin | Eating in the Shower Blog
on Aug 02, 2014
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I would hang a mirror inside of it.. leaving space around the mirror frame for a bit of wall to show.. this would add a bit of extra punch with the detail on it..
Wanda sinnema
on Aug 02, 2014
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I would say it held a mirror, also, but it would make a great hall tree. Add a backing where the mirror was with coat hooks, and maybe a shelf across, where the candle holders are, for gloves, scarves, etc.
Lana Baker
on Aug 02, 2014
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I saw on HT where someone had painted this a contrasting color with the entry paint and attached it to the wall to serve as a narrow table on which to put keys! In fact, you could attach some slats across the back of this, paint it a pretty color, put cup hooks on the slats and make a key holder. Or put a board in the back instead of a mirror and use chalk board paint and put in the busy family area!
Jeanette S
on Aug 03, 2014
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I agree.. Turn it into a Hall tree. more hooks and a table top with a mirror, Set it near a wall plug so you can charge your phone. Then things will be ready for when you go out again.
Rusty Avery
on Nov 18, 2014
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Great idea @Rusty. I need to get motivated and working on it!
Kate Griffin | Eating in the Shower Blog
on Nov 19, 2014
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This looks Eastlake in design. Have you done anything with it?
MaryStLouis
on Dec 31, 2014
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You can just sit and hang over a small desk or table and hang a picture frame in the center.
Ltt834476
on Feb 07, 2015
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