Table ???
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Dianne on Nov 10, 2012photos did not show upHelpful Reply
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Susan S on Nov 11, 2012Now that's a curiosity!! I don't think I've ever seen anything quite like this!! I'll certainly be tagging along to find out what it is though.Helpful Reply
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Debbie Borthwick on Nov 11, 2012Sorry I can't help, but it sure is unique!Helpful Reply
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Karen - The Graphics Fairy on Nov 13, 2012@Dianne I'm having a hard time making out all of it in the photo. Is the top shelf thingy narrow...like a hanger? If so it's probably a "Silent Valet" used to hold a man's suit jacket, keys, wallet etc.Helpful Reply
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Dianne on Nov 15, 2012NO, Karen, it is not that narrow..it is kidney shaped about 7" deep.Helpful Reply
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Karen - The Graphics Fairy on Nov 15, 2012Ah, okay, that wouldn't be it then.Helpful Reply
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Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com on Nov 16, 2012Karen I thought the same thing, but the mirrors would have been covered. Dianne, is there any markings or stampings under the lower seat/shelf area? Knowing what time period or make will make looking this unique thing up easier. I have looked at several hundreds if not thousands of pictures of this type of table/shelf and have not seen anything that comes close.Helpful Reply
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Susan S on Nov 16, 2012Same here @Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com - I sort of suspect this could be a reproduction piece with which some 'artistic license' has been taken!! @Dianne- do you think you could also post some pix from different angles as well? It's just such a strange and unique piece but totally makes no sense either. That skinny little pedestal in the center is just hard to figure out it's purpose. I think it's some sort of Gentlemen's Valet but . . . . . ?????Helpful Reply
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Dianne on Nov 19, 2012thanks ladies...I will post more photos...Helpful Reply
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Dianne on Nov 19, 2012more photosHelpful Reply
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Susan S on Nov 19, 2012Oh my Dianne - the more I see the less I know!!! I gotta tell ya girlfriend, I'm really stumped on this one!! The parts just don't seem to make sense so it's really a challenge to figure out what it's intended purpose is. Are there any antique dealers in your area? Maybe you could take the pix to them. If not, perhaps you can look up some dealers online and ask them if they can help you ID this piece. I'll bet we'll all be surprised when we find out what it really is - besides a mystery. LOLHelpful Reply
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Susan S on Nov 19, 2012I'm going to tag Kevin - @KMS Woodworks and see if he can lend his expertise. He knows alot about ALOT OF EVERYTHING!! Kev - can you shed any light on this??Helpful Reply
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Dianne on Nov 19, 2012thanks Susan S.Helpful Reply
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KMS Woodworks on Nov 22, 2012I just got back from a few days at my cabin...@Susan S thanks for the tag...this is a very cool piece. I have never seen any thing like it, my gut tells me Antique...just not sure how old. The beveled glass and old time silvering of the mirror will help....I'll do some more digging when I get my in box cleared out...4 days worth of email...etc. Jeesh.Helpful Reply
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KMS Woodworks on Nov 22, 2012best I can find is a type of Etagere ( victorian ) http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Victorian-3-Tiered-Etagere-Walnut-with-2-Mirrors-Circa-1900s-/251174642629?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=mF7pNNtfr4aUX1XV2wN9WdkKRU8%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc What is an Etagere? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%89tag%C3%A8reHelpful Reply
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Jeanette S on Nov 23, 2012This is truly strange....but then in the 1800s folks were building all sorts of little spaces to hold trinkets and this is probably one of them. The wood used and the carving at the top is a good indication of that period. It is definitely different from anything I have ever seen. All of these I have seen are much like the one KMS posted in his photo.Helpful Reply
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Susan S on Nov 23, 2012Thanks @KMS Woodworks - I knew if ANYBODY could shed some light on this it would be YOU!Helpful Reply
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Kathleen M on Nov 26, 2012my sister was an antique dealer for years... it's an etagere for sure. Nice find ;)Helpful Reply
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Dianne on Nov 28, 2012Another sent me this link to Sears 1908: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k_hVNWxJGm0/Tb7u5K6huYI/AAAAAAAAFzc/IfaAodDPOV4/s400/1906%2BParlor%2BCabinets.jpg http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k_hVNWxJGm0/Tb7u5K6huYI/AAAAAAAAFzc/IfaAodDPOV4/s400/1906+Parlor+Cabinets.Helpful Reply
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Dianne on Nov 28, 2012Thanks to KMS Woodworks & Ann King At Artifacts.. I think I did pretty good for $50.00Helpful Reply
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Dianne on Dec 01, 2012Scan page from a reproduction 1908 Sears CatalogHelpful Reply
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Marilyn on Apr 29, 2015It's a hall table usually found near the entry at the front door. Change, glasses, keys, coat fits over the back as a hanger of sorts. 1890's to 1920's. Wood appears still lovely.Helpful Reply
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