Antique sewing machine makeover - keep as is, or change to a vanity?
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Susan on Mar 30, 2015I would leave it as is so beautiful how did you get the iron work so smoothHelpful Reply
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Gloria tulip on Mar 30, 2015Would make a beautiful vanity. Certainly would be the right height and with those small but deep drawers such a nice place to put small items. Could use as a writing table - also just the right height and drawers to put your writing materials.1 marked as helpful Reply
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Linda T on Mar 30, 2015Definitely keep as is. SOOO very beautiful.Helpful Reply
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Lori T on Mar 30, 2015I like it the way it is.Helpful Reply
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Fuchsiafairy on Mar 30, 2015I agree with the others. Keep it like it is and use it for a desk or utility table. It would be great with w 3-way vanity mirror.Helpful Reply
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Duv310660 on Mar 30, 2015I have an ancient Monkey Wards machine, all parts intact, bowed-wood drawers. I use it to display a ridiculous over-the-top Fitz and Floyd soup terrine. The sewing drawers hold pencils, various rarely used remotes, and cat toys. All-in-all, it takes up a good chunk of floor space and provides essentially zero functionality. But I do really love it and regularly give it TLC. When people ask me 'what should I do with this piece', I always wonder if their home needs an area to provide a specific function or organization? - do they just love the piece as a personal family heirloom, or is it both? If you can answer that question, then you'll know what to do.1 marked as helpful Reply
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Valerie McGlothlin on Mar 30, 2015I really like it as is but why not add a mirror? Might get more use, and it's got drawers, too.Helpful Reply
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Debi Mcclain on Mar 31, 2015My husband did a similar thing to an old machine we found He used a board cut from old growth trees so it is one board wide mine looks beautiful tooHelpful Reply
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JEANNE BOLLEY on Mar 31, 2015This would be a great piece for a hall entryway. Could combine with a wall mirror, tall flowers, antique books, lamp, large basket on treadle, etc.Helpful Reply
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JEANNE BOLLEY on Mar 31, 2015Could also be used as a sofa table behind sofa to hold lamp and decor items. This is an incredibly versatile piece!Helpful Reply
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Ruthie Socash on Mar 31, 2015Leave it as it is.. Its beautiful... Add a framed mirror above it.. Throw some greens on top of the table.. Whoever did this, is very crafty..Helpful Reply
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Pat Mountfort on Mar 31, 2015I have also seen them used as a bathroom vanity with a vessel sink.Helpful Reply
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Tina klingler on Mar 31, 2015I'm in love with vanities...so a vanity...probably get a lot more use...make it into a vanity, old hollywood vanityHelpful Reply
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Nitad on Apr 07, 2015Dressing table add a mirror. Beautiful jobHelpful Reply
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Kbee on Apr 10, 2015Is the sewing machine still in it? Working or not I'd love to have it! Anything can be a vanity, this is a rare find as is!Helpful Reply
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Rockbiter on Apr 11, 2015keep it, it's in better shape than mine so know you have a gem in good shape. Repurposing it will only make it lose great value of such a great piece. If you want a vanity sell that for a good chunk of cash for a vanity piece. Just don't deprive this world of it's beautiful relic's. My grandma who sews (nicer than mine mind you) uses hers for an updated sewing machine and her needs. if any changes are to be done for usefulness, realize what it's made for and how great it is for that. Heavy duty holding with nice stow away for the bulky device. It isn't made to hold dainty objects, It is an item made when pride in woodwork was more prevalent. A vanity can be particle board and still work because particle board is crummy and cheap, and ok for decorative needs. Does it still flip open even though gutted?Helpful Reply
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Susie on Apr 13, 2015Beautiful but I'd keep as is - you could always hand a mirror behind - then if you change your mind you won't have holes in the top! Nice job.Helpful Reply
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