Asked on Nov 22, 2013
Is This a Telephone Table or a Writing Desk?
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I bought this an auction years ago. I refinished it and used it that way for many years. Then when I moved to AZ, I decided to paint it for the guest bath. Ever since I redid it, people ask me what it is. So many people think it is a telephone table but usually they had a seat attached to a little table to hold the phone. This, I think is made to pick up by the handles and carry it to wherever you are working or writing. What do you think? I left the top and drawer natural and painted the rest. There is a plate on the inside of the drawer that says it is Hannah Furniture, Kenosha, WI.
I painted this with chalk paint except for drawer and top.
19 answers
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Looks like a phone table and the slanted size would hold papers but I am not sure
Trent-Tonya Sharp
on Nov 22, 2013
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I have no idea but I think it is lovely! It would make a great place to keep reading materials while in the "home office"...Or hold extra towels...perhaps decorative soaps in that small dish small bathroom items in that drawer!
Jeanette S
on Nov 23, 2013
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Thanks Jeanette! I have already changed out the accessories. I have rolled up washcloths on one side of the center and toilet paper on the other. In the middle top I have a glass container that holds shells. In the drawer I keep moist wipes.
Elaine Simmons
on Nov 23, 2013
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it is not a telephone table. I would contact an antiques dealer or if it has markings,research the company to see what they offer. It is certainly unique.
Jennie Brinker
on Nov 23, 2013
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Elaine, did a quick Google search and found this link that shows something extremely similar to what you have. http://en.allexperts.com/q/Collectibles-General-Antiques-682/2010/7/Antique-Sheet-music-holder.htm (scroll to bottom for answer.) I would say that yours is simply a different version of this product. Therefore what you have is a magazine basket. It's a beautiful piece.
Lora (Howard) Cotton
on Nov 24, 2013
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My bet is writing desk
Mechele Perkins
on Nov 24, 2013
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Cute whatever it is!
Carolyn Doherty
on Nov 24, 2013
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Lora, I think you nailed it! Thanks for all the searching you did! I appreciate it!
Elaine Simmons
on Nov 24, 2013
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When I was little we had a table like this for the phone. Phone books and things were kept on the side places.
Pen140650
on Nov 25, 2013
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Harriet, did yours have a seat with it? If it did, I doubt this is a telephone table.
Elaine Simmons
on Nov 25, 2013
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Aww now, you shouldn't have said it took two seconds. You should have said you searched for hours. LOL
Elaine Simmons
on Nov 25, 2013
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ok...so sorry, but i still do not know exactly what this is....could you please tell me exactly what the item is? thank you so much...and it is very pretty....
Mary C
on Nov 26, 2013
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I think it is as Harriet suggested, a sheet music holder. But I don't know for sure and probably never will.
Elaine Simmons
on Nov 27, 2013
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go online to Hannah Furniture.com ask them what it is, add a picture. Char B YELM,WA
Charlotte Belange
on Nov 27, 2013
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They are a defunct company.
Elaine Simmons
on Nov 27, 2013
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well, it's pretty, so make it what you want it to be since it's yours now!!!!!! i love it and would use it to my liking....and sounds like you are doing a great job of doing just that...but i do understand how you would like to really know what the original purpose of the piece was intended for....again, it is very lovely....it's a keeper!!!!!!!!! :)
Mary C
on Nov 28, 2013
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Thank you, Mary and anyone else who commented!
Elaine Simmons
on Nov 29, 2013
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Definitely a telephone table looks really cute nice work
RoseTyler
on Oct 01, 2014
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A mail sorter writing desk?
Sara Glenn
on Feb 28, 2015
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