Kitchen cabinet – a “show & tell” posting.

[cogar]

The following 2 pictures are that of a ”kitchen cabinet” that Violet inherited when her mother passed away and it is still sitting downstairs where it was photographed. 

A little “secret” I will tell you is that only the “base” of the pictured cabinet was made by Violet’s grandfather who was a cabinetmaker and carpenter. But he didn’t make a “top” for it and her mother always wished that it would have had one.

And along came Sam who made her wish come true. Violet and I was at an auction when that cabinet “top” was auctioned off and I bought it kinda cheap since there was no “base” to go with it.

And after some refurbishing and refinishing that cabinet “top” was married to Grandma’s cabinet “base” …….. and it looks pretty darn good iffen I say so myself.   

The cabinet base has two (2) tilt-out bins (flour and corn meal), a cutting board, 2 drawers and storage bin.

[mart]

Wish that was in my kitchen !! 

[ghopper1924]

Nice marriage!  I never would have guessed it because of the good refinishing job.

[KC]

Impressive job and match!  From the pictures I would have never never never ever guessed that they weren't original! 

[Pelady]

I love this style. What kind of wood is it?

[cogar]

What kind of wood is it?


Oh my, I don't remember …….. and I can't get downstairs to find out.


Most all wooden kitchen implements that were used for handleing or processing of food items were fashioned out of a "tight" grained wood, such as Maple, Poplar or one of the per se "fruit woods".

[Rauville]

Nice looking cupboard! We have a similar styled factory made one in our kitchen. Ours has 3 glassed doors across the top, with round bins and drawers, etc. (If we were as good at housekeeping as Coger, I'd post a picture. )

[mart]

This one,, Cogars,, looks to be oak on top and maple on bottom !!  Good thing is those two woods  blend  nicely and the colors used match well !!  Just grain is different !!