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trey

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What is this cabinet?
« on: September 17, 2011, 06:01:01 pm »
My wife picked this up for me today.  I really do like it.  We are curious to what it is.  I think it may be a radio that someone did work to.  It is 24 tall and 17 wide.  The top and sides are veneered, and the front doesn't really seem to match.  I'm not concerned about value.  Just wondering what you folks think of it.   



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Re: What is this cabinet?
« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2011, 06:10:48 pm »
Wish I could help. I am sure someone can though. That drawer swings open? Can't wait to see what others have to say.
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Re: What is this cabinet?
« Reply #2 on: September 17, 2011, 06:14:00 pm »
Yes, the top drawer swings open.  It's a really neat cabinet.   
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Re: What is this cabinet?
« Reply #3 on: September 17, 2011, 07:43:44 pm »
If I am not mistaken its an old sewing cabinet !!  Someone had one posted here a few months ago about similar size & design !!
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trey

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Re: What is this cabinet?
« Reply #4 on: September 18, 2011, 04:22:37 pm »
hmm.  I searched for a sewing cabinet on here, but came up with nothing.
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Re: What is this cabinet?
« Reply #5 on: September 18, 2011, 05:07:38 pm »
I'm curious to know , trey :

Does the "1/2 Lazy-Susan" (let's call it a lazy sue) drawer appear to be a modification to an original sliding drawer , or to an original drawer-front , to your eyes ?

Looks like designs from the first half of the 20th century , IMO .
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Re: What is this cabinet?
« Reply #6 on: September 18, 2011, 05:11:45 pm »
It was not posted as a sewing cabinet in the subject line !! It was posted as a whats this type !!  I think Wendy knew what its use was !! I don`t even know how to search this forum !! Never needed to before now !!
Fancy pants is correct about time frame  !!
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trey

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Re: What is this cabinet?
« Reply #7 on: September 18, 2011, 05:16:22 pm »
The lazy susan doesnt appear to be a modification.  Looking at wear marks, I don't see any from a previous drawer.  The hardware is not original, but I'm sure you all noticed that. 

So, if the lazy susan is a mod, then the wood supporting it is modified also.  That sheet of plywood matches the interior of the cabinet.  Its really strange, I'm not to sure what to think of it.  I sure like it.  In its current condition, I see no real value to it, so I may re-veneer it.
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Re: What is this cabinet?
« Reply #8 on: September 18, 2011, 05:27:07 pm »
No info on the link but sewing cabinet seems to be correct.... http://decotodiscopdx.com/?p=298

The style is called Waterfall. Here is a nice page with history: http://www.jitterbuzz.com/indfur.html#what

This style was inexpensive and popular during the depression era
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Re: What is this cabinet?
« Reply #9 on: September 18, 2011, 05:35:26 pm »
It wouldn`t let me copy and paste the pic !! Google vintage sewing cabinet and go down to the row of pics !! There is one on the right side that shows a different style but has the swing out drawer like yours !! It was for threads and such !!
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Re: What is this cabinet?
« Reply #10 on: September 18, 2011, 06:35:57 pm »
Quote from: mart on September 18, 2011, 05:11:45 pm
It was not posted as a sewing cabinet in the subject line !! It was posted as a whats this type !!  I think Wendy knew what its use was !! I don`t even know how to search this forum !! Never needed to before now !!
Fancy pants is correct about time frame  !!

I know OT but as for searching, I don't know if it is just me but the search feature on the homepage is covered by the add. (The drop down box when you click search) Sorry for going off topic...
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Re: What is this cabinet?
« Reply #11 on: September 18, 2011, 06:41:34 pm »
Quote from: snowflake on September 18, 2011, 06:35:57 pm

I know OT but as for searching, I don't know if it is just me but the search feature on the homepage is covered by the add. (The drop down box when you click search) Sorry for going off topic...

Yeah I think Dontbe knows but Ad revenue (hopefully) helps offset site expenses so no biggie. It works once you are in a forum.
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Re: What is this cabinet?
« Reply #12 on: September 19, 2011, 07:59:51 am »
The swing out drawer is original to the cabinet !! Not a modification !!
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Re: What is this cabinet?
« Reply #13 on: September 19, 2011, 08:59:55 am »
Yup, thats the same thing!  Thanks everyone!
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