Parlor table

[kathyv43]

This table is similar to another I posted. Someone had put a plywood top on it that I have taken off. Does anyone know if the original top would have been marble or something else? Thanks.

[mart]

Marble probably just got broke and no one replaced it !!  Happens a lot !!  Its a good one !!

[kathyv43]

Marble probably just got broke and no one replaced it !!  Happens a lot !!  Its a good one !!

The table is in good shape other than the missing top. Would it be okay to put wood instead of marble?

[ghopper1924]

Since this table never had a walnut top, I'd stick with marble. It will add to the value of the table, and enable it to hold its value better as the years go on.

I would go ahead and get a slab of Carrera marble for the table. The marble should reflect the shape of the apron, be beveled on its top edge, and overhand the apron by about 1". Any company that makes kitchen counters and such can do it easily. The marble should not have a glossy finish on the top and sides, but should be matte or semi-gloss at most.

[mart]

If you have a cabinet shop near you check the scratch and dent area !!  Sometimes they have something that will work for a table to that did not make it as a counter top !!  They always have leftovers that just need cutting to fit !!

[jacon4]

Eastlake, parlor table, about 1880. Yeah, agrees, marble top is missing which should not be a big deal to replace. It would look weird without marble and because it's so small it should not cost much to replace, maybe $100 or so. I would call countertop contractors in your area, see if they would fabricate one for you in the $100 range, i bet they would.
https://www.amazon.com/Marble-Granite-slab-thick-table/dp/B00C3HROAC

[mart]

In fact,, the part that is removed from the marble to makke way for the sink might be big enough !!  Just have them put an edge on it !! 

[jacon4]

Exactly, or cooktop cut out.

[kathyv43]

Confused again. Why would you put a sink or cooktop?

[ghopper1924]

I believe they mean that when you install a sink (for example) with new countertops, you have to cut the sink out (obviously), leaving a sink-shaped "blank" leftover that the contractor doesn't need. Instead of tossing it out, the countertop installer might be able to shape it to the size of your table and use it that way, saving waste on his part and costs on yours. 

It could happen. If not, getting a piece of the correct size custom cut and beveled will still not be a bank breaker, plus it will increase the value of your table. Without the top, your table is worth about 10-20% of what it should be.

[kathyv43]

I believe they mean that when you install a sink (for example) with new countertops, you have to cut the sink out (obviously), leaving a sink-shaped "blank" leftover that the contractor doesn't need. Instead of tossing it out, the countertop installer might be able to shape it to the size of your table and use it that way, saving waste on his part and costs on yours. 

It could happen. If not, getting a piece of the correct size custom cut and beveled will still not be a bank breaker, plus it will increase the value of your table. Without the top, your table is worth about 10-20% of what it should be.

Wow I had a blonde moment...my apologies lol

[KC]

LOLOL  They were just thinking out loud (typing out loud) like we often do without the long explanation.  Thanks for expanding on that ghopper1924!

Just near me are 3 marble/granite fabricators and they each have a lot of leftover slabs that people go and purchase pieces to fit tables, mantles, etc.

[jacon4]

Yeah, sorry for any confusion. Stone is a natural substance so in addition to countertop cut outs, contractors who fabricate stone ALWAYS have remnants left over that are in their yards for smaller type jobs like yours. Naturally, you gotta pick through them to find what you want and then have measurements of your table.

[cogar]

HA,  now that’s whatcha call repurposing a repurposed hunk of metamorphic “marble” rock.

[jacon4]

My first antique, 35? years ago, i paid $375. for it then which is about what it's worth now, lol. Very similar form to yours, notice the beveled edge on top which is a fairly standard feature on these table tops.