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sreyomac

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Buffet/sideboard age
« on: December 02, 2017, 04:16:44 pm »
I'm gonna turn this into my kitchen island/bar. So excited about it!!! I just picked out my top. But I was trying to figure out it's age. There are no markings anywhere. So tell me what you guys think. Any info or suggestions would be appreciated.

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Re: Buffet/sideboard age
« Reply #1 on: December 02, 2017, 07:07:55 pm »
Can you open the doors and take a pic ??   One of the side and back would also help !!  I would say Art Deco period probably late 30`s just from what I can see !!  Could be a bit later than that !!  Looks more like a transition piece to me !!  Late 30`s into Hollywood Regency of the 1940`s !!  Just need to see more !!  A while back I saw a similar piece that was a bar !!  Neat one too !!
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Re: Buffet/sideboard age
« Reply #2 on: December 02, 2017, 09:27:02 pm »
I agree totally about the Art Deco transition into Hollywood Regency style!!!
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Re: Buffet/sideboard age
« Reply #3 on: December 03, 2017, 12:22:21 am »
Additional pics...








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Re: Buffet/sideboard age
« Reply #4 on: December 03, 2017, 04:30:38 am »
Well, it's really out of my field of interest/knowledge but, i'd guess 1st half 20th century, top is oak. Could be european, pic of drawer construction would help.
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Re: Buffet/sideboard age
« Reply #5 on: December 03, 2017, 09:54:40 am »
Don`t think aluminum handles were used that far back !!  But seeing dovetails would help !!  Either aluminum or stainless screws !!
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Re: Buffet/sideboard age
« Reply #6 on: December 03, 2017, 10:35:00 am »
Don`t think aluminum handles were used that far back !!

Are they aluminum , pewter or plated steel/brass? Just noticed spring loaded "bullet" catches on doors as well so bottom line is, it ain't old, lol! Old or early to me is 200-300 years old and this piece is clearly 20th century.
It's attractive, it's just not antique is all. It looks english to me but i could be wrong about that.
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Re: Buffet/sideboard age
« Reply #7 on: December 03, 2017, 10:36:05 am »
The front legs on that piece makes me think it is pre-1940.

And ps, those drawer "pulls" could be replacements.
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Re: Buffet/sideboard age
« Reply #8 on: December 03, 2017, 11:42:37 am »
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Re: Buffet/sideboard age
« Reply #9 on: December 03, 2017, 01:55:52 pm »
BINGO!
Rauville nailed this one! he/she gets a gold star!
Nice that OP is going to re-purpose this cabinet for everyday use, sideboard found a way to survive another day, everyone wins! In my experience, even with 300 year old pieces, the key to survival is, it MUST be a working piece (unless in a museum) that is still useful around the house, otherwise the chances of survival go way down
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Re: Buffet/sideboard age
« Reply #10 on: December 03, 2017, 02:06:24 pm »
Good job all...love it when you work together to solve the mystery!
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Re: Buffet/sideboard age
« Reply #11 on: December 03, 2017, 02:11:47 pm »
Yes Rauville got another one !!  Still not sure its as far back as the 20`s but thats not important at this point !!  Did you see the price on Rauville`s link ??  Re-diculous !!  The pulls are the same on both so not replacements !!   21 pounds thats about $37. USD isn`t it

We always do that SophieMarie !!  We are just one big family here !!  Now have to give Rauville a brownie point ~~ ;D

I want to see it finished and in the kitchen !!  What top are you going to put on it ??
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Re: Buffet/sideboard age
« Reply #12 on: December 03, 2017, 05:35:23 pm »
Yea! I knew I could count on you guys.  thank you all, especially rauville!  Y'all just confirmed what I thought I knew but couldn't find a reference.  I plan on topping it with granite. Looked at a lot yesterday,  picked a cream and brown piece out, just waiting to hear back from them.
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Re: Buffet/sideboard age
« Reply #13 on: December 03, 2017, 06:32:55 pm »
 Post  a pic when its done !!
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Re: Buffet/sideboard age
« Reply #14 on: December 03, 2017, 07:08:27 pm »
Yes, I would like to see the finished project as well!
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