I just bought this antique mid century coffee table and I'm curious about the function of the side with the little cubbyhole. Have you ever seen this before or was it something custom made?
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Judy
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It may keep papers from flying away.
poehere
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Some people like to store papers or magazines in places like this to keep them off the table. I would say it was made for this purpose.
attosa
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My grandpa would use his to hide his TV Guide and glasses :)
March 27, 20180 found this helpful
Very unusual table - not just the drawer but the "handles" on each end.
- You may be able to tell more by looking at the joints but if it is "handmade" it appears to have been done by an experienced carpenter/finisher.
- It appears that you are redoing the finish - new varnish?
- Sometimes the colors will be darker in places/spots on older wood if the old varnish is not completely removed. And - occasionally it will not dry well and may remain "sticky".
- Hope your interesting table turns out great.
- I believe it must have been made for a specific purpose as the "handles" on each end indicate it was made so the owner/user could move the table from place to place.
- Sorry that I cannot provide any real evidence as to the type of table or who might have made it, other than the fact that it appears to be in the normal shape of the average coffee table.
- You might want to ask for a free appraisal from one of the companies on this link. Remember to check as not everything is free just because it states that.
- antiques.lovetoknow.com/Free_Antique_Appraisals_Online
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