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Discussion in 'Furniture' started by TimF, Oct 11, 2019.

  1. TimF

    TimF Member

    Got this funky end table with built in suspended mini table. Unusual but can't find anything about it or find other like it. Info and estimated value would be great. Bought for $50 and could use refinish. Thanks
     

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  2. silverthwait

    silverthwait Well-Known Member

    Ahem. This table was created so that its bench could be transported with the table, but without being knocked about in a separate box.

    In order to separate the two, the two side pieces which attach to the small table need to be removed. One can then move the bench in front of the table.

    (OK, you have a better idea? :shame:)
     
  3. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    A brave attempt, silver! Maybe @verybrad has another idea. ;)
     
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  4. TimF

    TimF Member

    Hmm, interesting thought. The inner table or bench is very small and low tho, maybe a foot tall... Seems too small for bench.
     
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  5. silverthwait

    silverthwait Well-Known Member

    I thought so too, but decided to ignore the facts in favor of the story I was spinnig. :)

    Nobody else was touching this!
     
  6. TimF

    TimF Member

    I looked at the construction closer and reached out to previous owner. The little table is solidly built into outer table and looks permanent. Prior owner got from a friend years ago and thought she remembered hearing it may have come from Syria. But unconfirmed. The mystery continues...
     
  7. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    I have something generally similar, except the ends are more like panels than spindles & they support a book rack. As far as I know, they come from ex-boyfriends. :D
     
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  8. TimF

    TimF Member

    Well there you have it!
     
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  9. say_it_slowly

    say_it_slowly The worst prison is a closed heart

  10. TimF

    TimF Member

    No, no hinged top...
     
  11. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    I use mine as an end table. Lamp & phone on it, phone directories (now approaching antique) & unabridged dictionary below. If the shelf underneath were not so entirely shaded, I'd suggest fern stand.
     
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  12. TimF

    TimF Member

    Appreciate the decorating tips, but still curious about the original and time period if the table. Three more pics of the table connections and underside of piece.
     

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  13. patd8643

    patd8643 Well-Known Member

    It does not look like the lower 'table' can be removed. Have you tried removing it?
     
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  14. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    This is as intended. Would consider this Aesthetic period with Middle Eastern influence but, if really from Syria, a regional variant.
     
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  15. TimF

    TimF Member

    Thanks for the input everyone. The lower table is now the resting place for our antique Bible. Looks good.
     
  16. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    just how many ex boyfriends...????? :playful::playful::playful:
     
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  17. silverthwait

    silverthwait Well-Known Member

    In looking through Syrian tables, there is one which is rather similar, and several which are somewhat similar. The "rather" one was called a tea table, and had various things upon it. The others are all like my bedside table (The one I broke with all books, etc., upon it.)

    This was not meant to be especially helpful. Just a comment.
     
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  18. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Love the table Tim, and welcome. The construction with the smaller shelf looks quite normal to me for a side table or end table. But then I live in another part of the world than the other posters.;)
    It looks Middle Eastern, or as Brad said Aesthetic Period, but with a 'Moorish' influence
    Can't find that on the map, but I suppose that is a good thing.:D
     
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