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Red marble table. What is it for?

Discussion in 'Furniture' started by LUCY, Jan 16, 2018.

  1. LUCY

    LUCY Well-Known Member

    Does anyone know the reason for the marble lining the onside of the cabinet?
     
  2. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Does marble need a reason? But seriously, think marble, top & bottom, was because both surfaces were likely to have to stand up to moisture in a way wood could not.
     
  3. LUCY

    LUCY Well-Known Member

    Actually is marble on all sides except the door. I have seen that Victorian pieces are very specific of their use. I asked because I have looked throughout the web about consoles like this and none of them had marble lining. They were just wood. But thank you for your response
     
  4. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Wonder, then, if we have been on the wrong track, whether the main compartment would have ice & the whole piece be related to the world of food & drink?
     
  5. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

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  6. LUCY

    LUCY Well-Known Member

    Thank you Deborah,

    I did not come across that one. :)
     
  7. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Marble would be more sanitary and durable than wood over time.

    Debora
     
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  8. LUCY

    LUCY Well-Known Member


    Ha. Thank you. Love learning.
     
  9. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    From the link Deborah posted. The insides don't match. One is square, the other rounded. Also there appears to be something in the back of the lower one.

    I just don't see the need to line the whole cupboard with marble for a chamber pot. The inside base, maybe because it is easier to clean. But the sides and top as well. Doesn't make sense. @verybrad

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  10. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    Have no explanation for the marble lining other than maybe because they could.... to make it more deluxe.
     
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