1920s-1940s |
1920s-1940s |
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This little beauty is one of our favorites. A Siamese twin at birth, this piece began its life as the right side of a vanity,
probably in the 1920s. We've never met the left-side twin, but this one's gorgeous all by itself. The paint is a custom antique
ivory. Antique glass pulls and a weathered maroon bow with flowers adorn the drawers. Highlights are of faded gold. Wooden
casters (wheels) add both height and charm, making this sturdily-constructed nightstand/end table easier to move.
DETAILED PHOTOS BELOW.
FRONT VIEW Frontal view showing everything that makes this piece special. Close-up photos (below) offer a detailed look at individual features. A larger version of this photo appears at bottom.
FRONT TOP VIEW Angle showing both front and top lends an excellent perspective on the piece's overall proportions.
FRONT TOP LEFT VIEW This view shows details of top edge and left corner, with carving and applique, and a close-up view of the nicely-curved, recessed lip which borders the drawers.
FRONT TOP RIGHT VIEW Similar to view above, but showing right side.
FRONT CENTER VIEW A closer look at the bow with branch above flowers spanning two drawers.
FRONT BOTTOM VIEW Detail shot of apron center with form-fitting applique.
LEFT LEG VIEW Close view of left leg and surrounding areas, showing fancy squared skirt and graceful taper to spade foot on wooden caster.
RIGHT LEG VIEW Similar view showing right leg and surrounding areas.
TOP VIEW The small notch at rear left reveals this piece's former life as the right side of a vanity; the center section with mirror (which originally joined the two sides) was attached here. The flared rear left lip of this piece ended at the front of the center section. Note bonus shot of John's foot at lower right.
RIGHT SIDE VIEW This view clearly shows that both front and rear legs feature spade feet, which is uncommon; even on fineer pieces, most furniture makers used plain, square, untapered rear legs to save money on construction costs.
LEFT SIDE VIEW Another tip-off to this piece's origins: in addition to the vertical notch (seen here at rear) which provided an attachment point for the back of the vanity's center section, the cutout at the bottom was once fitted with a shelf running from right side to left.
REAR VIEW Not much to say; a view from the back. We now leave the back unpainted on most pieces to show their age.
THE BIG PICTURE or the "money shot," as they say around here (Hollywood); the piece in all its glory and—we hope—not quite too large for your screen.   |
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