Not sure what it is

11 years ago

Would like to restore this piece. Not sure of the age assuming it to be around 100 since it came from the same house as the chest of drawer I'm restoring. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I however do not mind stripping this one down and taking it to another shade since the stain on it now looks more like paint.

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Hanna
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11 years ago

This is what was under the brown paint

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sunnyca_gw
11 years ago
My aunt had a fancier 1 & she had necklaces in the little door part. There were little hooks on inside of door with velvet- like backing glued on. The small drawer was for rings & bracelets. I think she had scarfs & gloves laying inside on shelves behind the necklaces. Bottom 2 drawers had sweaters or extra blanket in guest bedroom. She had a small fancy lamp sitting on top of the jewelry box. Worked as night light in case I needed to use the chamber pot in middle of the night. I think early on that kerosene lamps were used. The little lamp was probably purchased in the 1950's My aunt's were beautifully finished as they had no kids. That should look lovely redone & of course doily would go on each of the 2 flat surfaces. Love to see it when it's redone!
colleenoz
11 years ago
I'm thinking 1920s/30s but I could be wrong. I love non-symmetrical pieces like this one. Have fun restoring it :-)
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User
11 years ago
The compartments were for hats. Take a look here dresser
Hanna
Original Author
11 years ago
I stripped it down and under the brown paint was BEAUTIFUL wood. I'm going to put a shine on it and replace some of the broken screws but it is coming together perfectly! Thank you so much! Now if I could figure out how to get the layer of grime off the chest of drawers without scratching or stripping it my brain might get some rest.
User
11 years ago
Hanna, here is another site that might help with cleaning :
Cleaning antique furniture

Here are two things that will stand you in good stead:

1. Google is your friend.

2. It's always about the money.

You have two wonderful pieces !
Hanna
Original Author
11 years ago
Thank you! I tried wet sanding and that helped get most of it off but I was skeptical on using it for the whole piece. I'm going to look into the second suggestion on the article as I already tried using wood soap and it didn't offer any change.
My latest concern is finding a replacement handle for one of these drawers. They are made different than most the hooked handle loops through two screws with eyeholes and it is decorated. Not sure if replacing all the hooked handles will be easier than finding an original or a replica of this one