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Do you know about this cupboard? Model? Year? Info scarce.

6 years ago

We've had this piece about 15 years. I'm having a bit of difficulty getting information on it. Does anyone have one like this? Please tell me... What do you know about it?






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  • 6 years ago

    I have seen several stepback hutches like yours. They were very popular at one time. I would say the cabinet dates to the 1950's-1970's. I'm not a furniture expert but I believe these cabinets, as part of a kitchen set with a table and chairs, were constructed primarily of maple. The bails may not be solid brass. I hope this was helpful.

    HU-804604020 thanked fayefit
  • 6 years ago

    Agree....late 1950's maple during the craze for everything Early American. Solid as a rock! and I like it....

    HU-804604020 thanked lindac92
  • 6 years ago

    I agree as well although I would also include the 60s -- very popular and a lot sold. Some of the 50s/60s sitcoms had similar hutches. Many are using chalk paint on them now (which to me is like fingernails on blackboard because they are a solid wood).

    HU-804604020 thanked User
  • 6 years ago

    My sister had one just like that. She purchased it in the 60's. She had a maple table that matched it.

    HU-804604020 thanked woodrose77
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    I have a "small" highboy dresser, three drawer dresser and a book case (had two got rid of one) that are very similar. They are maple. They came from my mil, probably from the 196O's. I refinished the highboy dresser. The bookcases and stereo case had that scroll work,the stereo case with a shelf for amplifier and below section for records.

    That wood is very hard. Took a lot of elbow grease to sand wood to remove some scratches. Only one piece has any real damage, the three drawer chest, I use in a storage area. Husband his sheepdog chewed up the corner of one drawers.


    HU-804604020 thanked Izzy Mn
  • 6 years ago

    Looks like something from Ethan Allen. Look inside the drawers or on the back for their stamp.

    HU-804604020 thanked Dingo2001 - Z5 Chicagoland
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    6 years ago
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    1950-60’s, maple, referred to as “Colonial” or “Early American”. It didn’t stay in favor very long and usually wound up in a summer cottage.

    Fun piece if you paint it.



    HU-804604020 thanked JudyG Designs
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    @Dingo2001 - Z5 Chicagoland

    5 hours ago

    Looks like something from Ethan Allen. Look inside the drawers or on the back for their stamp.

    --- It does have numbers stamped on the back. I just don't know how to decipher them. It Does not Mention Ethan Allen at all. Somehow I thought their hardware was different so I got off of that trail. Thanks a Million.

  • 6 years ago

    It might be Pennsylvania House.

    HU-804604020 thanked Liz Court
  • 6 years ago


    Double check the sides of the drawers for a stamp, inside and out.

    Don't paint it. As you can see, the older rock maple has a prettier grain than standard new maple. If that's your floor, you are clearly okay with a little character. (I want to see the rest of that floor....)

    HU-804604020 thanked Fori
  • 6 years ago

    As regards the floor. It took me a while to stain it that way, but it's time for a refresh.... I will be sanding and redoing it soon, but thanks. :)

  • 6 years ago

    It looks identical to the one I have that my in-laws bought at Ethen Allen in the 1970’s. Solid wood & well made, just very early American looking. We painted it black, replaced the inner door panels with glass & added new hardware; its been the console for our tv for about 10 years.

    HU-804604020 thanked jcesdis2010
  • 6 years ago

    Tell City?

    HU-804604020 thanked momcat2000
  • 6 years ago

    Could be Tell City...but I think it's better quality than Ethan allen.

    HU-804604020 thanked lindac92