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Title: Bureau? Buffet?
Post by: kidden6968 on July 13, 2012, 07:27:22 PM

I am not seeing my very first post showing yet - hopefully it will as that explains the quest for information about this furniture and why it looks so dirty  LOL  The first post just says Furniture

I believe this to be some type of Bureau or Buffet - it is extremely heavy and also painted several times. 

It has 2 drawers with 4 divided sections in each and 2 doors below that open to two shelves.

It measures 49" tall with back shelf, 54" wide and 20" deep.  Oh and it is 39 1/2" tall without the shelf which does detach.

Again looking for possible style, time frame, value etc.  I do have a few extra pics that I can't post with this.

This thing is solid.

Title: Re: Bureau? Buffet?
Post by: ghopper1924 on July 14, 2012, 06:47:47 AM

Too bad about the paint; there's probably some nice wood (walnut?) under there.

I'd call it a server or a buffet. Probably 1950s.

Title: Re: Bureau? Buffet?
Post by: kidden6968 on July 14, 2012, 06:59:09 AM

This is one piece I had already decided I was keeping.  It is big and it is heavy but I just love it so will probably strip it down.

I am going to post a pic of the inside and also it isn't real clear in the first pic but there is a locked front.  Not sure why I thought it was a little older than the 50's but I have to remember that is still vintage - like me  LOL

Title: Re: Bureau? Buffet?
Post by: ghopper1924 on July 14, 2012, 07:05:37 AM

Maybe 1940s, hows that? ;)

You can tell it's good quality because of the hardwood shelves, weight, and construction. Not my style at all, but I'm glad you like it. That's what it's all about.

Title: Re: Bureau? Buffet?
Post by: mart on July 14, 2012, 07:41:15 AM

Yep !!  Late 40`s or 50`s !! Mid century modern !! Popular style now in some areas !!  Clean lines !!