Many years ago, I bought this baker’s table at a garage sale.
I think this is a baker’s table, that’s what I’ve called it all along. It started out life as something like that, probably in the late 1800’s or early 1900’s, with its bin for holding flour and baking supplies.
The drawers have obviously been used to store knives in with their telltale scars. And in this pic you can see the double pullout cutting boards.
I bought this antique piece of furniture for around $50 and the previous owner had done all the refinishing!
I think they had used it as a base to set their television on, and kept components in the cupboard and movies etc in the drawers.
When I first bought it, I lived in a different house, and this piece worked in my kitchen.
But now this antique bakers table sits in my dining room, under the arch window I treated with antique stained glass window I turned into shutters, and next to the entry where it stores junk, mostly playing cards and games, but some weird miscellaneous that you never know where to put, so it winds up in the closest drawer you can find, and I guess since this piece has several drawers it winds up being a good candidate for dumping.
Speaking of drawers, I love the beautiful bin pulls that I believe are original to the piece. Their design reminds me of an Irish knot design.
Where it will end up next, who knows? It’s had a few purposes so far in its long life. Really, I could see it working in any room of the house, couldn’t you?
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Very lovely! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
Sherry
I think you are right! This is an amazing piece - love the accessories! Thank you for sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
Kathy
This is a fabulous find! I didn’t even know they made pieces like this! So glad that you shared this with us!
Take care,
Trish
What a very interesting and unique furniture design.
I have seen some before but they were a taller variety.
It is a great piece of furniture however, and love the way you have the top accessorized, it looks perfect for
that area there.
Have a lovely week,
Blessings, Nellie
What a stunning piece!!!!! I’ve never seen anything like this before.
Thanks so much for sharing at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!
I saw your post and went straight to craigslist to search for a bakers table, to no avail. Would love to have a piece like this. What a great find you had!
simply beautiful! i love it!
It’s Beautiful!!! XO, Aimee
Hi,
I followed you over from Somewhat Simple’s Link Party and I would love to invite you to share this, and any other posts you would like to, at my Creative Thursday Link Party at http://www.michellestastycreations.blogspot.com. (Link up until Monday 4-23-12)
Have a great day,
Michelle
That’s a lovely piece of furniture, it would look good anywhere. You’re lucky to have found it.
Hugs, Cindy
Oh I love it. I have a piece similar that also has the hutch top that I use in a bedroom. I think these old pieces are so fabulous with all the storage and so versatile. Yours is absolutely stunning. Love the patina and the fabulous pulls. Gorgeous. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty
What a gorgeous piece! I’ve never seen one like it! You lucky girl. Thanks for sharing. I’m visiting from Its So Very Cheri. Have a great week.
I love this piece. It is beautiful and I love the vignette.