Mid Century Custom Kent Coffey Perspecta Credenza Media Console

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Hey everyone! Got a truly unique, one-of-a-kind mid-century piece up for grabs.
This actually started its life in the 1960s … Read more Hey everyone! Got a truly unique, one-of-a-kind mid-century piece up for grabs.
This actually started its life in the 1960s as a Kent Coffey "Perspecta" china cabinet. I rescued it from a basement after a previous owner tried to turn it into an entertainment center (they cut up the shelves, took out the glass, and painted white and then black).
I removed what was left of the top hutch to find a gorgeous walnut top hiding underneath. Since the factory originally cut small notches into each side of the top surface for the hutch to sit in, I decided to inlay custom strips of oak right into those top notches. It actually matches the vertical lines on the doors perfectly and looks completely intentional!

What’s been done:
The Two-Tone Look: Stripped down the top surface, drawers, and side doors to the raw wood, but kept the outer casing matte black. Honestly, the contrast makes those iconic sculptural "Perspecta" arches absolutely pop.
Custom Top Inlays: Added oak details directly into the top surface to cleanly patch the original factory hutch notches.
Fresh Backing: Replaced the old back panel, which was totally chewed up from old TV cords.
Where it stands:
It looks incredibly sharp as-is, but before I go any further with a full-blown top veneer restoration, I wanted to see if anyone falls in love with this specific modern look. It’s a super unique spin on a classic piece of furniture and works perfectly as a media console, buffet, or entryway statement. See less