Antique American Early Kitchen Stove Now Console Table

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A charming antique American kitchen range warming oven wood stove converted into a unique table with lots of storage!

Born … Read more A charming antique American kitchen range warming oven wood stove converted into a unique table with lots of storage!

Born around the turn of the late 19th / early 20th century, repurposed and fashioned it a one-of-a-kind table (or kitchen island) in the second half of the 20th century, having a divided top fitted with a later pair of glass panels over decorative cast iron burner hot plates, flanking an enameled hard work surface center, over patinated metal frame case fitted with two large cabinet doors featuring etched glass windows, well aged crackle paint and white porcelain pulls, opening to reveal a large and spacious single storage compartment in updated wood finished interior.

The old fashioned wood burning cooking stove with utilitarian rectangular shaped body, sculptural silhouette in early Art Deco taste with simple clean lines, smooth rounded edge and corners, single scrolling decorative element mounted on slated faux vent, rising on four substantial cast metal cabriole legs with stylized decoration. circa 1920

Versatile:
Finished on all sides so it can be placed anywhere in the room. Strong and sturdy, yet lightweight enough to easily move or put away when not in use, ideal size and proportions for a variety of different ways, including as use as a playful card games table, kitchen island, add chopping / cutting board and use as butcher block stand in a home, cafe or restaurant, breakfast buffet, workbench, library table, cocktail drinks liquor cabinet or portable dry bar cart, hall console, outdoor on the patio as a potting bench, garden ornament, and more.

Condition:
Good condition overall, strong, sturdy, and stable, having nicely aged distressed patina over the whole. Heavily worn and faded cream enamel finish with desirable craquelure, weathered chippy paint finish losses. Retaining original antique character marks throughout, including minor scuffs, scratches, metal with finish rubbing, scattered spots of oxidation and tarnish, all wear consistent with age and indicative of use.

Dimensions: (approx)
Overall: 32" High, 40" Wide, 24" Deep
Top: 39" x 23"

A wonderful example of vintage Americana, culinary history, and functional art!

Uniquely uncommon, highly unusual, and remarkably decorative, this work of furniture art makes for the ideal atypical statement piece, conversational curiosity, oddity, or fascinating historical display.

From refined shabby chic or sophisticated high Victorian, cozy farmhouse country to rustic industrial, weird and eclectic Boho Gypsy, classic retro vintage, to the timeless mid-century modern, wherever this folk art work is placed, a thoughtful touch of whimsical elegance, relaxed cozy warmth and vibrant artistic depth is sure to follow! See less