1930s Walnut Bar Cabinet

This piece was originally a radio cabinet. It came from Wyandotte and originally belonged to the grandmother of the seller. Based on the “S.W.” within a heart engraved on the hinges, we can tell he was built between 1920 - 1935 when the heart-shape was used as a memorial to the long-time president of Stanley Works, William Hart, who died in 1915.

The gorgeous wood grain was buried under old shellac, which was removed with a heat gun. The panels were painted a deep gray to unify the interior and cabinet doors. The case and top were stripped to play up the natural beauty of the wood, then finished with three coats of topcoat for durability when serving up cocktails. The hardware was changed out from kitschy white ceramic pulls to sophisticated antique gold pulls, finished to match the hinges. This piece got some extra love by way of metallic wallpaper lining the back, a smart gold design on the upper cabinet, and tap lights mounted inside to cast a warm glow on the glassware and liquor held inside. [Artisan: Liz]

19w  | 38.75h | 19d