Featured How old and what style is this hutch top?

Book may be right. It may have just had a small stand to lift it up off the floor.

Thinking mahogany, ca. mid-20th century. Although it has a narrow neo-Victorian-looking crest, I believe this was a hobby piece for somebody. Looks to be good quality.

 

It needs a piece of wood or some feet to keep the doors from dragging on the floor. I bet it had something like a record cabinet under it originally, but it's a great place to store vinyl.

 

Hmmmm, Not a clue. Obviously, SOMETHING was below but I'd just be guessing. Likely drawers or cupboard, agrees on 20th century.

 

I think I need it.

 

I blame hubby for failing to ask where the rest of the cabinet was! BAM!

 

Hubby ain't here so HE gets TAGGED!
No good deed and all that!

 

Perhaps he could redeem himself by building you a short footed stand.

 

I Need it more..!

 

Think this could have gone with a fairly sizeable base up to 30" tall. Something like this.

Would not be surprised to hear that the base got painted and was being used by the people that sold this to you. Tall hutches are nearly unsellable. The bases fetch a fair amount. Consequently, we see the tops for sale cheap, or roadside for free regularly.

 

That settles that then. I'm glad he does, at least you didn't go through all that for nothing. It is very useful for his records, and who knows, maybe he will need it for an antiques collection in future.

 

Good thing too!
Your FIRST mistake was buying on FB, #2 was sending hubby to pick-up, one more strike & we will have to consider punitive measures!