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<p>[QUOTE="Fern77, post: 4387092, member: 16131"]This is close to what they sometimes call a butler's chest (in which the top drawer opens up as a writing desk with pigeon holes at the back, and it was very popular as a low boy, but can be seen occasionally in the bookcase version as well. This particular case is doubly odd as it is fixed with a cupboard rather that drawers. And the drawer has the good latches but I don't see the side support hinges that are to be expected. A great and sober piece, better prepared for the opposition of minimalist haters than more ornate ones.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Fern77, post: 4387092, member: 16131"]This is close to what they sometimes call a butler's chest (in which the top drawer opens up as a writing desk with pigeon holes at the back, and it was very popular as a low boy, but can be seen occasionally in the bookcase version as well. This particular case is doubly odd as it is fixed with a cupboard rather that drawers. And the drawer has the good latches but I don't see the side support hinges that are to be expected. A great and sober piece, better prepared for the opposition of minimalist haters than more ornate ones.[/QUOTE]
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