I don't think this is technically an escritoire....

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  1. LovesVintage

    LovesVintage reader of books and tea leaves

    ....but I'm hoping someone can tell me what it's actually called and how old it might be. Growing up, we all called it "the thing in the hall." :p

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    LovesVintage, Oct 12, 2020
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  2. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Looks like a chimaera put together from parts of other old desks & cabinets, in my completely uninformed opinion.
     
    Bronwen, Oct 12, 2020
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  3. Ghopper1924

    Ghopper1924 Well-Known Member

    It's informally (but widely) known as a side-by-side. Yours is oak ca. 1910. They come in various combinations of shelves, desks, and display cabinets. Check E-Boo to see other examples.
     
    Ghopper1924, Oct 12, 2020
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  4. LovesVintage

    LovesVintage reader of books and tea leaves

    Thanks very much, Ghopper1924! Um, what is E-boo?
     
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  5. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    A derisive name for eBay.
     
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  6. LovesVintage

    LovesVintage reader of books and tea leaves

    Hahaha! Thanks.
     
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  7. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    Side-by-side secretary/china cabinet (or bookcase) and agree with Ghopper on date.
     
    verybrad, Oct 12, 2020
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