Overview
This is a classic 'transformer' of the mid-to-late 20th-century home, serving as a compact sideboard that unfolds into a wide buffet or dry bar.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Mid-Century Modern Style Oak Flip-Top Server, c. 1975
Photo reference
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Story
The 1970s saw a massive shift in American social life as the formal dining room gave way to the 'Great Room' and casual, self-service entertaining.
Maker / Origin
While the maker isn't immediately visible, the quality of the veneer work is highly consistent with American giants like Lane Furniture of Altavista, Virginia.
Condition & Value
The piece appears to be in solid vintage condition with a beautiful honey-oak patina. While the seller is asking a bargain price of $75, these pieces are currently surging in popularity among vintage collectors for use as coffee stations or record player…
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