Early American Revival Nightstand, commonly referred to as a Colonial Revival End Table
Table (End Table / Nightstand / Side Table) · Early American Revival (Colonial Revival), mid-20th Century (circa 1940s-1970s). It utilizes 18th-century motifs like turned legs and scalloped aprons. · Likely manufactured by a high-volume American company such as Ethan Allen, Cushman, or Tell City Chair Company.
Type
Table (End Table / Nightstand / Side Table)
Style Period
Early American Revival (Colonial Revival), mid-20th Century (circa 1940s-1970s). It utilizes 18th-century motifs like turned legs and scalloped aprons.
Material
Solid wood construction likely featuring maple, birch, or cherry (typical of this era and region), with brass-finished metal hardware handles.
Age Estimate
Circa 1950-1970 based on the leg turning style and the 'Brand Name' description provided in the source image.
Dimensions
Approximately 24-26 inches high, 18-22 inches wide, and 16-18 inches deep. Standard proportions for mid-century bedside heights.
Origin
United States of America. This style was a staple of suburban American homes in the post-WWII era.
Designer/Maker
Likely manufactured by a high-volume American company such as Ethan Allen, Cushman, or Tell City Chair Company.
Value Estimate
$10 - $25 in current 'project' condition; $75 - $125 if professionally refinished or painted in a contemporary style.
Description
A classic represention of American mid-century domesticity, this end table features a rectangular top with a distinctive indented panel motif. Below the top edge sit two flush-mount drawers supported by a decorative scalloped apron. The piece is elevated by heavy, turned spindle legs that terminate in a slight taper, providing a sturdy, traditional silhouette. Currently painted in a bold, weathered burgundy, it retains its structural character despite surface wear.
Key Features
Turned spindle legs, scalloped base apron, two-drawer configuration, and a routed 'picture frame' detail on the table surface.
Color & Finish
Currently finished in a distressed, non-original reddish-maroon or burgundy paint. Original finish was likely a honey maple or cherry lacquer stain.
Construction Method
Factory-built mass production for the domestic market. Features a routed rectangular top and a scalloped lower apron with turned spindle legs.
Joinery & Craftsmanship
likely machine-cut dovetail joints on drawers and dowel or mortise-and-tenon construction for the leg-to-apron frame. Standard industrial quality.
Wood Grain & Species
Likely a tight-grained hardwood like Maple or Birch under the paint, which was favored for the durability required in Colonial Revival furniture.
Surface Treatment
Currently a heavily chipped and distressed painted surface. The top shows evidence of a previous veneer or laminate insert or a decorative routed border.
Upholstery Details
N/A - This is a hard-surface wood case piece.
Hardware & Fittings
Two small round brass-finished knobs/pulls on the drawer fronts. They appear to be simple screw-in ball or mushrooms knobs typical of the 1960s.
Origin & Provenance
United States of America. This style was a staple of suburban American homes in the post-WWII era.
Condition Notes
Fair. The structural integrity appears sound, but the finish is Poor. Significant chipping, scratches, and missing paint across all surfaces. Ideal for a 'restoration project' as described.
Interesting Facts
Colonial Revival was once the most popular furniture style in the US, surging in popularity during the 1976 Bicentennial celebrations as Americans looked back to their heritage.
Cultural Significance
Represents the 'Early American' aesthetic that defined the middle-class interior design landscape for nearly three decades after the second World War.
Similar Pieces
Often confused with genuine 18th-century furniture, but distinguished by its factory-perfect symmetry and 20th-century hardware size.
Care & Maintenance
Requires complete stripping of old paint if refinishing. For current state: wipe with a damp cloth. Keep away from high humidity to prevent wood swelling in the drawers.
Value Estimate
$10 - $25 in current 'project' condition; $75 - $125 if professionally refinished or painted in a contemporary style.
Sustainability Notes
Extremely sustainable as a 'second-life' item. Its solid wood construction allows it to be sanded and refinished multiple times, unlike modern particle-board furniture.