December 08, 1942

Detroit News Quilt History Project; Michigan State University Museum; Susan Salser

Detroit, Michigan, United States

An Edith B. Crumb interior design column.

Old-Time Lamp Is Ruby Glass​
By Edith B. Crumb

A handsome table can transform a hall from just an ordinary passageway to a distintive part of the house.

The table pictured today had several fine qualities to recommend it. It is solid mahogany and of an attractive design that the discriminating furnisher would be happy to have in her home, and the price is such that it will allow a substantial sum out of the Christmas savings check for the purchase of more War Bonds.

The height of this table is 29 inches and the top is 30 inches square. The top is hinged in the center so that half may be tilted against the wall or it may be folded over the other half and make a table measuring 15x30 inches.

The top may be lowered and turned on a pivot which makes the base of the top a support for the full size. In this position it might be used for a breakfast or luncheon table for four diners.

The apron is ogee shaped and the pedestal, which is urn shaped, has four gracefully curved legs finished in brass ferrules.

The table would be attractive in a hall with a mirror over it and a Chinese jar, bowl or candelabra on it. In the dining room it would be a good serving table, making a charming background for silver or old Staffordshire dishes. Or it might be placed in the bay of a large dining room and used as a breakfast table.

This solid mahogany table in a soft satiny finish is priced at $20.

Courtesy of The Detroit News Archives.