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Early 20th-Century Cabinet Table (c. 1920s–1930s) | Black & Walnut Finish | Hinchman Collective
  • Early 20th-Century Cabinet Table (c. 1920s–1930s) | Black & Walnut Finish | Hinchman Collective
  • Early 20th-Century Cabinet Table (c. 1920s–1930s) | Black & Walnut Finish | Hinchman Collective
  • Early 20th-Century Cabinet Table (c. 1920s–1930s) | Black & Walnut Finish | Hinchman Collective
  • Early 20th-Century Cabinet Table (c. 1920s–1930s) | Black & Walnut Finish | Hinchman Collective
  • Early 20th-Century Cabinet Table (c. 1920s–1930s) | Black & Walnut Finish | Hinchman Collective
  • Early 20th-Century Cabinet Table (c. 1920s–1930s) | Black & Walnut Finish | Hinchman Collective
  • Early 20th-Century Cabinet Table (c. 1920s–1930s) | Black & Walnut Finish | Hinchman Collective
  • Early 20th-Century Cabinet Table (c. 1920s–1930s) | Black & Walnut Finish | Hinchman Collective
  • Early 20th-Century Cabinet Table (c. 1920s–1930s) | Black & Walnut Finish | Hinchman Collective
  • Early 20th-Century Cabinet Table (c. 1920s–1930s) | Black & Walnut Finish | Hinchman Collective
  • Early 20th-Century Cabinet Table (c. 1920s–1930s) | Black & Walnut Finish | Hinchman Collective
  • Early 20th-Century Cabinet Table (c. 1920s–1930s) | Black & Walnut Finish | Hinchman Collective
  • Early 20th-Century Cabinet Table (c. 1920s–1930s) | Black & Walnut Finish | Hinchman Collective
  • Early 20th-Century Cabinet Table (c. 1920s–1930s) | Black & Walnut Finish | Hinchman Collective
  • Early 20th-Century Cabinet Table (c. 1920s–1930s) | Black & Walnut Finish | Hinchman Collective
  • Early 20th-Century Cabinet Table (c. 1920s–1930s) | Black & Walnut Finish | Hinchman Collective
  • Early 20th-Century Cabinet Table (c. 1920s–1930s) | Black & Walnut Finish | Hinchman Collective
  • Early 20th-Century Cabinet Table (c. 1920s–1930s) | Black & Walnut Finish | Hinchman Collective
Early 20th-Century Cabinet Table (c. 1920s–1930s) | Black & Walnut Finish | Hinchman Collective
$532.00 $654.00

The Piece

This is an early 20th-century cabinet table, refinished by Viridian Eclection as part of The Hinchman Collective.

The form is restrained and architectural. A compact cabinet body is elevated on slender, turned legs, giving the piece lift and presence without heaviness. The single door features a bookmatched veneer panel, laid in a subtle geometric pattern that introduces quiet movement against an otherwise minimal silhouette. Inside, fixed shelving provides functional storage without excess.

The finish is intentional and grounded.

A black wood stain was applied to fully saturate the age-defined grain, then softened with walnut undertones to retain warmth and dimensionality. The wood remains visible. The surface reads deep, layered, and honest. This is not a flat or modern black. It’s a finish that acknowledges the material beneath it.

Some imperfections remain. They were not chased or erased.

Subtle inconsistencies in the wood, faint marks of use, and small irregularities speak to the piece’s age and original life. These elements could not be fully removed without stripping the piece of its integrity. They were preserved deliberately.

Product Details

→ Origin: United States
→ Era: Early 20th century, c. 1920s–1930s
→ Material: Solid and veneered wood
→ Finish: Viridian Eclection black stain softened with walnut undertone
→ Form: Cabinet table / accent storage table
→ Dimensions: 16” W × 13.5” D × 30” H
→ Features:
  • Single door with bookmatched veneer panel
  • Interior shelving for functional storage
  • Slender turned legs with elevated stance
→ Condition: Very good antique condition; professionally refinished with original character and visible age-related imperfections preserved

Historical Context

Cabinet tables of this scale were common in American homes during the interwar period, when furniture balanced traditional craftsmanship with emerging restraint. Pieces were built to be versatile. Used as bedside cabinets, radio stands, or utility storage, they moved easily between rooms as needs changed.

Design from this era emphasized proportion, verticality, and durability. Elevating cabinet forms on legs reduced visual weight and allowed pieces to feel lighter in smaller spaces. Veneered door panels added interest without applied ornament, relying instead on wood grain and layout.

This piece reflects that transitional moment. It predates postwar mass production and low, boxy profiles, favoring a lighter stance and hand-finished details.

The Hinchman Collective refinish respects that origin. The finish deepens the material presence without masking age, allowing the piece to live comfortably in modern interiors while remaining visibly rooted in its past.

Why It Belongs In Your Home

Because it brings structure with honesty.

This cabinet works beautifully as:
→ a bedside table with concealed storage
→ an accent cabinet beside seating
→ a hallway or entryway utility piece
→ a grounding element in darker, layered interiors

The dark finish anchors a space. The visible grain and imperfections keep it from feeling severe or overworked.

This is not a flawless object.
It’s a well-made one that has survived.

That distinction matters.

Collection Note

Refinished by Viridian Eclection for The Hinchman Collective, where original craftsmanship is preserved, not corrected, and age is treated as material—not a flaw.

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