r/whatisit 2h ago

Serious answers only please! What is this for??

Found on the side of the road. Has a tray that sits on two metal rods on either side, tray can be removed and leaves some “hidden” storage space under it. Under that is a drawer and then some storage. What is this used for? Looks very old, it’s solid wood.

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u/NinjaLogic789 2h ago

Looks like a bar. A drinks cabinet. Whatever you call it.

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u/AfraidOstrich9539 2h ago

My gran had a similar product (from the 70s) that she used for her knitting stuff.

Current projects on top. The big space under for balls of wool.

Various patterns, needles etc in the drawers.

I'm not certain that is the intended use but it worked for her

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u/Slav7777 2h ago

Old ice box?

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u/ReeferTurtle 2h ago

I don’t think ice boxes were made of wood.

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u/Slav7777 2h ago

They absolutely were.

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u/TheLooseMooseEh 2h ago

I’m using it to store potatoes and onions.

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u/ReeferTurtle 2h ago

What’s the material that makes the bottom of the drawer? If it’s a wire mesh, then the whole thing might be a root veggie storage box with additional storage compartments.