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Possum Belly

Early 20th Century "Possum Belly" Baker’s Table
Early 20th Century "Possum Belly" Baker’s Table

Early 20th Century "Possum Belly" Baker’s Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

, with an aged patina to show for it, is this antique American “possum belly” baker’s table. The defining

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Early 20th Century American Classical Farm Tables

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Massive Antique Maple Dry Goods Cabinet
Massive Antique Maple Dry Goods Cabinet

Massive Antique Maple Dry Goods Cabinet

$10,000

H 93.25 in W 55.5 in D 22 in

Massive Antique Maple Dry Goods Cabinet

Located in Dekalb, IL

, and they appear to be of a similar design to possum belly, or potbelly, drawers found on baker's

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Early 20th Century Industrial Cabinets

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Primitive Possum Belly Baker's Table
Primitive Possum Belly Baker's Table

Primitive Possum Belly Baker's Table

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H 31 in W 40 in D 25 in

Primitive Possum Belly Baker's Table

Located in Alhambra, CA

Primitive possum belly baker's table with enamel top. c. 1930s. The galvanized barrel-shaped drawer

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Side Tables from Pair of Possum Belly Drawers
Side Tables from Pair of Possum Belly Drawers

Side Tables from Pair of Possum Belly Drawers

Located in Madison, WI

Pair of possum belly drawers from Industrial kitchen worktable make striking and eclectic bedside

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1950s Possom Belly Drop Leaf Bakers Table
1950s Possom Belly Drop Leaf Bakers Table

1950s Possom Belly Drop Leaf Bakers Table

Located in Pasadena, CA

1950s Possum Belly Drop Leaf Bakers Table. Large bottom drawer storage. Wonderful age and patina to

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Questions About Possum Belly
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A possum belly baker's table is a wooden table designed to be used for prep work in kitchens. Its defining characteristic is its curved lower drawer. Furniture makers originally created the design to keep rodents out of foods stored in the tables, but today people tend to purchase possum belly baker's tables because of their unique appearance. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of baker's tables.