I'm not sure I have the space for this enticing item I picked up from Craigslist. I've only seen one on the internet.
Parsons is the brand name. The logo consists of the name “Parsons”, in gold script, contained in a clear oval surrounded by a gold rectangle. Two tapered notches cut into each side.
Most of the piece, which appears to be from the 1960s or 1970s, is constructed of layered wood. It's made like plywood, except of fewer sheets that are much, much thicker than standard plywood. The finish is in excellent shape. The four legs, which attach with screws, come off easily for transport.
On the inner edge of the center section's top surface a 16 inch measuring stick is painted in gold. Two small storage drawers are underneath. A separate piece with double swing-out doors rolls under the table. One door has deep built-in storage compartments.
I found a tiny image of this piece online, apparently from the product literature. The table depicted includes a pressing board, folded down, on the right hand side. My table does not have a pressing board; in fact, I cannot find any indication that one was ever attached. However, installing one wouldn't be difficult.
Each side of the table (shaped like a splayed C) has a cutout designed to hold a sewing machine or serger. (In the photo above, a plastic thread case has been placed in the left cutout.) The machines fold down when not in use, creating a solid-surface work top.
I have provided quite a few photos of this hardware, hoping that someone can tell me what it's called – and, with luck, even explain how it works! The cutouts appear to be the same size, and presumably could hold two sewing machines instead of a sewing machine and a serger. I can't be sure, having coveted, but never owed, a serger.
Please if you any information, pricing guidance, or even stories about this piece. And again, I'd love to learn more about that hardware.
