Solid oak coffee table with brass knob
Description
I lost my solid oak coffee table yesterday around 3pm outside the Trader Joe's on State Street in Santa Barbara. It's a 42-inch long, 18-inch wide table in a light natural oak with a subtle whitewash and a single shallow drawer that has a brass knob. The surface has a coffee-ring stain and a couple of tiny dents on the legs from daily use, and on the underside there's a small maker's mark from a local workshop that reads 'Haven Co.' This piece was a gift from my grandmother and means a lot to me; I really need it back. If you happen to see a table matching this description around State Street or near the Santa Barbara Courthouse area, please reach out to me at [email protected].
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