Teak end table with brass drawer
Description
I found a small mid-century teak end table with a single drawer. It’s about 20 inches square, with tapered legs and a brass handle on the drawer. The finish is warm honey teak with a couple of light scratches along the edges and a tiny water stain on top. I spotted it this afternoon around 4:15 pm outside Trader Joe’s on State Street in Santa Barbara. It seems to be in decent shape, just a little lived-in, and I figured someone might be missing a little piece of furniture after tidying up at home. If this is yours, reach out with a description of the drawer pull and the top stain, and I’ll hold onto it for you.
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