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By Arthur H. Schwerdt

Underneath all those I wonderful accessories and 1 collectibles that I've been telling you to notice in the local antique shops there is the widest assortment of tables to be had anywhere. ~ In particular abundance are what I call "occasional tables." I don't know if this is the correct term; — perhaps someone can enlighten me. What I mean are those smaJl tables which may at one time have had a specific use. and may still be used that way. but which now can be adapted for use in the contemporary home. The sewing table is a good example In this day and age a small basket or drawer may be enough to keep some emergency sewing Items. Few people do the quantity of hand sewing that 'was essential .in earlier American homes. THERE ARE CERTAINLY enough different styles of sewing tables. I have seen wicker sewing tables that ppen from the top. the popular ''Martha Washington" with bins on eighter side of the drawers, "bag tables" with beautiful fabric bags attached underneath for storing, and regular tables that yotTwouldn't know to be sewing tables until you opened the top drawer. The top drawer is compartmentalized for organizing pins, needles, thread and other sewing accessories. Whatever you use them for today, they are great pieces of American "furniture sculpture" that easily fit the decor of any room in your home. If there is a difference between a cocktail table and a coffee table. I don't know what it is. These are important tables because of the prominence they are given in front of the living room sofa. Most antique shops will have at least one of these, and the creative decorator can spot one to go with even the most contemporary decor Tea tables are somewhat higher and not as long They are also often more . fanciful and interesting The size of the tea table

makes it more useful in front of a smaller sofa or love seat, or against a wall as a console or display table. THERE ARE PLENTY of great looking consoles around. They can have three legs or four, be rounded or rectangular, and are meant to be set against a wall underneath a mirror or painting that may or may not be framed in the same style. Drop leaf tables can also be used as consoles. Drop leaf tables are defined by how the leaf is opened up and extended. Butterfly tables open with elaborate wings underneath. Gate leg tables have even more elaborate extenders which resemble, naturally, gates. Simple drop leaf tables have hidden slats which slide out or swing out to support the leaf. The Pembroke table is named for the lady who first ordered one made in the mid- 19th century. They have smaller, usually rounded leaves, and were originally used as breakfast tables. THE "PIECRUST" table is a round table with a piecrust-like border around the edge, and is the largest of what might be called "stands." A stand is supported by a long single piece underneath which may or may not flare out at the bottom to three separate small legs. Those which stand on the single leg only are called pedestals. There are candle stands, wash stands, urn stands, etc., most of which are used as plant stands or display tables in today's home. These are also available as tilt-tops (the square variety), or tiltturns (the round tops). I have also seen manysmoking tables around. These are useful and

decorative as unobtrusive side tables for your easy chairs, whether or not you smoke. There is always room for another occasional table. Some people even store a few in the attic and swap them from time to time as a quick way to do some redecorating. The occasional tables that you can pick up in antique shops make great investments too, especially at the prices that I've seem around this area. Even reproductions made in the early to mid part of this century, because of the superior craftsmanship and higher quality wood, will be far more valuable in years to come than anything new that you can buy at a similar price in furniture stores today. Are you confused byterms like Hepplewhite, Sheraton. Chippendale, Queen Anne, etc.? You are not alone. We'll talk about these next week along with some comments on wood grains and finishes as ourdiscussion of tables continues. (Arthur Schwerdt. coowner of The August Farmhouse on Route 9 in Swainton, invites questions c/o this newspaper.) Summer Police Plan Reunion OCEAN CITY - The first annual reunion of present and former Ocean City police personnel will be held 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14. The reunion is sponsored by former summer police and is set for the Ocean City Yacht Club. Bay Avenue & Battersea Road. Cost includes cocktails, dinner, and dancing. Reservations will be limited to 200. For information contact Joseph O'FIynn. P.O. Box 205, Somers Point, New Jersey, 08244, or call 927-8700.

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