When I bought something similar, I just thought it was a niche. I liked it so I bought it. Someone noticed it in my studio and asked if it was an old clock cabinet? I knew it probably was not going to be what ever it used to be, but at least now I had a clue as to what that was. Traditionally they looked more like this. I guess mine might have had a door at one time. They came in various styles. Mine needed a little wood filler here and there. The short sides on the base had fallen off so my nephew reattached them for me. (Actually, they were fine when I bought it but it sat so long in my studio, the glue gave out.) I had an idea for this piece that involved painting it first. I have been wanting to try the formula for making chalk paint and this seemed like the right opportunity. I mixed 2 Tbsp. of a free sample paint from Valspar with 1 Tbsp. of Plaster of Paris and 1 Tbsp. of hot water. ...