Nice cabinet and should definitely be worth $40.00, The thing that puzzles me is WHY did this person put all their personal info on Craigslist? That is SO dangerous.
It looks like a Duncan Phyfe table. My mother had several of them - don't know what happened to them but I would love to have one. It's a beautiful piece of furniture. That'a a great price.
I have not seen one in years. My Grandmother had one that sat by her chair and she kept sewing stuff in and we were not allowed to go in it. Grab it quick,