second one is to put in shoes to keep them in shape

That cabinet would be lovely re-finished. That's what I'd do. Those other things are called ching-a-deras. that's what my friend used to call anything he didn't know what was or couldn't think of the name for.

They look like shoe strechers

I think so too

I am cleaning the cabinet right now and will post pics as soon as I am done. love all the comments. after I get it cleaned will see whatever goodies are hidden in the drawers.

Shoe stretchers.

my keys are sticking - sorry.

They look like what my mother used to darn socks, you put it in the sock where the hole is and then sew the 2 edges together to repair the socks Brings back lots of memories

I would use linseed oil on it you can buy strips to put where it is missing (use a old iron my husband used my good one)I think I got mine from Home Depot

ok I am posting the pics right now. the lamp shade has a quilt pattern on it that I am sewing by hand in my free time. might get it done in this life time. thanks for the tip of old english to clean it up. very impressive. thanks for all the help with the tree shoes also.