The hubby and I were taking a long walk around our neighborhood this weekend because there were a crazy amount of garage sales (and you never know what you’ll find…lots of old ladies on our street that might think their old Eames stuff is “junk”) We meandered up to the little center of town and I spotted a huge amount of furniture on the green in front of this historic building… and then I saw a sign “estate sale”.
HOLY GOLDMINE.
Too bad our house is chock full of furniture already because there were amazing side tables, dressers, desks, and CHAIRS galore! Andrew and I spotted this buffet table below and loved it (I’ve taught Andrew to now have a good antiquing eye!) The yellow interiors, the wire door fronts, the ring pulls- I was ready to fork over decent cash for it. I look at the tag- $75!!!!! No joke- we could not believe it was so cheap! We bought it on the spot and watched as a slew of more people came by adoring it and cursing the sold sign on the tag (and the seller cursing his ridiculously low price). :) (Cue giggles of glee from yours truly)
So, I think this will go in our dining room replacing the buffet we have from Andrew’s grandfather (which I love as well, but this one just is a STATEMENT). Should I paint the interiors turquoise or kelly green which will match my house better? Hmmmm…..
What an awesome find! That piece is beautiful.
Fabulous find! I vote for the interior to be painted turquoise. It would be a little surprise and look fresh as a backdrop to glassware/crystal and china..
Your buddy got hitched.
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Oh it’s beautiful – so envious!
Is the estate sale over?!
Fantastic find! Kelly green interior would look stunning.
Love, love, love it. The yellow interior looks fantastic, but if it doesn’t go with your interior paint it turquoise. Post a picture when it is in place.
You’re right , you robbed it! It’s fantastic. Is it for sale? LOL
Wow, what a score! I can’t believe it! I keep thinking that I’m going to hit an estate sale like that and land my most coveted Chinese Chippendale chairs. :)
I’m voting for turquoise…
what a smoking score in both looks and price! WOW ERIN!!! You definitely made out well this weekend. Can’t wait to see final pics.
Wow, great find (shopper’s high, shopper’s high!) Congrats :)
Maybe stick some large sheets of green and blue paper in it to see which works best with your stuff.
$75?? Wow! Thats amazing!
Kelly Green!
That is an amazing find! I think you have your heart set on the turquoise…it would look similar to that one piece (bookcase???) that you’ve posted before. Go for it!
I know, I could NOT believe the price tag when we saw it!!!! Serious oversight on the dealer’s part! It’s in perfectly imperfect condition too!
I’m voting for the kelly green, but only because I think it will complement the gold trim better than turquoise. If you’re repainting the trim pieces silver, I’m with the turquoise as a good look… decisions decisions!
Kate.
Green!
What a great find! I love estate sales and garage sales!! Maybe live with it awhile before deciding the color. I think it looks great as is.
What a fabulous find!
I love the yellow too- but it doesn’t really “go” with my scheme…perhaps I could MAKE it go. And I agree with Kate, green goes better with gold, turquoise better with silver…oy, the choices.
Erin, what a fabulous find!!! I vote to keep the original color. Holds its value in the long run. Also, if you put things inside, the yellow won’t be as pronounced. No, no green!! Just my two cents…
FAB FIND MY FRIEND!!
GO FOR FOR TURQUOISE, IT SUITS
THE PIECE!!
I say we leave the yellow…this is your husband if you didn’t pick up on that from the “we”.
Great photos the yellow and black make a great colour combination