I didn't know I needed this buffet until I saw it in a booth at an antique show last weekend. I already have a family heirloom oak buffet and a tall china cabinet and a 1940's vintage cupboard. I am trying to stick to a budget, too. So I thought about it for a week or so, then decided to sell the 1940's cupboard and bring this lovely home.
I think it was made ( and then painted ) for my dining room.
As soon as my Mike saw it, he said " I'd strip this - it's oak "
But I love the wonky paint job. Whoever painted it just painted right over the hardware, so where the hardware is missing there's a bare spot.
And I love how the painted is crackled and distressed.
Its as close to the colour of the wallpaper as a person could get if they were trying.
I bought this punch bowl at an auction years ago. It was another one of those things that I didn't know I couldn't live without until I saw it.
This punch bowl started the pink milk glass collection.
My Mike thinks it's "funny" how I see something and have to have it. I told him he didn't know he needed me either, till he saw me.
Tell me; what did you have to have but didn't know it till you saw it?
<3
Karen
From my dashboard i could see this lovely piece...love it in pink! But on your post here the photos are not showing? There is a tiny box that I clicked on and it took me to a large photo of half the piece. Don't know if it's me or your blogger.
ReplyDeleteKaren ~ you know the minute I saw the pink milk glass lamps I HAD TO HAVE THEM ~ Fun, Fun, Fun ~ I think your cabinet is FAB-U-LOUS ~ Have a wonderful day ;-)
ReplyDeleteI love the comment about hubby not knowing he needed you until he saw you..that is classic.
ReplyDeleteI love it, mostly because of the age and colour! Good find.
Marianne sent me! :-) Wow! That buffet is definitely a perfect fit for you! I have a framed scripture verse hanging on the wall over my bed that was one of those "I need it" things. And I was right.... it makes me smile every time I look at it! It is nice to meet you...I'll be back! Hope you will drop by my place,too!
ReplyDeleteOh I had to come back and the photos are now on your post. Before there was just an xbox.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous piece!!
Your last comment on my blog gave me a laugh when you said white paint was a relief! that is so funny.
ReplyDeletetreasuresMarch 30, 2011 at 12:27 PM
Oh, this is a nice piece that looks great in your room. Thinking of something I saw and really wanted; I would have to say my Old Country Roses china. I first saw it for sale in an antique store and fell in love with the beautiful rose pattern. I purchased my set at a super great sale @ Meier & Frank several years ago.
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~ Julie
What a fun find! I love the painted finish and the hardware. It looks like it's a lovely light pink color. I also have the same pink milk glass punch bowl and it's a treasure to me! Love the African violet in your profile photo. I'm also a fan of those!
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