Every once-in-a-while I do run across something suprisingly good on Craigslist. Like this cocktail table, which is 42 inches square. The ask is 50 bucks. The burl veneer on the top has some damage that would need to be filled and sanded, but that doesn't bother me or my paintbrush one bit. The question is what color.
The room is pretty much grayscale, some oranges and blues to keep things from being too sleepy. What do you think?
***UPDATE*** Bought it. The seller was lovely, she said she's had it for about 30 years. It's heavy and solid, but the top is shot. Its going to need some serious work. OR, a new stone top. Wheels turning...
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I think it's a great table -- but I'll leave the color up to you! And the price was perfect!
Black lacquer. Or red. Love the table.
I think you're a genius to find anything worthwhile - more or less this good - on our Craig's List, which I've found to be nothing short of horrible. Can't wait to see the finished product.
Mrs. B, it's true, our Craigs is generally a wasteland. I've yet to contact the seller but will later today, hopefully its still available.
Laquer it. Make that thing nice and shiny. (I did not intend for that to sound like something Anthony Weiner would sext.)
I agree...great find if laquered...
mfamb could not have done better...don't tell her I said that...she'll be all over my ass...
black spray paint in shiny finish........done!
Nice score! It's gorgeous! Great shape! I think Jenny's doing a KC Craigslist post soon. I feel like ours is so lame.
Oh really?!! Aj barnes?? Well I never!!!
No you're right I couldn't have done better. That table is delightful. Just picked up a sample of charlottes locks by farrow and ball. It's is the most gorgeous rusty orange I ever did saw.
SCORE - Good for you!
Can't wait to see what magic happens.
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