Thursday, November 25, 2010

Thrift Store Steal (of the Century!)

I happened to have some time off this week and just happened to pop into one of the thrift stores near our house. I almost didn't since I usually don't find anything of interest there but this time I did.


Look! Two Mid Century Lounge chairs in near perfect condition!



I couldn't believe it, I'd never seen anything like this at this store before. My heart started beating fast- two people were sitting in them. I was sure they were thinking about buying them and thought I was to late.


I decided to ask if they were going to buy the chairs and it turns out they were not! So then I looked at the price preparing myself to be disappointed with a high number. But they were only $16.99 each! OMG! OMG! (In case you don't search Ebay often these type of chairs sell in the $100 range.)

Ok, act normally- don't call attention to yourself.




The Con- Man and I sat in them for a while trying to decide what to do. I was going back and forth about buying them because I really didn't need them. I'm really only supposed to be buying dining chairs. 




But I just couldn't pass up this deal. They were so cool! I knew I would regret it later if I didn't buy them. 

So for now they're just chilling in the sunroom waiting for me to decide what to do with them.

Have you ever had a heart stopping thrift store moment? I sure did today!







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18 comments:

  1. Foundinthe-ALINovember 25, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    These are amazing! I came across some directors chairs for $6 each and really wanted to buy them for my patio. But I already have patio chairs and my tiny apartment is on overload already, so I passed it up.

    Great find tho. I can't wait to see where u put them

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  2. AnnieNovember 25, 2010 at 3:43 PM

    I had a chair and a couch similar to that in the mid-1960s! They were inexpensive knock-offs of the good ones and eventually fell apart! The ones you found look in great shape! Congratulations!

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  3. LVNovember 25, 2010 at 6:19 PM

    It will not be any trouble for you to find something to do with those chairs. They look very comfortable.

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  4. LyneenNovember 25, 2010 at 6:19 PM

    Awesome find... like you I pass up things and regret it. Now I just buy if it is reasonable with no regrets. ENJOY!

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  5. ColoradoladyNovember 25, 2010 at 7:17 PM

    These are amazing and what a great deal! I don't blame you for buying them. Happy VTT!

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  6. UnknownNovember 26, 2010 at 6:58 AM

    Fabulous chairs! I love when I run into a deal like this :)

    Blessings!
    Gail

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  7. alisonNovember 26, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    I would've bought them too!

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  8. Steph @ BirdhouseNovember 26, 2010 at 3:57 PM

    Those look great! Lucky find.

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  9. Cassie BustamanteNovember 26, 2010 at 4:02 PM

    i am soooo green with envy! i am looking for chairs like that for my sitting room. what a great find!

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  10. Ann @ makethebestofthingsNovember 26, 2010 at 6:04 PM

    My mom had a whole suite of this Danish Modern in the 60s including two loveseats. They were gorgeous and comfortable. Good find!

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  11. banclothingNovember 27, 2010 at 12:35 PM

    I would paint them an antique white and distress the wood. I would then cover the cushions with grey muslin.

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  12. Bonnie@Creative DecoratingNovember 27, 2010 at 6:36 PM

    I can't believe the price on those chairs and what great condition they are in!! I went thrifting today looking for something in particular but of course I never find it and come home with lots of other things!!!

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  13. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresNovember 27, 2010 at 7:41 PM

    Oh my goodness! I'd be having "a moment" with those chairs also. Did you quick pay for them and then run to your car? That's what I always do. Fabulous finds. Are they teak? My parents had 2 chairs almost exactly like that but with different cushions back in the 60's.

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  14. Melanie@Crafty CupboardNovember 27, 2010 at 9:44 PM

    AMAZING!! I love MCM furniture. Don't listen to the comment from banclothing... I'll begrudge you forever if you paint and distress something so classic!! But I do agree with her grey muslin. Perhaps Grey Chevrons!!

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  15. Anitra CameronNovember 27, 2010 at 9:58 PM

    Wow. I'm glad you didn't talk yourself out of them!

    My heart-stopping moment: Grabbed a pair of cargo pants that were sticking out of the rack, and bought them without trying them on, because they had a drawstring waist and the length was right. Price was $6.99, as I recall. Took them home, washed and dried them, and as I was folding them felt something in the pocket--$40!! And that was on top of the four black spindle-backed chairs I bought at the same time for $3.99 each!

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  16. UnknownNovember 28, 2010 at 10:04 AM

    Oooo, I like the idea of grey upholstery. I'll be on the lookout for some good deals at the fabric store. Thanks for the ideas everyone!

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  17. KimNovember 30, 2010 at 3:19 AM

    What an incredible find!!! These will look amazing recovered. I would have snatched them up in a heartbeat!

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  18. Lyssa BethMarch 4, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Those are awesome! Worth the price!
    Thanks for stopping by and linking up! Can't wait to see what else you'll find :)
    Lyssa

    bornagaincrafter.blogspot.com

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