When we were at an auction a couple weeks ago, they had a cupboard-well actually a homemade wardrobe- on it.
I was intrigued by it but the cupboard was sitting on a side hill which didn’t allow for the doors to open. Â I had an eye on it but didn’t expect to get as it. Â It was my item that I thought if it went really-really cheap I’d buy. Â Typically for me, those things go for astronomical prices and I end up laughing at myself to think that I’d even win them with my measly bids.
I had no idea where I would put it so I wasn’t excited about spending a lot of money for it. Â It needs some paint and clean up too.
The auctioneers came to it and tilted it so the doors could be opened to reveal this.
I didn’t hate that it was a wardrobe and not a cupboard as Hubby could revamp it if I wanted it to be a cupboard but the paneling in the back…YUCK!
The auctioneers started it out at $10. Â WOW…that was cheap. Â It climbed and climbed but it was a slow climb. Â Once it hit $75 I decided one more bid and done. Â I said $80 and it was mine. Â Hubby looked at me with that “really?!?!?” look. Â I hadn’t really said I was interested in it earlier. Â I just knew that if I didn’t want it, I could get that much out of it at a flea market.
I know years ago when we lived in houses without closets, I would have been in heaven with this. Â It is super heavy as it was hand made from old doors. Â Hubby is thinking about putting some tongue and groove boards where the paneling is. Â I still am not completely sure where I am going to put it. Â Part of me wants to just turn it a fraction and leave it in the garage for Hubby’s barn coats. Â Part of me wants it in the laundry room with shelves for storage. Â Either way..I think it might be with me for awhile.
Today I am hooking up with the Colorado Lady’s Vintage Thursday post.
Very nice piece. Might not be an antique but lots of possibilties. I love the doors that look like they bi-fold.
I remember when we moved into the house we are i now – my oldest had her own room (originally a computer room) and we had to buy a wardrobe for her – I think she would have liked this one too!
I’ll bet you could pry off that paneling, paint it white and nail it back on – it would look better at least!! If you don’t need a place to hang dried clothes on in your laundry room, perhaps some shelves to make storage for your sewing room? It sure is a neat albeit pricey cabinet!!
I’ve got that same paneling on half the walls in my house and I absolutely refuse to tear it out. :-) But bead board would look nicer in your cupboard. Have fun with it!
Definitely a good buy. It has a lot of possibilities. You will put it to good use.
I LOVE it! It would be a great fabric stash storage place if your sweetie could add some shelves.