A few weeks ago, Maxwell's weekly email rounded-up best small sofas. Hmmm...there was one that resembled a daybed we've been coveting at a friend's house...could it be? Yes it was! We emailed her the good news. It made her day, especially since she'd paid a pittance for it at a thrift store (yes, she's one of those people). And no, neither of us, design addicts both, had known it was a Hans Wegner, the designer of some of our favorite chairs.
It wasn't the first time we'd had this experience. Whether at our grandmother's house, a friend's house, a thrift shop, a flea market or a garage sale, there's often a piece that's captivates us and later proves to be a treasure. Maybe not of the Antique Roadshow variety but definitely something with staying power. As a result, we've learned to trust our instinct when we buy stuff for our own home, pouncing on the things we love even when "no one wants it" and shying away from those that don't "feel right," even when shopping companions have urged us to buy it. Try it. If nothing else, you'll find yourself surrounded by things you love. And, if you're lucky, you could find yourself quickly becoming one of "those" people.
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Comments (3)
I might add that you'll never become one of "those people" who find timeless treasures if you limit yourself to shopping at IKEA, Target, etc. - I've purchased amazing things on Craigslist and eBay that have ended up being quite valuable.
I remember the day I found this chair at a op shop for $10, it might not mean much to others, but I'd seen a chair like this in a magazine years ago, and that was the chair I wanted for my balcony. To me, perfect.
Totally agree and I have a chair, actually a recliner from either from the mid to late 50's or early 60's era Danish Modern piece, the chair part reclines and has a lever that locks it in everal positions and has a matching ottoman that one end can be raised up for added comfort.
Needs to be recovered as the original dark green fabric has faded a bit over the years but overall it's in good condition. Don't know who made it but it's a nice piece non the less.
It belonged to family friends and when they downsized I got it for no one else in the family wanted it and I've been coveting it for years. I also have 2 of their Eames shell chairs as well that they gave me. Had 4 originally, but 2 were cracked so found 2 more that match 14 years ago at a second hand furniture store selling mid century and later stuff primarily.