Q: Hello! I recently saw this awesome mid century style console table on Craigslist for an incredibly low price, but unfortunately it slipped away. I've been searching high and low for something similar for a reasonable price but haven't had any luck. The Grove console from Room & Board is the closest thing but way out of my budget. Does anyone know of any vintage pieces or even new console tables that have a similar look?
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There seem to be consoles like this everywhere if you are looking at vintage stores that feature modern pieces-- and at a variety of price points. I don't know where you are, but here in Austin there are several dealers who have consoles on CL all the time, along with a steady stream of individuals selling them. I would think it won't be too hard, depending on whether you're willing to pay the going rate or wait until another screamin' deal comes along. I've paid anywhere from $250 to $1000 for consoles, and they were all worth at least what I paid for them (to me, anyway). Don't worry, there are more fish in the sea.
West Elm Dumont is reminiscent, albeit a white lacquer finish. If you can afford the R&B piece, I do recommend their furniture. Have some R&B case goods that have held up beautifully over the years. They are well made for the price.
I would also look into estate sales.
Search craigslist with key words of "credenza" or "low boy dresser" "side board" or "mid century". That is how I found one for under $200.
If you can't find another, but can find the square "body" of the console, I have ordered mid-century legs from this site:
http://www.tablelegs.com/Mid-Century-Modern-Furniture-Legs.aspx
with excellent results. (Advice learned hard way: have them install the hanger bolts and buy the mounting hardware from them while you're at it.) I buy mine unfinished, as I've gotten into using Danish Oil as opposed to stain, so can't attest to the stain finish quality but only suspect it would be excellent.
Another tip if you go this route, which I've also learned from experience: measure measure measure and definitely factor in weight distribution. This site now sells in multiple diameters, which is a good thing.
I was wildly surprised to find the sideboard I bought off craigslist last week pictured in this post! I bought it for personal use b/c it was so awesome and unique. But when I picked it up it was MUCH bigger than I expected and wouldn't fit the space. Conveniently enough, I have an online shop where I sell furniture and other vintage stuff, so I painted it (the veneer was more messed up than you can tell from this picture) and is now for sale here: www.urbantastes.com. I get that people aren't fans of painted furniture but it was kind of essential for this piece given the veneer issues.
Oops, meant to say that SOME people don't like painted furniture (especially when it comes to mid-century items).
I'll be praying the CL gods bless you instead of teasing you. Don't be too disappointed it got away. Maybe it wasn't all that great in person???
I have better luck at consignment stores these days as they are just interested in selling furniture for it's useable value than the antique/vintage/CL sellers as they seem more interested in marketing pieces as collectables.
I was thinking maybe you could DIY something out of a four drawer dresser or a glass shelf by adding a pair of leg, but found this at Ikea. At only $99 bucks, maybe it could do until the real deal comes along.
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10158735/
Those square boppers remind me a bit of Heywood Wakefield furniture.
Try Plummer's furniture:
http://www.plummersfurniture.com/dining/sideboards