For the past year or so I’ve managed to stay away from antique shops and thrift stores. It’s not that I don’t love them, but I realized I’d been buying things that I like in hopes of finding a place for them, rather than going in search of something I actually need.
As you are probably aware, shopping is definitely something I enjoy, so in order to declutter and streamline my home and life, I had to cut myself off for a bit.
Even though I’ve been avoiding said shops, I do follow one on Facebook. I always check out their weekly posts of new merchandise. Well, this week, this popped up on their page.
It was love at first sight. Although my clothes closet provides ample hanging storage, I’ve been yearning for a tad more drawer space. My bedroom also felt a bit bare, so I wanted one more fabulous piece to finish things off.
Needless to say (see the title of this post), I got the piece. It ended up costing $125 – a steal when compared with the $700 options I had been looking at over on West Elm.
Other than some minor scuffs, the piece is in excellent condition and the drawers function perfectly. I was initially concerned about the size and color of the piece based on the photo, but once I put it into my space, it took on a whole new life. A handsomely beautiful life if I do say so myself.
Before bringing it home, I also considered painting the frame white and leaving the drawers wood. However, after seeing its condition and getting it positioned, I like it in its original glory.
I quickly styled it with a few pieces I had. It looks good, but I think I can make it look even better.
I am thrilled that I found this and that my thrifting eye is still sharp. With this addition, all of my clothes will finally have a place, which I’m hoping will help me keep things tidy.
What do you think of the new piece? What’s your latest thrifting find?
Was that at TNT?
TNT? I’m not sure what that is. Haha.
xo Michael
I SO wish I was able to find things like you from thrift stores. I never, ever luck out. Maybe if I took the time to actually DIG I would find stuff, instead of hoping for them to pop out at me.. The only thing I found was a vintage mirrored window pane. I ended up painting it, covering the mirrors in scrapbook paper and adding pictures. I love it! Just wish more things found me!
This really looks great–sort of a Danish Modern throwback which I think enhances the gray in the room!
It is definitely a special find. Love the style and wow, the price is amazing.
It’s beautiful! Congrats on the great find.
It’s perfect! I’m all for painting furniture but so glad you left this in its natural state. It’s lovely and just right for the space. I love when form and function happily meet!
You did good! That is such a gorgeous piece, and the wood brings such a nice warm tone to the room. Looks great!
Great piece. I wish I had your taste and knack for finding things!!!!
Love it, goes great with the wood shades and adds a lot of warmth to the room. So glad you decided not to paint it.
Love that piece – it screams “Michael!”…..glad you could give it a proper home!
You always find the most gorgeous things! And, as per usual, it is perfect for the space.
Love it! I just got a MCM dresser set at auction ($80/piece!!!) that I adore. SO HAPPY you didn’t paint it! It’s too good as is. Feel like that should be reserved for saving damaged pieces, but that’s just me! PS: That gold lamp is everything! Perfection!
ABSOLUTELY PERFECT! and that includes the lamp and the framed poster.
Love it! I live in California near SF and my favorite place to find treasures is called Urban Ore in Berkeley. I recently purchased a folding dining table and 4 chairs for my daughters townhouse. They need some sprucing up but you cant beat $55 for a dining room set.
Oh what an awesome find! It looks perfect for your room and is so beautiful. I too have that same issue of buying something I like and trying to figure out where to put it, so have been staying away from stores also.
Love the dresser, it looks perfect there! My best thrifted find was a set of Lilly Pullitzer bowls at Goodwill a few weeks ago. Couldn’t find them at Target when they were released, and they’re going for nearly $60 on eBay.
What a score!
spot on! It looks fantastic!
We have this exact one. We bought it new 48 years ago.
Beautiful! You have xcellent taste and a good eye!
i love it! So much better then the west elm one!! Did you clean it before you stored your clothes? And if so, what product(s) dud you use? I need to clean a dresser I bought from a thrift store and am afraid certain products will ruin the finish. Thanks!
Yes, love this! The wood feels so warm and it really brings a fun, modern pop to that corner!
Oh please tell me where is the gorgeous gold lamp from? =O
Emma –
It was from the Nate Berkus collection at Target. While, they no longer sell them, I have seen some on eBay.
xo Michael
It is gorgeous. And the framed quote appears to be speaking for it! Happy you found each other.
I’m so obsessed with your bedroom – inspires me to finish my own – it’s just so perfectly styled!
Hi Michael! I love your style and taste! Can you please tell me where you found this rug?!
Thank you! The rug was from Birch Lane several years ago.
xo Michael