Today my luck started to change. I paid a visit to my local thrift store and found this dresser, with a missing drawer, no price tag and squished up against another dresser hiding it's coolness. Kind of being coy with me, don't you think? I was ready for the courtship.
I liked it, but knew it needed a lot of work. With visions of said dresser swimming around in my head most of the night, I mentioned it to the husband. We would be going to town the next day for dental appointments and I figured we could stop by and see if he thought it was worth putting into a rehabilitation program (since he would be doing most, um, ALL of the work). He didn't fall in love with it, but when the guy told us it was $3 - we both said "we'll take it".
Upon looking inside the drawers, I noticed the marking Harmony House. I did a little research with searches on Craigslist and eBay to learn that these dressers were made in the 1940's by Sears & Roebuck Co. and, if in good condition, went for close to $500 online today. I think the thrifting Gods were shining down upon me this week. Lesson learned: Perseverance and a handy husband are a lovely combination.
After photos to follow in the coming weeks.
1 comment:
This would go in my all-time, best scores category. It is awesome!
I have been looking for a dresser like this to replace my husband's broken, old ugly one for a while. $3 is a total steal.
I found an antique dining table at my first garage sale of the season this weekend for $25 and thought I had done well. I can't wait to see what you do with it!
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