Flea Market Friday: Mid Century Modern furniture bonanza!

Hey all- I just had the best yard sale experience in a long time- perhaps ever. Thank goodness my brother still needs furniture in his new house because if I had to just walk away and leave these goodies on the driveway I probably would have regretted it for a long long time!

And I apologize for the pictures- it was all I could do to get these things out of the truck and safely into the garage. They definitely weren't going any further until I had someone to help. I smashed my fingers unloading them by myself- they are solid mahogany. (Don't worry- I'm icing my hand down with a nice cold drink...)

First I bought a new desk for my daughter. It's a little cracked-ice formica-topped steel cabinet with two drawers. Maybe it was originally a sewing table, or a little kitchen desk. With a little polish and some fresh pink paint it will be perfect. A steal at $1!

Then the big boys- a solid wood buffet and hutch from the early 1960s. Made by Broyhill, the label (photo at top) says "Saga". I love the detail on the handles and the starburst door panels. Both pieces look barely used, and have zero scratches. $40 each. I didn't even haggle- the older couple was so nice and helped me load it all up.

There are sliding glass doors for the top of this as well- removed for transport!

And a flying saucer adjustable pendant lamp- $1. Don't hate me! ;)

Last but not least, is a mint condition 1940s sofa that still had the original tag on it for $10. That's still in my truck though until someone helps me move it so photos will have to wait!

There were all kinds of MCM goodies at this sale and I was super excited to still be able to snag these so late in the day! I may go back with my brother again tomorrow and possible buy a bedroom set and formica kitchen set...stay tuned....

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Flea Market Friday: Boomerang Formica

I've been saving this one up for a while; I couldn't figure out whether to put it on Trash-picked Tuesday, Thrifted Thursday or Flea Market Friday....

I got this end table really for nothing at a thrift store near our cabin upstate. You see, my mother-in-law was renovating her kitchen there and had a great old 1950s stove that she didn't want anymore. (And before anyone hollers at me, I wanted to keep it, but we were living in a townhouse at the time and I didn't have anywhere to store it- I do wish I still had it now!!!!)

So we loaded it up and took it over to a resale shop. They gave us $50 for the stove, I think, and while she was completing the deal I found a few things in the store that I wanted. The guy threw them in for nothing as part of the deal.

He practically looked at me like I was nuts when I pulled this old table over; I'm sure he thought it was about ready for the trash. I think he was happy to be rid of it.

But I loved the yellow boomerang formica top, and of course the wire legs. I always intended to repaint the black metal parts, since they have a bit of rust on them. Of course, that was about 8 years ago and they are still waiting for that paint job...

But the best part is the wild yellow formica top with crazy orange and gray boomerangs. It's a mid-century icon that works perfectly for kids (and husbands!) to set their drinks on and no one has to use a coaster!