You know, it’s been a little while since I shared a “Found” furniture post with you guys!
That’s not to say I haven’t been busy buying vintage furniture, but I don’t always get the chance to share those pieces here on the blog, whether due to time constraints, not getting pretty pictures, or just not having much to say besides, “Look! I found a thing!”
I am really excited to share today’s find with you, though, because these kinds of finds with real history and character are truly my favorite.
I recently picked up a pair of stacking antique oak flat file cabinets that I found on Craigslist.
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A flat file cabinet is meant to store maps, blueprints, architectural plans, art – any large paper pieces that need to be stored, as the name suggests, flat. In my opinion, they also happen to make incredible coffee tables:
Do you remember last week when I shared my easy way to move heavy furniture around? I wrote that post while rearranging the living room so I could take these pictures!
This antique flat file cabinet came all the way from London originally – made by the Crusader Furniture furniture company. Details like this beautiful label absolutely make my day:
And this metal tag, stamped “VA 20087″… I wonder what that originally signified?
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I may love my lucite coffee table in this room (never fear – it’s already back in its rightful place), but I’m also loving the warmth of this gorgeous rich oak with all my neutrals. When I first brought it home, the wood was dried out a gray-washed, but I used my absolute favorite product, Howard’s Restor-a-Finish (in Golden Oak) to bring back this glowing richness!
Look at those gorgeous dovetail joints! This whole thing is solid wood with a beautiful grain- even the bottoms of the drawers. I just love how much care and attention was given to these old pieces! Even the utilitarian can be beautiful!
So that’s it for today – a short but sweet look at a fun vintage find!
What have you been gathering lately?
what a find! it’s warm, rich, gorgeous, and has character! but i do love the lucite better in your space, so thanks for mentioning it. 😉
I really think that lucite table is one thing I could never part with… But then again I know how fickle I can be! 🙂 This piece was definitely tempting!
Love to know what you paid for it
What a find
Thank you Rebbi! I found the stack of two pieces (only one was pictured here because the other already found a new home with my family) in a town 45 minutes away for $50!!!
Great find! The label might be my favorite part 🙂
Oh yes! Those kind of details are always the most exciting!
OMGosh! So beautiful! And you found TWO of these lovelies?!? Amazing! So fun and unique!
Yes! The bottom piece actually went to my parents’ house! It doesn’t have a top, but we are going to add a piece of glass over the top drawer and display maps and mementos inside – I’ll be sure to share once that project is finished!
What a cool idea to use glass instead!! Cannot wait to see how you style it!!
I just love that cabinet!
Thank you Linda! It’s going to be tough to let this one go!
I do have to admit that I did fear you didn’t put the lucite back. I love it so much! But this one is amazing too for sure.
The current plan is to be buried with that lucite table, so never fear – it’s not going ANYWHERE! 😀 This one is pretty fab though!
So glad you were able to bring it back to life with a simple product! Such a pretty piece with great storage! I, too, am #teamlucite!!
Are you going to keep it?