OPEN MONDAYS, TOO, in a world of armoires and hutches...

Just in time to welcome our new, extended days, we have taken several new armoires and china cabinets on consignment. Come see them before they get overrun with the little housewares that keep trying to fill the shop!

Here's a very handsome specimen to give you a preview:

Beautiful, traditional styling in modern, wooden armoire. ~44" x 22" x 78" tall, plus crown molding.

Doors are paneled in darker wood. The satin finish accentuates the grain. Rests on square pillow feet.

Interior shelves can be removed if closet rod (included) is installed for hanging clothes. 2 big drawers, as well. If cabinet is used for media, the cutouts for cords are lined with metal, a sign of the thoughtfulness in design and construction.

The consignor hates to part with this high-quality piece, purchased for over $1200 a few years ago, but it doesn't fit in their new home.

Check our craigslist ad for current pricing and availability.

Enjoy our NEW HOURS: OPEN Monday through Saturday 10am-6pm, and by appointment. Closed Sunday.

You can't have this centagenarian armoire...

...unless your ceilings are at least 8'3" tall.

That should give you sufficient room to bring it in sideways through a standard door,
then tilt it up, passing through its longest dimension on the way to upright,
where it will stand tall at 7'11.75" x 51" wide x 22" deep.
(See our craigslist ad for pricing and availability.)

See how this giant makes the standard-height furniture next to it look like playhouse furniture?

Open the door, and the memory-laden fragrance of aged fir wood greets you,
taking you back to grandmother's pantry on the farm, or an old cabin by the lake.

Being around such a large, old piece gets my imagination going. Who built it? When? Where? It's not fancy, not ornate, not fine wood, but good, clear fir, finished with a dark lacquer. It's utilitarian, but the construction is finer than a plain box; there's craftsmanship and design. There's a metal closet rod; if you are tall you can reach it! There are 2 full-width drawers at the base; if you are strong, you can open them!

We don't have the full history, but this wardrobe has obviously been moved around a few times in the past century, picking up some dings and smudges along the way. Structurally, it is in great shape, and has great presence.

Where can you imagine it being used for the next 100 years?

Price mark-downs in Rosie's Corner

Rosie's Corner has moved to an actual corner in the shop, and to celebrate, she's got just about everything marked down to make room for a new wave of her secondhand treasures. Rosie always has more unique finds just waiting for their spot in her charming little corner of The Living Room!

Intriguing pieces from India and Asia

Heavy, solid wood cupboard from India.
Decorated with carving and embossed copper tiles.
Central cabinet behind double doors,
12 cubby drawers, upper shelf behind lifting door.
43" wide x 17" deep x 57.25" tall

Marble plate from India, imprinted with pure gold leaf.

9-drawer triangle chest,
likely imported from SE Asia
Base is 21" w x 10" d. 65" tall.

Antique tiger oak: Little armoire with Celtic carving

UPDATE: petite armoire has been SOLD



Beautiful carving on this 1800's antique oak furniture has an Irish feel to it. Imported from England.

Open cupboard above, 2 drawers below.

30" wide x ~18" deep x 47" tall.

   

Antique swivel mirror available separately:



Two small dings on the top:

What the van brought in...

Here's a quick peek at why we should subtitle our business "Ado Annie's Consignment", although unlike Ado Annie, we believe we are only saying yes to quality offers. It's just that there's a lot of quality furniture out there to be consigned, and sometimes, we "cain't say no":

   
Doesn't everyone want a 7' tall silk corn cane plant in their entry? No need to water, just dust it off every so often. ($68)
We also have two of the ever-popular IKEA-style, white melamine cupboards. These have cheerfully colored door handles. 30” x 15” x 48” tall: lots of storage in there! (UDPATE: 1 left, at $75)


And for those of you wanting more room at the table, here's a dining room set worthy of your consideration: 

6' x 44" table top with sort of a frontier style. Two 18" end-additions make plenty of room for the 10 (!) handsome Windsor chairs included in this set. ($750)
 


Are 10 chairs just a scosche too many? Here's a beautiful trestle table with carved, beaded accent and 8 sturdy chairs for your friends and relations. Rounded rectangular top measures 72" long x 42" wide, plus 2 leaves stored under the table add 12" each. ($825):
  




    
Charming reproduction cheval mirror, 5' tall in its oak swivel stand ($48), and classic wingback/ottoman pairing ($125). (UPDATE: both mirror and chair set sold.)

    
Genuine Thonet bentwood rocker (now half-price at $125), and little girl's dream canopy 4-poster ($199).

That's just part of what's new at The Living Room, with more coming tomorrow. Hope you will come by soon for tea and treasure!