Kim Frank Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 I don't know how many furniture lovers we have in the AFCA but here's a cabinet you might appreciate. Back in early October, I was checking out Craigslist and saw this piece of furniture that caught my eye. I thought about it for a while and then passed as my wife has put a moratorium on my bringing home any more furnishings. About a month later, this piece was still on CL so I inquired if it was still available. The owner replied that it was, so I talked to my boss here at work and showed him the piece. I mentioned that I was going to purchase it and wanted to put it in the museum. I said that we could put fans in it and he said that was fine. The next day I grabbed my son and another person and went over to check it out. Other than a few nicks and scratches it was in remarkable shape for a thirty year old cabinet. I had to ask why he wanted to get rid of such a nice piece of furniture and he said it had belonged to his ex-wife. She had moved out a few years earlier and said she didn't want it anymore. He said he was tired of it taking up so much room and wanted it gone. He also said that while he had received a couple of inquiries, no one was serious about taking it until I showed up. I felt his asking price was ridiculous but I paid it anyhow. Then I thought about it and I doubled it. We went to work and disassembled the top from the lower cabinets and then loaded the three heavy pieces into the truck. Once back at the museum, we chose a spot and reassembled it. After getting it leveled, I cleaned it up a bit and did some touchup on the spots needing it. It now holds fans that are for sale to visitors. Say hello to the newest addition to the Museum. Best $200 I've ever spent....It's from The John Widdicombe Furniture Co. of Grand Rapids and was part of their 'Russian Collection'. My wife came over to see it and said it looks nice right where it is.....Now if I can only figure out how to get it home someday. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Lindsey Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 nice piece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Henderson Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Be careful! Bringing a piece of furniture that large home can lead to ex- spouses as witnessed by previous owner. Better stick to fans.😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kilnapp Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Wow, that is some nice piece of furniture - what a BARGAIN at $200 and it looks wonderful in the museum! Lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Carmody Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Fits right in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Frank Posted November 21, 2022 Author Share Posted November 21, 2022 4 hours ago, Jim Henderson said: Be careful! Bringing a piece of furniture that large home can lead to ex- spouses as witnessed by previous owner. Better stick to fans.😉 I've always had an affinity for old furniture, especially if it was wood and metal combined. My wife tolerates a lot of stuff I drag home, but does draw the line at monster pieces and she is very happy that this piece, along with my fan collection, resides in the museum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kovar Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 2 hours ago, Kim Frank said: My wife tolerates a lot of stuff I drag home, but does draw the line at... Be careful Kim or she'll dump you, just as your first wife (trophy?) did. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kovar Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 (edited) Some of ya'll may thinkI'm just making stuff up... Edited November 22, 2022 by Jim Kovar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Fisher Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 That is a STEAL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Frank Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 My first wife was always complaining about how I had too much stuff laying around and that I needed to get rid of something......I missed her for the first week or so.... 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kilnapp Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Such an O L D joke but still funny!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Chew Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kovar Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, Kim Frank said: ...needed to get rid of something......I missed her for the first week or so.... Yeah?,... Right?,...Reality check...She dumped you! Edited November 22, 2022 by Jim Kovar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Behrend Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Looks great Kim, kind if resembles a couple old telephone booths side by side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel OToole Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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