I shared the sideboard in my dining space the other day
and the new look for the wall above it.
Some of you have asked for a closer look of the sideboard
and maybe a few pictures without the white fading too 😉
So without further ado~
Hand-painted florals,
frenchy scrolls
moulded handles & roses
Ornate
shabby faded gilding
curves and scrolls
A bit too much for some, maybe…
but not me.
🙂
The craigslist ad was for a bedroom set
I purchased everything but the bed frame
( I sooo regret that now, it had a few broken pieces
& I was not in love with it-
At the time, I was trying to only buy things I loved and would use…
I know…what was I thinking?!)
Don’t beat me up…
I already do it enough to myself.
For the dresser,
2 mirrors,
2 nightstands
&
the armoire
$400
The woman I purchased them from had inherited them from her parents –
who purchased them sometime around the 1950’s in San Francisco.
She had rooms full of gorgeous pieces…
I also purchased the dainty frenchy settee from her
that I blogged about a few months back.
All of the pieces are signed by an artist and I did find ‘ITALY’ marked on a couple of them.
From what I have been able to tell by researching they were imported from Italy
sometime around mid-century.
With some resin details but they are made out of solid wood.
It was created to be a dresser…
but I was thinking something else for this beautiful piece…
I told the lady I bought the pieces from that I was thinking of using the dresser
without the 2 mirrors ,
in my dining space
as a sideboard…
I think she might have thought I was a wee bit crazy
🙂
Here’s a bit of a sneak peek…
I’ll share the other pieces soon!
🙂
HAPPY MONDAY EVERYONE!
Sharing at
It is such a gorgeous piece. I love it. What a fabulous find. Hugs, Marty
WOW! Now that's a CL find of the decade. It's amazing that some people just don't know/appreciate what they have. However, that makes us the lucky new owners of such treasures.
HELLO COURTNEY~WOW ITS MAGNIFICENT, AND SOOO IS THE PRICE!!! HAHA I PROMISE NOT TO BEAT YOU UP TOOOO MUCH 🙂
XO~MARI
Thanks for giving us a closer look at your gorgeous piece!!
It's really beautiful! I love all of your plates and paintings hanging above it as well:)
Just gorgeous, I loved being able to see it better. Very very frenchy, even though it's Italian!
xp.
Debra
Wow, Courtney. Can you say steal!! Love it and thanks for the new photos. I love it.
What a great find at an even better price (for so many pieces)….WOW! I am not as lucky as you are…..
OMGosh! What a deal. I love the piece…it is absolutely beautiful. It would make my heart smile every time I walked by it. What a lucky day for you when you got that! Hugs-Diana
I loved how you displayed it and the painting with the plates around it! The whole vignette really caught my eye! Gorgeous!!!Christie
This set is amazing. I love it so! I am glad it has a home where it can be used and loved and we get to gaze upon its loveliness in blogland!
Thanks so much for sharing more of this gorgeous piece!! I was so curious about it when you posted your previous post. It is exquisite and it is just perfect for a buffet!
Looking forward to seeing the rest of the set!
Wow … your photos share all the stunning details of your sideboard up close and personal! What a GORGEOUS piece of furniture and an unbelievable find on CL! You're one saavy shopper! xox
OMG!! this is an absolutely stunning piece!! I don't think it is too much at all. I am a Victorian type of gal who subscribes to the More is More Theory!
Hugs,
Debbie
Unbelievable detail on that dresser! I love the transferware dishes on the wall too!
wow that is a beautiful piece!
Kathy
oooh la la!
Totally amazing piece of furniture, Courtney! It's history makes it even more special! And I love it as a sideboard…. 🙂
xoxo laurie
Just beautiful, and u pratically got it for a song. Good for u. I also subscribe to the more is more theory…….Thanks for the inspiration…….Bonnie
Oh wow…it's lovely. It almost looks like porcelain.
Thanks for giving us a closer look. Reminds me of painted porcelain also.
Dropping by from Met Monday. I hope you'll come see DD2's dining room redo.
Allison
Atticmag
Oh my goodness! This is a gorgeous piece!!! Lovin' it!
Oh, my goodness, that is a beautiful piece. I've never seen anything like this! And to think you've got more pieces!
It's so lovely!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
OMG Gir you can use my foot to kick your butt with…ha ha!! This is indeed just a beauty my friend..and you do have my name spelled right on the will don't ya ha ha!! Thanks for the beautiful eye candy toady…Hugs and smiles Gloria
This is a beautifully painted piece of furniture…can you imagine the hours it took to execute all of this painting??? Have a beautiful week and I love your photographs of this piece of furniture!!!
Okay, I am definitely green with envy. What a gorgeous piece!!!! Some girls have all the luck!
It's beatiful!
Love all the detail!
Thanks so much for your visit and for your thoughtfull words on the family! I think we are all at the end and I'm so happy!
Hope the coming week is good for you!
XO
That is an awesome piece and what a good price!
Wow! What find! I just love it!
Thank you for sharing!
Leticia
OMW, I saw this and got all giddy. That piece is absolutely beautiful!!
I am your newest follower and would love it if you could return the follow luv =D
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Courtney, this is just beautiful! So ornate, and such a good deal, you wouldn't be able to find one piece of this collection for what you paid for all the pieces. Gorgeous my Dear!
What a great find! Love all the ornate detail and how you're using it as a sideboard. I would love all the storage, too. Looks beautiful!
Hope you've had a good weekend!
Hugs,
Michelle
That is such a beautiful piece,what great luck to find it! Simply stunning!
That's great for a sideboard. So much detail. What a bargain. Don't worry, I've had many a time when I was uncertain, and lived to regret it.
Cheers,
Lisa x
Courtney, What a gorgeous piece and I love all the detail! Your wall above the sideboard is beautiful too.
Hugs,
Sherry
That is an amazing piece. So ornate! The colors are really pretty. I'm sure it looks fabulous in your home.
Ok, I need to come over and have tea or coffee at your house!!! ; )))
its beautiful. I think that the ones who don't have the creativity to see something in a new way are the crazy ones 😉
~BEAUTIFUL~ I am in LOVE with your piece!!! Everything looks gorgeous Courtney!!;) Hugs,Rachel
French Farmhouse 425
Wow what an amazing CL find! It looks great in your house and for the price you can't beat it.
Simply Stunning!
wow, that's some piece! very different and unique. love the details.
Courtney, what a great buy. Lucy that these pieces found you so they now have a good home. I think it makes a perfect piece for the dining room. Thanks for sharing the additional photos and the details. ~ Sarah
Wow! How blessed are you Girl! amazing indeed, love this piece and the arrangement you have displayed over it too.
xoxo,
Ellen
What a gorgeous piece!!! The detail is spectacular and I love how you arranged all the plates and artwork. Fantastic!
Thank you for linking up to "Amaze Me Monday"
It's definitely a beautiful piece, Courtney, with a great story behind it, too!
Wow! I really like your piece, its beautiful! I'd love to find something like that!
Wow—maybe the score of the century. Such beautiful details. 🙂 Thank you so much for the visit to my blog!! 🙂
Wow, that is so beautiful, and what a great price! Thank you for sharing at Masterpiece Monday. Have a nice week! Mary :O)
Now that is a treasure hunt find to beat all treasure hunt finds! Too cool! Love it!!
What a treasure you picked up. I love it. Thanks so much for joining the party.
That is just crazy gorgeous. Wow, I need to spend some time looking around on craigslist! Great inspiration.
Oh, yes you are the one with the gorgeous sideboard. Wow! It is beautiful. Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a sweet comment. It is much appreciated. I hope you will come back again. I will surely come back to yours. You have lots of inspiration. . Thanks for sharing. Karie
oh…..where did you find the sign Aggiungi un posto a tavola? Do you know the song? When I was little and back in Sicily we had a musical and it started with those words, I can still remember the words: aggiungi un posto a tavola che c'e' un amico in piu'= add one more sitting because we have one more friend at the table…so cool! Ciao Rita mammabellarte
What a stunning piece at an amazing price… you have to feel great. I love your use of it as a sideboard and the wall treatment above is orchestrated perfectly. Thanks for sharing.
Courtney,
What a beautiful NIFTY THRIFTY deal you got here…thanks fore sharing it at my party.
Blessings,
Linda
Just gorgeous! Absolutely stunning. I love how you created your whole wall too. Very pretty!
~Liz
Thank you for visiting my blog and friending me. Your blog is beautiful! I can't wait to catch up. Your sideboard is gorgeous, I love how everything is set up!!!
Have an awesome day, you made mine 🙂
Michele
O.M.G.!
What an amazing find Courtney. It looks wonderful the way you have all the plates and the painting displayed above it.
You know, Courtney, I think I would have passed this by on CL – sometimes all's it takes is some vision for some pieces to be great all over again.
Lord.Have.Mercy! Courtney!! What a steal! This is absolutely beautiful and I LOVE it as a sideboard! Great vision!! Can't wait to see the rest!
Lou Cinda 🙂
A-MAZING!!!! Wow wow wow. Incredible detail- I love it when you get the history of a piece. So beautiful Courtney! And I love that you are using it for a sideboard. Thanks for linking up!
OMG!! Do you hear what sounds like a sonic boom?? It's actually me SCREAMING!! Now that's a find!! I'm depressed now and need ice cream….. So my fat bum is gonna be your fault! *winks* Vanna
oh my gosh! what a great find and purchase! love the details! can't wait to see the rest!
Oh, Courtney! That is just gorgeous! What a wonderful steal at $400. It looks beautiful in your home! Thanks so much for sharing and linking up.
Sherry
FABULOUS Italian finds! If you want me to research them in Italy when I arrive there (next week!!!!) I'd be more than happy to!
I am SO ECSTATIC that I found your site!!!!!
You are truly magnificent!!!!!
Hugs/thanks for the visual joy,
Lana
What a steal, it is stunning. So much so, I am now your newest follower. Just did not want to miss the other pieces, lol. I am Lynn from Wildflowersandcountryroads.com. I found you because I was looking at a guest's sidebar at a different party and strolled away for a few minutes to look at your blog. Blogland is so much like the internet, one click and you are in a whole different place. Such fun in blogland.
Exquisite and timeless.
Wow Courtney! What beautiful beautiful finds!!
Thank you so much for linking up to the French Obsession party !
Come back on April 1st for another party !
I'm SO jealous! Not too over the top for me either.