There’s something about vintage school furniture that makes me giddy.
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This version by Anthropologie with the vintage maps is really cool too.
I’ve been trying to get my hands on three chairs for my little men for the past two years.
People will pay a pretty penny for them too.
Somehow I attracted not 3 but 30!
It’s a bit of a silly story that requires some explaining.
I found a school auction that was selling some vintage pull down maps.
I was in a heated bidding war with some big spender. I reached my limit and was out.
On a fluke I also put in a bid on two lots of 15 chairs each.
These go for big money so I never dreamed I’d get even close to winning.
Be careful what you ask for.
I was in a heated bidding war with some big spender. I reached my limit and was out.
On a fluke I also put in a bid on two lots of 15 chairs each.
These go for big money so I never dreamed I’d get even close to winning.
Be careful what you ask for.
I realize 30 chairs is complete insanity!
The Mr. keeps shaking his head every time he walks by the patio.
He gave me three options…start a preschool in the basement, open up a store, sell them on Craigslist.
Wah.
Wah.
If you live in SLC, UT and would like a chair I’m selling them (all but three).
1 for $20.
2 or more for $15. each
Local pick up only. First come first serve. No holding unless you pay with Paypal.
Available:
Measurements are from ground to seat and are approximates.
(1) Green – 18in. (SOLD)
(1) Plum/Rasberry – 17in. (SOLD)
(1) Peach – 16.5in.(SOLD)
(1) Blue – 16.5in. (SOLD)
(1) Blue – 17in. (SOLD)
(1) Light Tan – 16.5in. (SOLD)
(2) Brown – 16.5in. (1 SOLD)
(8) Tan – 15.5 in.
(2) Pink – 16.5 in. (1 SOLD)
(1) Pink – 18 in. (SOLD)
(1) Red – 15.5in. (SOLD)
(6) Yellow – 16.5in.(6 SOLD)
(2) Gray – 15.5 in. (2 SOLD)
Email me: smhinckley(at)yahoo(dot)com.
Hey there! I’m Michelle; I’m an Passionate DIY’er and in constant pursuit of how to bring beauty to my house full of men (3 boys + 1 hubby). Stick around and see what I’ve got up my hard-working sleaves!
Bahaha! This cracked me up for some reason! I can totally picture myself winding up with 30 chairs for no good reason – except I would somehow convince my husband that we desperately needed to keep all 30. Good luck selling!
I love that rug in the first two pictures! Mind sharing your source?
Jackie,
I believe the rug is from IKEA.
Love those chairs! Can’t believe you ended up with 30 of them haha
PS: That rug is the Chelsea Southwestern rug and it’s available on Overstock: http://www.overstock.com/search?keywords=chelsea+southwestern+rug+&SearchType=Header
The Alvine Ruta is the one you’re thinking of from IKEA 🙂
damn it!!! I want! Good luck selling them (not that you need the luck!)
Hah, that is awesome! Hey, at least you got some chairs for yourself! 🙂
LOVE these chairs! Just sent you an email. Hoping to get my hands on some! 🙂
Michelle & Caitlin – thanks for the rug info!
I love the map of the U.S. in the first photo. Do you happen to know the source?
Do you know where I can get that map of the U.S.
I love that U.S. map as well! Do you remember where it is from?