I have been sharing the story behind random pieces that we have been adding to the cottage. Some of them we have had for YEARS and have been in several of our homes. Some are new as of the last several years. But, all of them have a story behind them. If you have missed any of our previous posts, you can read all of them here. I have quite a few posts. I recently added my collection of white ironstone to my antique hutch here in the cottage. And, started thinking about the history with me.
Here is the story behind it!
I have shared before that when I graduated high school and bought my first house, I started my antique collection. You could grab pieces for literally DOLLARS. I remember picking up antique dressers at garage sales and auctions for $3.00. I was so obsessed with finding great deals and decorated my entire house with antiques.
The top of this hutch was bought at an auction for $10. It sat on the floor for awhile where I displayed some of my old dishes that I picked up at auctions for $1.00 for a box full. I always wanted a base for it. So, I always kept the measurements of it in my purse for when I was out and about finding the deals.
My dad mentioned to me that there was an auction coming up. Their barn was so full of goodies that it was scheduled for THREE SATURDAYS in a row. Of course, I ran on a Friday night to check it out. They had several bases that would have worked size-wise, but I loved this one. Because of all of the drawers and the old hardware. It was in ROUGH shape. It needed refinished but I could tell by the wood that it was the same color as my hutch top.
I bid and won the base for $40, which I thought was very expensive at the time. ???? Probably because I was used to paying under $10 for pretty much everything I owned. My dad helped repair it and I refinished it. And the two pieces were married and have been together ever since. ????
This antique hutch has been with me since my early 20s. And, it has been in 7 of our homes, including the cottage… And will more than likely be moved to our new home once that is built. I love the look of the two pieces together! What do you think?
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I love it, just looking at it, it looks like they have always been together, it’s beautiful.... and I love the whit ironstone collection. Mines not that big yet, you have gave me the desire to get back looking, I have missed that a lot, I didn’t know how much till I started following y’all... thank you.
It is gorgeous! The pieces are perfect together. And those drawer pills are to die for!
It is perfection!
I think this is probably my favorite piece! I love the look of the wood with all the white. (Notice think and probably.... I could change my mind with the next piece you feature) I just love all you do!
I love these two pieces too and am envious of the space between the shelves that allow for display of pitchers and taller pieces. I have a small secretary with a china cabinet on top that I like, but its shelves cannot accommodate very tall pieces. The hardware on the bottom is so beautiful.
The two pieces are perfect together. It was meant to be. I've enjoyed reading your stories behind the pieces of furniture. I don't know if my kids will ever be interested in the few antique pieces that me or my mother have, but it's a great idea to record its history.
Oh wow I Iove it! I thought it was 1 piece. You are so talented!♡
Honestly, vintage takes my breath away because its atmosphere fills me up with something magnificent and indescribable. I have a lot of vintage furniture in my house and any ware has its unique history that impresses me. I adore exploring the history and origin of antique goods. Your article has completely inspired me because the history of your goods is so fascinating. What is most incredible is that you started your antique collection at such a young age and that it has such a great importance in your life. It blew my mind that you have such a close connection with your hutch and that it is so valuable for you. You passed a really long path with this hutch and I think that these two pieces look definitely harmonic and gorgeous together. I like it!
// Marina Teramond @ NMPL
I love your stories on your pieces of furniture. Pretty much how we started out too. I’m still sick that I let go of the first table we ever bought because my husband protected me in an ice storm always did the auction I was freezing to death. I have not tried the easy off method. But think I will. I wish I would’ve seen that before I painted the hutch black. But I really like the black. It has the same kind of handles the bottom piece of your hutch does and when I took them off and cleaned them with Brassow oh my gosh the details now on them are so gorgeous. Years would probably look really pretty if they were polished up.
Great story! I have collected for 40+ years and love the stories behind each find/treasure❣