It was undignified to run into the 'antiques emporium' and ask to destroy their pavement display. But a demi-lune table has been on my wish list for over a year. And when this beauty was only ten pounds, I wasn't going to let the tower of bric-a-brac on top deter me.
Just very grateful that I volunteered to get the extra milk my Dad needed from the shop next door. And that we got it in the boot for the homeward journey.
Now I just need to decide if we're going to paint it, or leave it as it is.
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What a bargain, it's lovely. I quite like it as it is!
Posted by: Gina | 16 April 2009 at 19:41
That's a great table--I'm looking for one just like it! I think it looks lovely as-is, but would also look lovely painted, so I am of no help whatsoever!
Posted by: Alexis | 16 April 2009 at 20:02
Oh WOW! That is so lovely, what beautiful wood. I would definitely leave as is.
Posted by: martha | 16 April 2009 at 20:02
Oooh, I think it's lovely as it is. A tenner? Wow!
Posted by: dottycookie | 16 April 2009 at 21:33
Wow! What a bargain!! I nearly succumbed to a peice of furniture myself today at the Oxford flea market! It was so gorgeous, I fell in love with it. A mini wardrobe perfect for storing fabric and complete with labelled shelves. I didn't dare ask how much it was for fear of giving in to my temptations!
Posted by: JuliaB | 16 April 2009 at 21:45
Paint it! Bet I am the only one who thinks this x
Posted by: The Antidote | 16 April 2009 at 22:03
What a lucky find!
Posted by: jess | 16 April 2009 at 22:05
Bargain! Paint it!
Posted by: Pebbledash | 16 April 2009 at 22:23
I think it was that great Canadian jazzman,Oscar Peterson, who complained about the condition of the night club piano he was asked to play, only to be told that it had been repainted last week!
The table fits into the same scenario.
Posted by: grumpy | 16 April 2009 at 23:24
I'd paint it, too! You really got a great deal!!
Posted by: kirsty | 16 April 2009 at 23:45
These errands for your Dad are proving to be useful - weren't you doing something for him when you finally found your hangers!!!! Love the table, love the price, should you paint it? I'd say live with it for a bit and see how you feel. Mind you, if your schedule is anything like mine, it will be some time before any action can be taken!!
Posted by: Karen J | 16 April 2009 at 23:56
Fantastic bargain!!
Posted by: Kate | 17 April 2009 at 00:10
Paint it! Paint it! You know you want to!
Posted by: lina | 17 April 2009 at 01:31
Beautiful.
Wood that nice is too good to paint.
That's just my opinion!
Don't you love a bargain.
Posted by: Tamara | 17 April 2009 at 04:03
What a beautiful console table you found and at such a good price! I would rather not paint it, though, it looks wonderful as it is in the picture. Is there any major flaw which doesn't show in the picture? Chloe Patricia
Posted by: Chloe Patricia | 17 April 2009 at 04:44
Oooooh puuuurlease don't paint it. Let it wear it's past with pride!
Posted by: jenny | 17 April 2009 at 05:22
The wood looks in very good condition - too good to paint - you could compromise and have a new tooled leather top installed.
Posted by: Alice C | 17 April 2009 at 07:17
It fits perfectly! I vote to paint it, but that's just me. It would be lovely either way...And I love the prints hanging above! K x
Posted by: kristina | 17 April 2009 at 08:23
Paint it...
I've got a small console-type table in the hall too that it's only waiting for these blasted Easter holiday to finish before receiving an exfoliating treatment of wire wool and a full matt white make-over...
Posted by: monica | 17 April 2009 at 08:29
If it fits in as is, I'd leave it unpainted.
Where do you live? I have nothing like this round here - I was lamenting that fact whilst watching Kirtsy on C4 last night, going round the markets in London
Posted by: Tase | 17 April 2009 at 09:49
What a find!
Posted by: alice | 17 April 2009 at 09:55
What a bargain! You did what any good customer does..wrecks a display ;o)
I'm quite undecided as to which is best...leave it or paint it. I grew up where everything is best if it is in its natural state...but the "in" thing to do is paint it...I guess it depends where it is going to live and the rest of your decor. It looks quite regal at the moment. Keep us posted as to what you do.
Posted by: Jane Weston | 17 April 2009 at 11:32
idleness would say leave it. I'd go with idleness
Posted by: The Coffee Lady | 17 April 2009 at 11:39
It's lovely as it is, and a tenner well spent! I love a bargain, and they do always seem to be buried under a pile of other stuff - usually of the fragile variety!
Cathy XX
Posted by: pinkgreen | 17 April 2009 at 13:56
Ooooh, it's beautiful! What a deal. Much, much to pretty to paint!!!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | 17 April 2009 at 15:08
what a good find! it looks lovely in your place. :)
Posted by: melissa | 17 April 2009 at 16:10
what a fabulous bargain find!
Posted by: two hippos | 17 April 2009 at 16:23
Wow £10.00 it looks really good, I would leave as is. I love bargains, especially good looking ones like that
Posted by: Thimbleina | 17 April 2009 at 16:28
What a beautiful shape it is - so graceful. I like it as it is, but I think I'd paint it. Or would I? Hmmmmm, need more time to think! x
Posted by: Kitty | 17 April 2009 at 19:18
A fab bargain Ali - not surprised you had to get it! Lucy x
Posted by: Lucy Locket-Pocket | 17 April 2009 at 19:19
You and the table were obviously meant to be united. What a fantastic find.
Posted by: Julia | 17 April 2009 at 19:32
It's awfully pretty as-is. Lucky you for finding such a find!
frances
Posted by: frances | 17 April 2009 at 21:36
The antique gods were smiling on you, for sure. It's so lovely - perfect for the space and such a gorgeous shape.
Posted by: Megan | 18 April 2009 at 00:36
Decisions decisions...I'd paint it but depends how it looks in your home as it is. Having painted lots of furniture myself,the hardest bit is that first brush stroke :).
Posted by: gill | 18 April 2009 at 12:15
Hurrah! I like it as it is!
Posted by: Fancy Elastic | 20 April 2009 at 15:48
Beautiful. I would leave it, just perfect as it is.
Posted by: Lucy | 20 April 2009 at 21:17
Paint it!
Posted by: Michelle | 22 April 2009 at 06:01
This made me laugh, it was a few weeks ago that I set my heart on a battered little set of shelves, right at the back, covered in stuff.....
Posted by: Rebecca | 23 April 2009 at 13:38