mid century bench and 5 piece 1950s kroehler sectional

[liamaria]

Its been really slow thrifting in my neck of the woods. but i love reading about yalls great finds, keeps me motivated. however i did find a really cool mid ceentury bench/ table for 30 bucks.  a mid century united wall clock with ivy leaves for 2.50. 2 1960s lamps for 3.50 each. also i got a 1950s sectional at an estate auction for 65.00 dollars today. its a dusty rose pink color. i would love any feed back of ideas of what color i should paint my walls. i had recently bought another sectional  off of craigslist and paid alot more so i guess im goin to move that one to the bonus room. . alos got a lane mid century cedar chest with the splayed/tapered legs  at the estate auction . very excited. i have been having better luck at auctions then the thrifts as far as desirable items and great prices.

[valleythriftshopper]

Wow, good for you, those prices do seem really good for auctions, happy decorating!  Ther was a MCM Lane off-white veneer cedar chest with tapered legs and gold decoration at my local Sal Army recently.  i can't remember how much they were charging maybe 20, you probably did better at the auction. 

[FleaQueen]

Speaking of mid-century benches...

My neighbor across the street threw this cool mid-century bench/coffee table out in the trash.  Fortunately, I was watching when he did it, so I swooped down and grabbed it. 

Photo attached. 

[valleythriftshopper]

Wow, it looks like it is in nice condition too, who would throw that out?  Great find!

[liamaria]

Thanks i picked up the sectional today and put in my living room. i love it . hhowever the redish walls dont look so hot with a dusty rose couch. lol but ill make it all work after i pick a color for the walls it will be pulled together . i have been looking through old 1950s decorating books to get ideas. cant wait to put pics up once its done.                                        to flea queen... thats exactly like my bench/ table. lol im glad u got it in such a great free way. lucky u. i put mine in front of my bed at the moment.  i was thinking of getting glass cut and using it as a coffee table. . it suprises me what people throw away.  luv the bench. glad it went to a good home instead of a land fill.