THE CUTEST CHINA CABINET IN THE WORLD.
Whilst in Lynchburg visiting my family, we stopped by a furniture consignment shop that was new to me. I’ve been on the hunt for several pieces, like a previously-mentioned console table for a vignette in the living room and an old library card catalog for a nook downstairs (only come across one of those so far and it was hugely $$$). We’re in need of old stuff with character to mix in with what is primarily brand-new furniture, so thought I might have some luck at this place. What I wasn’t expecting was to become obsessed with this…
The photo and the lighting really don’t do this sweet, little china cabinet justice, but trust me when I say it’s pretty much the most adorable piece of furniture I’ve ever witnessed. The inlay on the glass doors, the angled feet, and the overall style got me all kinds of worked up. And at just over five feet tall, this china cabinet was totally Katie-sized.
This side view gives you a better idea of the height. You can see an average-sized china cabinet over there on the left. I was already envisioning this little cabinet in place of the small bookcase in our dining room, with all my pretty china displayed on the shelves…sigh.
There was just one little problem — nay, a huge problem. See that tiny red tag on there? It says SOLD. My family and I then went to discuss this nonsense with the salesman because clearly the china cabinet was meant for me. He told us it was purchased…by a dealer…from Charlotte, NC. Commence the crushing of my dreams. Why are dealers allowed in here? And from out of the state? Unacceptable, I say.
While I stared longingly with one arm outstretched towards the little cabinet, he told us is was a 1940s Art Deco Waterfall-style piece. I made note of this, even though I was in denial and still legitimately thought I could somehow convince this man to sell the cabinet to me instead. Over the next several days I thought to myself, what if the Charlotte dealer doesn’t come to pick it up in time? Would the sale then be void? Or what if the dealer changes his mind? There could still be a chance, right?! When I returned to the consignment shop a couple of weeks later, my little cabinet was no longer there and now I can only assume it’s lost to me forever. Tearsy!
Since that sad experience, I took to the internet in search of a similar china cabinet but so far nothing has turned up. However I have come across some other amazing Art Deco-style pieces (these are courtesy of Pinterest):
Art Deco reminds me of The Rocketeer, Gotham City, and The Great Gatsby all at once. Love it. Hey, if I can’t get my Art Deco china cabinet, I need something else Art Deco up in this hizzy. But mainly…I still want the china cabinet. Double sigh.
[All images via Pinterest link to source.]
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That is TOO funny!!! I’ve been dying over that exact cabinet myself…I almost bought it several months ago, but it was a bit out of my price range…If I ever go back and see it back on sale, I’ll let you know!! We’ve since been gifted a china cabinet, so I promise not to take out from under you =)
Ahh, you’re kidding!! I’ve been kicking myself thinking, if only I were there a few days sooner, it could have been mine…but it had been there for months?! Ahh, that kills me!! Oh well, thanks for keeping an eye out for me. :) I know it’s wishful thinking but I guess you never know! Now to do some online furniture searches for Charlotte, NC…
That’s terrible. Fingers crossed that the dealer decides he doesnt want it anymore.
Also wanted to stop by and say thank you for the pillow recommendations. Those are definitely in our budget and the look we’re going for. I still haven’t been to the Ikea in our area, so it’s the perfect excuse to check it out! :)
Aww, thanks :) Although it may be crazy, I’m still holding out hope!
Glad I could help with the pillow suggestions! I was just at Ikea last weekend and came across those (of course I couldn’t resist buying one myself). Have fun shopping at your Ikea!