Friday, July 8, 2011

Bamboo Cabinet

Remember this bamboo cabinet that I wanted my client to snap up?

Well, her hubby is not ready to think about the dining room yet, which is where I wanted to place it. I have been doing some research and have found the exact same bamboo cabinets online ranging from $2400-$9600. It is a late 19th century French design and in great shape. No one that is selling it online has painted it, which makes me wonder if it would lose its value if I did. But I am wondering should I snap it up for my own self and paint it either glossy black or white and change the glass for antiqued mirror? I can get it for about $800 and add mirror and paint and movers to deliver it all for another few hundred. It could be a clothing armoire in bedroom or storage behind desk in living room.
Thoughts, please.
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9 comments:

  1. Lonely Wife ProjectJuly 8, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    The details are gorgeous! $800 sounds like a steal so I say if it goes with your vision, then do it. And if you change up your decor again in a couple of years, I bet you can sell it for more than you bought it for.

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  2. Elyse | Peonies and BrassJuly 8, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Do it! Although I would totally paint it a bright colour, like Hermes orange. I think there was a similar one in Lonny at some point ...

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  3. Tobe | BIAJuly 8, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    ummmmm...kind of obsessed with your idea. do it! and then show us please :)

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  4. Dayka RobinsonJuly 8, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    i LOVE it! if you're okay with the price, it's a super ht statement piece and i could also see it glossy red with lined shelves and a wallpapered back so you could use it as shoe storage. sooooo much potential! can't wait to see what you decide!

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  5. Dayka RobinsonJuly 8, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    oh God--i just wrote a long comment & deleted it (or is it b/c comment verification??). anyhow, i love the cabinet--it's such a statement piece & a total go if you're okay with the price! i could also see it red (or coral!!!), with wrapped/lined shelves and a wallpapered back--perfect for holding your shoes & bags!

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  6. F.July 8, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    I think you should buy it. The cabinet is beautiful and would look
    amazing painted black or white.

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  7. LilyJuly 8, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Found you through Erika from Small Shop ! I think it would be gorgeous in black or white with antiqued mirror ! Following you now :)

    xxLily
    goldandgray.com

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  8. ElizabethJuly 8, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    DO IT! ;)

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  9. Naomi@DesignManifestJuly 11, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Ooo that could be really fab, and I love the idea of mirroring it up!! Hermes orange would be crazy awesome, but it would also be stunning in a neutral too.

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