This was sitting in our shared garage for about a week before I picked it up. I briefly looked at it and initially passed on it.
After that quick sell, I decided to look at it closely and if it is something I could fix. Drawers worked good, the structure was solid and this is when I decided to pick it up.
IT WAS SOLID WOOD and MADE IN AMERICA.
Found a stamped "Bassett Furniture" in one of the drawers.
So I bring it back to my apt, clean it up the best I could.
Got a screw to fix the handle, then went to Orchard Supply Hardware and bought a closing mechanism for about $2.
I posted it on CL and someone bought it for $25.
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My wife was telling, for the first few days, "is it worth the time" and for me, it was simply replacing the locking mechanism. But I told her it was worth it for me to learn and that it was an experience that I usually take with me.
But the fact that this old, vintage, great piece of furniture, could have been tossed in the trash, destroyed and lost.
The feeling of bringing something back and in a time where people look for cheaper that than quality, is amazing.
After that quick sell, I decided to look at it closely and if it is something I could fix. Drawers worked good, the structure was solid and this is when I decided to pick it up.
IT WAS SOLID WOOD and MADE IN AMERICA.
Found a stamped "Bassett Furniture" in one of the drawers.
So I bring it back to my apt, clean it up the best I could.
Got a screw to fix the handle, then went to Orchard Supply Hardware and bought a closing mechanism for about $2.
I posted it on CL and someone bought it for $25.
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My wife was telling, for the first few days, "is it worth the time" and for me, it was simply replacing the locking mechanism. But I told her it was worth it for me to learn and that it was an experience that I usually take with me.
But the fact that this old, vintage, great piece of furniture, could have been tossed in the trash, destroyed and lost.
The feeling of bringing something back and in a time where people look for cheaper that than quality, is amazing.
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