Decorating with Ebay Finds

I finally remembered to post my Ebay finds again. I have a weakness for gorgeous furniture. I love anything solid wood that has been crafted with passion. I guess I can say that I have a queen’s taste with a commoner’s coffers.

I have been going to furniture stores to look around and I have only been disappointed with the quality with the high price tag. I really turn up my nose on glued up saw dust as some people call it MDF. So I turned to Ebay, when I saw the set with this chair, I knew it was love at first sight! I just had to have it. No one made a bid on it because the reserve price was quite high for someone looking for a bargain. So I contacted the seller and asked why it was being sold, she said that the owner(Ambassador of some country) is leaving the country, bingo! I said I am willing to pay $500 less than what they were asking and after more negotiations, I got the whole Italian made set for 25% cost of brand new. I couldn’t even get the set here at the furniture store because the owners had it shipped from Italy. I asked if the owners smoked and the seller said no, I don’t want any furniture from a smokers house because it stinks. It’s a formal living set and no one rarely sat on them. I offered the seller $100 for delivery from Virginia to Maryland(3.5 hours drive[traffic is awful so my husband would rather pay someone to deliver it]).

I use this corner for taking pictures of the paintings I sell on Ebay. I imported the frames myself.

The furniture is Baroque style. Quality is exceptional! The detailed ornate carvings makes this chair so special. I can just imagine how much time and effort the builder took to make it as piece of art. When the covers get old and worn out I can have it re-upholstered by my neighbor who is a talented designer. But I doubt it will be worn out as quickly because the fabric is very sturdy. I just like sitting on this corner, it’s elegant yet warm and welcoming.

Buying pre-owned good quality furniture is also a way of recycling and saving the trees from being cut.

Interior decor(including painting the walls), framing of the art, photography: Yours Truly