Tea Cart [**SOLD**]
Design influences whether I rescue a piece. Ninety-nine percent of the tea carts are the same boring design: big wheels on one end, little wheels on the other, drop leaves in between. With no style or energy, they look like a vintage shopping cart from Safeway’s predecessor (Ask me how I really feel!).
This cart’s design spoke to me; it has some chops! The center axle provides a cool symmetry and the ability to literally rotate on a dime! Each corner is graced with a marvelously curved cabriole leg, with a nicely carved facing. The two tabletops refuse to show right angles and thus draw the eye around their edges. The height/width proportions suggest motion even when at rest. This design is rare: I scoured Facebook Marketplace and Chairish and couldn’t find another one.
Structurally this piece was sound when I acquired it. I did re-tire the small wheels with new rubber (Txs YouTuber Scott Bennett from Fixing Furniture!), and I tightened up the slack in the large wheel’s attachment. Aesthetically I abandoned the brown wood-look to a bright color to appeal to today’s marketplace. After scuff sanding and priming, several coats of the teal were spayed-on followed by three coats of Minwax satin Polycrylic.
How will you use this tea cart (intended for indoor use only)? To serve a traditional English Tea; as a Bar Cart; as a Coffee Station; as a plant stand (using trays under your flowerpots)? For towels & supplies in the bath? Whatever, I hope you enjoy the design!
Dimensions: 31” L x 15” W x 27” H
$159. Cash, Venmo, PayPal accepted.
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Design influences whether I rescue a piece. Ninety-nine percent of the tea carts are the same boring design: big wheels on one end, little wheels on the other, drop leaves in between. With no style or energy, they look like a vintage shopping cart from Safeway’s predecessor (Ask me how I really feel!).
This cart’s design spoke to me; it has some chops! The center axle provides a cool symmetry and the ability to literally rotate on a dime! Each corner is graced with a marvelously curved cabriole leg, with a nicely carved facing. The two tabletops refuse to show right angles and thus draw the eye around their edges. The height/width proportions suggest motion even when at rest. This design is rare: I scoured Facebook Marketplace and Chairish and couldn’t find another one.
Structurally this piece was sound when I acquired it. I did re-tire the small wheels with new rubber (Txs YouTuber Scott Bennett from Fixing Furniture!), and I tightened up the slack in the large wheel’s attachment. Aesthetically I abandoned the brown wood-look to a bright color to appeal to today’s marketplace. After scuff sanding and priming, several coats of the teal were spayed-on followed by three coats of Minwax satin Polycrylic.
How will you use this tea cart (intended for indoor use only)? To serve a traditional English Tea; as a Bar Cart; as a Coffee Station; as a plant stand (using trays under your flowerpots)? For towels & supplies in the bath? Whatever, I hope you enjoy the design!
Dimensions: 31” L x 15” W x 27” H
$159. Cash, Venmo, PayPal accepted.
#takomaparkmd #vintagefurniture #CommunityForklift #furniturerestoration #furniturerehab #furnitureflip #furnituremakeover #redotheold #makeitnewagain #beforeandafterfurniture #salvagecommunity #DMVmetro #wooden_it_be_nice_canada/
#furniturerestoration #furniturerestorer #oldfurniture #oldfurnituremadenew #refinishedfurniture #antiquefurniturerestoration #vintagefurniturerestoration #restoredfurniture #finefurniture #finefurnishings #salvagedfurniture #reusedfurniture #upcycledfurniture #beforeandafterhome #furniturebeforeandafter
Design influences whether I rescue a piece. Ninety-nine percent of the tea carts are the same boring design: big wheels on one end, little wheels on the other, drop leaves in between. With no style or energy, they look like a vintage shopping cart from Safeway’s predecessor (Ask me how I really feel!).
This cart’s design spoke to me; it has some chops! The center axle provides a cool symmetry and the ability to literally rotate on a dime! Each corner is graced with a marvelously curved cabriole leg, with a nicely carved facing. The two tabletops refuse to show right angles and thus draw the eye around their edges. The height/width proportions suggest motion even when at rest. This design is rare: I scoured Facebook Marketplace and Chairish and couldn’t find another one.
Structurally this piece was sound when I acquired it. I did re-tire the small wheels with new rubber (Txs YouTuber Scott Bennett from Fixing Furniture!), and I tightened up the slack in the large wheel’s attachment. Aesthetically I abandoned the brown wood-look to a bright color to appeal to today’s marketplace. After scuff sanding and priming, several coats of the teal were spayed-on followed by three coats of Minwax satin Polycrylic.
How will you use this tea cart (intended for indoor use only)? To serve a traditional English Tea; as a Bar Cart; as a Coffee Station; as a plant stand (using trays under your flowerpots)? For towels & supplies in the bath? Whatever, I hope you enjoy the design!
Dimensions: 31” L x 15” W x 27” H
$159. Cash, Venmo, PayPal accepted.
#takomaparkmd #vintagefurniture #CommunityForklift #furniturerestoration #furniturerehab #furnitureflip #furnituremakeover #redotheold #makeitnewagain #beforeandafterfurniture #salvagecommunity #DMVmetro #wooden_it_be_nice_canada/
#furniturerestoration #furniturerestorer #oldfurniture #oldfurnituremadenew #refinishedfurniture #antiquefurniturerestoration #vintagefurniturerestoration #restoredfurniture #finefurniture #finefurnishings #salvagedfurniture #reusedfurniture #upcycledfurniture #beforeandafterhome #furniturebeforeandafter