This weekend is the annual Salon des Antiquaires in our local town. Paul and I decided to have a wander around although we knew we wouldn’t be remotely tempted to buy anything, especially at dealer prices.
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| Salon des Antiquaires |
The first thing to catch my eye was an oversized pair of bronze
lamps. Tempting but I didn’t want the
incense burner that was part of the set.
We moved on. And then I saw them.
Love at first sight. A pair of vintage
red leather recliner chairs. They were
immaculate, and exceedingly comfy, complete with drinks holder.
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| red chairs just visible in the background |
The
dealer wanted 2,500 euros. He mentioned a French designer. We ummed, we aahed,
we ummed a bit more. And then we walked
away. They might still be there
tomorrow.
Will you keep going back until he drops the price.
ReplyDeleteIf the price was lower I would be very seriously tempted.
DeleteIf they aren't there, you weren't meant to have them. If they are there, have your cheque book ready. They are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI've got a feeling someone will snap them up.
DeleteI love the gramophone best of all.
ReplyDeleteThere was some interesting stuff there today.
DeleteBeautiful chairs, worth giving serious consideration, but the price is a bit steep. Then again, they may be better quality than anything you could buy at a similar price today.
ReplyDeleteI can't stop thinking about them..
DeleteWonderful red leather chairs and I doubt very much that I could have walked away without putting in an offer.
ReplyDeleteThey were so comfortable, a design classic.
DeleteI was tempted to ask the price of a huge stone cross, with Christ on one side and Mary on the other. Looked like it had been half-inched from the top of a church spire. I might go back today and broach the question. Lady M said "Where would you put it?".
ReplyDeleteI remember seeing that. It was very big! Yes, where would you put it?
DeleteIt was €9,500; I decided against!
DeleteNo way!!!
DeleteMy gut reaction in a case like this would be to walk away and sleep on it. Usually the voice of reason chips in overnight. But I must say they do look rather tempting
ReplyDeleteYou are absolutely right Weaver. This morning I am relieved I didn't spend a huge amount of money on two second hand fifty year old chairs. Now if they had been a bit cheaper ...
DeleteThey might be a bit less today. Go on whizz down and have a look. It's only the price of a holiday and if you have a place for them....
DeleteThat's the problem - I'd have to transport them back to the UK and I'm not absolutely sure they would look right. Too much of a gamble.
Delete2500 euros! Gulp! They do look smashing but they are secondhand... Now if the dealer was asking for 1500 euros, that would be different in my view.
ReplyDeleteThat's the figure I had in mind.
DeleteWe dined at The Commerce last night, and watched as everything was packed away in big vans.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if anyone bought my chairs...
ReplyDeleteIf the Antiques/Old Stuff 'competition' progs. on afternoon TV are anything to go by you just have to have a positive attitude and offer a third of what they are marked at. Sometimes on these progs. they try to resell and still lose money.
DeleteThey are beautiful and tempting, but then, look at it this way; how many glasses of excellent wine could you drink on an Ikea recliner for that price! ;)
ReplyDeleteGreetings Maria x
You are absolutely right Maria :)
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