What to do with this 1950's corner bench?
Sarah Bayliss
6 years ago
Hello,
We have recently bought a 1960's house and the previous owners bought the house brand new. We agreed to clear some of the old furniture as part of the sale agreement and it's all mid-century stuff, including this (in my opinion) really awesome corner bench with storage. I have been on google/eBay etc to try and find out if it has any sort of value but the only one I have found that is the same was on a French website and it just says sold but no price.
Anyway, I wondered what I should do with it? I would love to reupholster it and use it but I'm in two minds as it could possibly be a rare piece of furniture so I don't want to ruin it if it's something that could be quite valuable.
Has anyone seen anything like this before?
We have recently bought a 1960's house and the previous owners bought the house brand new. We agreed to clear some of the old furniture as part of the sale agreement and it's all mid-century stuff, including this (in my opinion) really awesome corner bench with storage. I have been on google/eBay etc to try and find out if it has any sort of value but the only one I have found that is the same was on a French website and it just says sold but no price.
Anyway, I wondered what I should do with it? I would love to reupholster it and use it but I'm in two minds as it could possibly be a rare piece of furniture so I don't want to ruin it if it's something that could be quite valuable.
Has anyone seen anything like this before?
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