1960's Rattan Table And Chair Set

I'm soon running out of things to show from the past. Something I can't find the photo's of, something I can't find how it sold. It will maybe come back along the way.

For now I dive deeper into the past. 1984, my first tiny attic apartment of my own in Amsterdam. I was a curb shopper at heart already, but still hesitant. Coming home from parents one Sunday night I couldn't resist this. I had seen the same in classmates rooms in my childhood. My room was left side of a narrow hallway. On the right there was storage for people from other floors downstairs. But at the end of the hallway there was a wider place by the front window. Where on sunny summer days in the afternoon I could sit in the sun. I placed my set there and then called it my 'terrace'. Of course this picture is an example, but I'm surprised it can still be found sometimes and is of Dutch make!

The set went with the Man and me to the next apartment, but after that I don't remember. But sure had it for years.

IKEA 365+ Mysa Duvet / Synthetic Quilt

I didn't really expect to sell this on line, and then with it wrinkled on the photo's, but I gave it a try. Quilts like these are fairly inexpensive but it turns out there's always the one person who can't afford the new price or for another reason doesn't care to choose for new, what you'd expect from most people if it comes to bedding. 

I was happy to sell mine €5 after four months. Surprised to find one almost the same (difference only the warming quality) currently on Vinted over €26. I wish them luck!

1970's TV Or Table Base

I found this in Fall 2016 in front of my door and despite the wear on the paint I thought it should have some value. The plank mounted on top was obviously done later. What was originally there is unsure, but I was convinced it must have been as special thing for a TV because I have seen those in my childhood, though a coffee table top could have been a possibility. It took almost a year but then it made me €22.

Little Tikes Yellow Toy Dump Truck

If I remember well I picked this sturdy toy up a few blocks away while cycling around in broad daylight. And it was still full of sand after being used on the beach. Easy to clean and one little boy happy I hope. Sold within weeks after listing €5.

The Other Painting By Erik Q.

In 2018 I blogged about three paintings, found by my neighbour in 2016, finally sold at a market two years later. Find the post here, photo's at the bottom. I thought I included this picture but I didn't. It's different, but clearly made by the same hand. And the only one fully signed! Alas I could't find out anything about Erik Q. from Almere in the Netherlands. 

So though I brought this 'Boeddha' to that market as well it didn't go. Finally over a year ago I left it at the thrift shop where it rested for a long time until one day I didn't see it anymore. I think I stuck €5 on it. If really sold that's my contribution to better social life in my neighbourhood.

IKEA Marius Stools

Sold today €4 the set. Cheap stools from IKEA. Not even comfortable to sit on, because of the holes. They look cute though and are practical for parties. Second hand available all over the place. New at the shop only €4,99 each. Taken from in front of the door two years ago or more, finally listed them early August. There were some people interested who I then never heard back from but never mind, I just had to wait for the right person who wanted to come over within hours and at a time I was home as well. Quite happy with this sale and a tiny bit more space in my house. Mind you picked up trash this afternoon...

Wilson Tennis Racket

Tennis rackets come in bunches at thrift shops. Even in our small one you cane surely find one at all times. Even though most are quality brand prices vary between €4 and 5. Perhaps professionals or skilled amateurs buy new ever so often. Looking up Wilson I see new from €50 to 150. I think I was lucky to find someone who needed a good racket for a clinic or try out lesson ready to pay €5 even if it was in seemingly perfect condition.

Found September 2016, sold within a month.

Winter Cap With Earflaps/Neckwarmer

Very nice but brandless cap, fairly good as new, with not only earflaps but neckwarmer 'built in'. But to be folded inwards for nicer temperatures. Label showing size, so not being a one size, it can't have been a too cheap thing. Elderly guy came for it. For cycling I think as I remember what he told me. €3. Found november 2016, sold January 2017.

Gero Zilmeta Stainless Steel Coffee Pot

I can't remember the find but admin says August 2016, and likely in front of the door. I saw one similar on Etsy that was sold €55. Claiming to be Art Deco. Mine was vintage for sure. It had some marks. I think €7,50 was a good deal. Sold March 2017.

Systyle Red Bag

Looking up Systyle bags it looks like they are on line only available wholesale, or at least you have to have an account to see prices. What I found on Amazon, Ebay or the likes are all very special shapes like mine. Like this one, bt that is not available anymore. From other things this shop sells I conclude the brand is not too expensive. So happy to be able to let it go €5. For my friend who picked it up in her part of town October 2016. Took a while, it went April 2017. By the way brandnew, unused.