Last Friday I left a bid on an item at an estate sale. At some estate sales if you don't want to pay the asking price, you are able to leave a bid. Usually the last day of the sale they will go through the bid box and call the high bidder on an item. I rarely leave bids.
This time I did and I was the high bidder.
Chippy blue color. Faded floral fabric. Wonderful lattice cutout pattern. Nice sturdy metal.
We are redoing our bathroom this year and I was hoping to use this in the new improved space.
Voila. A laundry hamper chair. I had never seen one like it before and love the color and details on it. I may end up changing out the faded floral fabric.
Definitely a good prize.
LOVE IT! I'm sure you did too if you made a bid on it. How thrilled you must have been to get that phone call.I've never seen anything like that before.I'm sure you'll put your Magpie Ethel spin to it....although it looks nice as it is. Hopefully you're going to post some pics of your redo :-)
Have a great day!
Posted by: Doreen | January 16, 2013 at 07:29 AM
Smart girl to bid on this one!! I've never seen one either...the colors are the BEST!
chris
Posted by: chris mckinley | January 16, 2013 at 07:39 AM
That is one great and unusual find. So glad you bid and won! The look of it is just so perfect!
And it's a space saver....two for one!!
Posted by: Annette | January 16, 2013 at 07:43 AM
It's both practical and beautiful. I too have never seen a chair/hamper combo. Good call.
Posted by: Sheryl Remy | January 16, 2013 at 07:50 AM
I have never seen one like this and what a great idea to do double-duty. If it doesn't work out for your new bathroom, it would be equally at home in a bedroom. High five!
Posted by: Kathy | January 16, 2013 at 08:28 AM
Oh wow! I haven't seen one like that either and I love it!! Good for you and your bid!!
Linda
Posted by: Linda @ A La Carte | January 16, 2013 at 08:48 AM
New one to me too! Very cool!
Posted by: Diane | January 16, 2013 at 09:46 AM
now isn't that clever?
Posted by: Sarah | January 16, 2013 at 09:48 AM
I've never seen one of these either -- great score, Ethel!
Posted by: Into Vintage | January 16, 2013 at 09:55 AM
Awesome! Wow, never even heard of something like this before... very cool. Can't wait to see what you do with it! Congrats!
Posted by: Maureen | January 16, 2013 at 09:58 AM
How fun! It definitely needed to come to your home.
Posted by: Kim Kenward | January 16, 2013 at 10:06 AM
Love it! I got a cream Redman hamper with a jadeite green lid at a thrift store which I love but I have never seen a seat/hamper like that. I am glad you got it. I especially can't wait to see your bathroom redo. I am counting on it to inspire me. :o)
Posted by: Melissa | January 16, 2013 at 10:28 AM
I live in MI and have never seen anything like this either -way cool,
Posted by: Diane | January 16, 2013 at 02:16 PM
Wow! That is so very cool. Never saw anything like it before. I know it will be a really nice addition to your bathroom.
Posted by: Dianne | January 16, 2013 at 03:52 PM
I LOVE this just as it is now. Does it have a manufacturer's name somewhere on it where you could try to research it? Have never seen anything like this. Fantastic prize indeed!
Posted by: Mary | January 16, 2013 at 05:14 PM
I recently found your blog, and love it. I have only one complaint. I know...who said complaints were allowed?
As I read other reader's posts, I have similar questions. However, I do not see any responses from you. Am I missing something? Is there a private response page?
You are quite the character! Thanks.
Posted by: Kim | January 16, 2013 at 05:45 PM
Kim,
Thanks for the comment. I will try and be better about answering some questions in the comment section. I always answer all the comments that I get via email..less time consuming then doing it via my blog and nice to develop relationships that way with readers.
Questions on the hamper - No makers mark.
Posted by: laurie magpie ethel | January 16, 2013 at 07:09 PM
I have never , EVER seen one ! It's wonderful ! Good for you Laurie ...
Posted by: Lisa W. | January 16, 2013 at 07:21 PM
wow! that is great! i've never seen anything like that! i can't wait to see how it fits in your bathroom redo!
Posted by: rae | January 16, 2013 at 08:19 PM
Ive never seen one either. that is really cool. congrats! I think I would change the fabric too just to give it a little pizazz! but it certainly is adorable the way it is!
happy day!
xoxo
Posted by: vivian | January 17, 2013 at 02:57 AM
Oh! That is just too cute! I love it! karen...
Posted by: karen | January 17, 2013 at 06:35 AM
Wow! That is very cool. I have never seen one like that before. I love the color.
Thanks for sharing your estate sale finds. I love seeing what you bought!
Posted by: KayteeJane | January 17, 2013 at 08:16 AM
What an awesome chair. Never seen one like it. Makes me think I could take a stab at a look-a-like, if I get the ambition. I'm still taking a stab at those 3-d stars you bought some time ago. Actually made one...that looks NOTHING like the ones you have. Oh well...back to the drawing board!
Posted by: Shelley Germann | January 17, 2013 at 12:09 PM
I have been to a LOT of antique stores and have never seen that chair. It is so great. It will add lots of character to your "new" bathroom. You did it again!!!
Mary B.
Posted by: Mary B. | January 17, 2013 at 02:09 PM
What a great find....I love it too, and would have nabbed it for myself if that sale was in my hometown!
Posted by: Mitzi Curi | January 18, 2013 at 03:16 AM
Hi Laurie! Just catching up with you, and boy did I miss alot. That hamper chair is SO unique, and I'm so glad you got it! And the swim cap post? Well let me just say that it put a humungous smile on my face! My Mom had to have more surgery and the last few weeks have been rough, so that was just what I needed to see today. You're AWESOME!!!
Posted by: Carol @ Old Glory Cottage | January 18, 2013 at 11:09 AM
Laurie, You have made my year, and it's still only January! Your swim cap edition is the most wonderful post ever! And this chair, my grandmother had this very chair in pink in her beautifully tiled pink and black bathroom. Oh my gosh, the memories you have given me with all your finds! Fabulous! E
Posted by: Elizabeth | January 18, 2013 at 11:09 PM