8.16.2011

his new obsession...

Oh that Andrew Henry he likes a little mystery. 

The photo AH showed you yesterday was the back of our latest find - a 1959 TV, Stereo and Record Player all in one!  We live in a pretty modern house but we both love vintage (me more than him) and mid-century is our favorite.  I wanted something unique to sit underneath our TV and had my fingers crossed I'd find a piece that included a record player - love that scratchy sound that comes from a record don't you?  I've been looking for a year to find something I liked in my bargain price range.  Thank You G-dub!

This piece was looking a little worse for wear when we brought her home but my sweet husband has him some bad fixer upper skills and he got her lookin' like new.  The best part is - he also got everything working again.  We can watch black and white TV (but we don't), listen to the radio or play records.  Mostly we just have a unique piece in our living room for the screamin' deal price of $50.  I'm thrilled.


I think the old gal can hold her own against all the new and modern don't you?


I almost forgot - it even came with the manuals and original store receipt!

13 comments:

jandjhome said...

Iove this! I've been wanting a mid century piece to house our electronics too. Awesome find!!!

quintessence said...

Wow - I hate to admit that I remember our neighbor having one of these!!

Jo @ In Corners of My Mind said...

Love it! It looks great and such a cool find. thanks for sharing...and not making us wait too long to figure out what AH's pic was all about.
Happy Tuesday!

Maria said...

Looks like it was MADE for that spot - perfect! I'd wait until there is a really old movie showing on TV like - The Wizard of Oz, or To Kill A Mockingbird, Vertigo, West Side Story - most of which are from its same era (except ole Ozzy - that predates her a bit!). How awesomely wonderful would THAT be! Call MJM and plan it during the holidays - oh - then you could do Its a Wonderful Life!

Erika Lee @ A Tiny Rocket said...

i always love having something old then making it new again.

French Basketeer.com said...

You two are amazing! Great work, great style!

KR said...

OMGosh! I love the "reveal"! Well you certainly kept that purchase under your hat! It looks fabulous! I love it! It is perfect!

Felicity said...

I knew it!

A-H really is a combo of McFly and Mcgyver as proved by your 'back to the future' combo - brilliant!

xx F

Silver Strands said...

Oh WOW - wowie! It looks amazing.

Stitchfork said...

Teamwork! And the piece looks great paired with modern technology!
xo Cathy

MaiPie said...

Looks great. That piece looks perfect there! Love the contrast :)

bronwyn said...

I LOVE that piece and I can't believe you got it for $50! It looks great!

pamela said...

sam must have owned that in his past life! he loves that stuff and keeps his receipts and manuals for everything!!
looks cool.
reminds me of vintage bar kenny used to have.