The auction ended on Valentines Day and no one else was paying attention to it. I've seen single panels from these go for more than I paid for it. I always wanted one but never thought I would have one!
Yep. Only time I've ever picked up something at an auction and had total strangers come up to congratulate me. $200 plus auction fee, so about $221, total. I already had a full size futon mattress to fit. Only other expense was a bunch of wood cleaner and wax. I spent 3 days conditioning the wood and it assembled quite easily.
That's incredible, I'm actually insanely happy for you, going to sleep in that and knowing how massive of a bargain it was must be the most satisfying feeling ever
Never pass it on to anyone who won't use it as a reading nook or equivalent, please. If redditors can hodl, you can treat this gift of fate deservingly.
My grandparents raised me for much of my childhood and they had a bed very similar to this one. It was exquisite, and I didn’t realize just how extraordinary it was until I was a little bit older.
My grandpa, the one who always slept in that bed, passed away two years ago during COVID. He was in China, my mom (his daughter) and I were stuck in the US. I wish I had enough money to get it shipped over here because to me that’s an incredibly special family heirloom. I miss him more than I can ever put into words.
Thank you for taking the time to read my little comment and for saying that.
For me, the only downside of being raised mostly by grandparents who were your childhood parental figures was that as you get older, you realize that you’re going to lose them much sooner than your parents.
But like they say, better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all.
SHUT YOUR FACE OMG!!!
This is my dream.
My dream decor is "opium den" chic. Dark wood, lots of pillows and fabric. Little cubby hole places to snuggle. This is perfect, wow. Enjoy the heck out of it for me!!!
god, what i’d give to have one of these frames. absolutely stunning and ornate detail. never seen one before and im in love!! Watch out OP because if i ever get the gas money, i’m off like a rocket to your house 🏃♂️
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u/RomaniRye May 03 '22
It's an antique Chinese wedding bed made out of teak. There are no screws or nails at all. Amazingly, I got it, completely intact, for $200.