Green Console Table
My mom and I hit up the Allegan Antique Market last Sunday and we came out winners for sure. I finally found the perfect table for underneath my Melissa Lyons Boat Print. If you follow me on instagram then you may remember me polling you all on what color table to put underneath it.
I wanted something fun with a pop of color, but I was nervous about having a strong color so close to our blue kitchen island. Most of you wanted our old red buffet from the last house (this painting used to hang above it in our dining area), but we tried it in here and the dimensions sadly weren’t quite right.
I saw this green console table out of the corner of my eye at the flea market and made a beeline for it! The top was covered in stuff, but it was totally calling my name. I even did the whole “I’ll stand here with my hand on it, you go ask him how much it is” thing because I was worried someone else would try to snag it out from under me. Mind you there was no one else in the booth, but it was just one of those things where I knew it was coming home with me. I snagged it for $100.
I asked the guy if he knew what it was made out of or what it was, because the detailing on it was so cool. He told me it was an ancient Indian wedding table…and then proceeded to laugh hysterically. He also offered to hold on to my “thermometer” for me while I shopped, which after much confusion, I realized he meant the old oar I was holding…so, I’m just going to go out on a limb and say he may not be a reliable source of information. He was a character though, and I will definitely visit his booth again next month. I talked to a guy at a different booth who had tables similar to this that he had made out of old scaffolding so that could be the case here too.
Whatever it is or made out of, it goes perfect in this space. It really complements the colors in the painting. You can find more of Melissa’s gorgeous art here. I have another piece of her’s in my bedroom that I can’t wait to share with you soon!
The baskets under the table are a temporary fix. I really wanted some sort of stools under here that we could pull out for extra seating and I found some cute ones (I did a bunch of instastories on them), but they didn’t really work with the legs of the table. I was tempted to keep them because I just wanted it to feel finished over here, but I’m trying to be really intentional about only buying new pieces that are perfect and I absolutely love. Now I’m thinking larger baskets or more of an ottoman idea, but these baskets and pillows are doing the job for now.
I’m so happy to finally have this painting feel more grounded. I still need to work on styling the table a bit more too, but I couldn’t wait to share my fun find with you all!
It looks amazing, I love how you put the colors together, it is so pleasing to the eye! I had two friends that were at that same flea market last Sunday and found some awesome treasures too. One put a picture of an old crate that was marked with Owosso Mfg. Co. on it and a lot of my family lives in Owosso, so she thought we would admire it. She said it was an egg crate from the 1920’s…would have loved to had that!
Oh that sounds so cool, it’s such a great market! I’m hoping to make it to the one in September again.
So pretty! I love your new home so much! Can’t wait to see the rest of it!
I will definitely be blogging all fall about it :)
Perfection??
Thanks!
What an awesome table and a great find! Love it.
Reminds me of a wallpaper’s table but may it be wide enough. What a great find.
I did see a bunch of those there but this one isn’t quite that wide, they are so cool though!
I love how the blue of the pillows and throw kind of tie into the blue in the kitchen. Like a transition! Its wonderful.
Thanks Linda, it worked out really well!
Love the table and I think the baskets underneath look fantastic. Adds a little texture and softness to the rustic table. Love scoring those great finds!!
Yes I agree about the softness, thanks!
Perfection! I’ve never been to the Allegan flea market and I’m going to have to check them out. Love the artwork and how everything mixes so well!
It’s so fun, you should definitely go!
Oh, my! I love, love, love that table! What character! It is incredible there! You have such a touch with decorating and an old piece like that is just right mixed in with the new.
Thanks so much Kathy, I do love to mix old stuff in :)
Love this table- what a great find!
Love how it’s coming along. Darn! i missed your Instagram story. :-( Can’t wait to see what else you do.
It wasn’t that exciting lol, I need to try to be more consistent on my iG stories :)
Love the table…. you cannot over state the value of a great rustic find like this that is such a perfect fit! I love your taste. It looks beautiful!
I agree love those one of a kind pieces, they can totally make a room!
I love your table! I saw one similar (but not the fun green like yours) At Brimfield for the same price. The vendor told me it was a painter’s table?? Anyway, I love yours and now I’m having buyers remorse that I didn’t buy that one at Brimfield.
Really? I recently found out this is actually a wedding table, so neat!
What a perfect piece under your picture! Looks great!
I do not get any credit for helping wrestle that thing to the truck? ? It was such an amazing find and it looks awesome under the painting!!
This is darling! The whole thing…. I actually love the baskets and pillows under it. I thought to myself “what a great idea, I should do that somewhere”. Thanks for sharing.
I really like it! Where is the picture from?
I’m assuming you’ve looked on the Birch Lane and Ballard websites? They have so many ottomans and stools. I have those same baskets! They’re so versatile.
Love it! Yes, I saw this on your IG stories and was looking forward to seeing what you would choose. The baskets look so cute and the blues compliment the kitchen island.
Shelley
Thanks Shelley and thanks for following along on iG :)
What a find on that table! Love the quick fix!