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chalky

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15. I'm bookmarking this thread just for your tips alone.

Reply to HeiressofBickworth (Reply #5)

Wed Apr 18, 2012, 09:03 AM

Apr 2012

I've got a couple of pieces that have been "gently used" that I didn't want to ruin with a refinish. Thanks!

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What do you think of this retro bedroom set? [View all] Skip Intro Apr 2012 OP

Nice. elleng Apr 2012 #1

I'll offer $100. Skip Intro Apr 2012 #4

Good. Good luck. elleng Apr 2012 #6

I do like it. Lane has a rep for quality construction. chalky Apr 2012 #2

I need to learn how to refinish - this would be my frist project. Skip Intro Apr 2012 #3

you can rent a u-haul pickup for $19.95 grasswire Apr 2012 #8

Yes, refinishing this set would seriously decrease any future value. crunch60 Apr 2012 #9

$150? Buy it now. And do not refinish. It looks fine as is. n/t sarge43 Apr 2012 #11

$150 for the whole set? HeiressofBickworth Apr 2012 #5

I'm bookmarking this thread just for your tips alone. chalky Apr 2012 #15

Lane is an excellent brand. grasswire Apr 2012 #7

Lovely. Very Art Nouveau sarge43 Apr 2012 #10

walnut n/t grasswire Apr 2012 #25

Get it. sarge43 Apr 2012 #26

yes, I saw "Pueblo Lane bedroom pieces wanted" on the Internet grasswire Apr 2012 #27

Buy it...(if you have the ROOM for it) PassingFair Apr 2012 #12

$150?! Buy it now. Chan790 Apr 2012 #13

My bedroom set is from Lane and is probably over 50 years old LynneSin Apr 2012 #14

Pounce on that puppy pronto hifiguy Apr 2012 #16

I'm curious ... What decade is that from? Arugula Latte Apr 2012 #17

70s grasswire Apr 2012 #24

According to this website, a matching credenza is going for $1,800.00: LeftinOH Apr 2012 #18

ah...Lane's name for the pattern is "Pueblo" grasswire Apr 2012 #19

Butt-ugly IMHO. edbermac Apr 2012 #20

Oh my..... a kennedy Apr 2012 #22

in some parts of the country, retro furniture sells at a premium... grasswire Apr 2012 #23

Particle board smells HORRIBLE when burned. leeroysphitz Apr 2012 #30

In the right room it could be very good. GoneOffShore Apr 2012 #21

Be prepared to do a LOT of dusting...but otherwise, go for it! mnhtnbb Apr 2012 #28

That's groovy. I'd have it in my house. leeroysphitz Apr 2012 #29

I love it ! Tallulah Apr 2012 #31

It looks exactly like my aunt's living room set... zanana1 Apr 2012 #32

so did you nab this? n/t grasswire Apr 2012 #33

After reading all the replies to this thread, and thanks all btw, Skip Intro Apr 2012 #34

Hate to say it but you have to be careful about used furniture mucifer Apr 2012 #35

I would have fun painting all the individual elements and pieces kentauros Apr 2012 #36