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Wire Basket with a great rusty finish

Spools added dimension

Glass top was a $2.00 garage sale find

Here's the Sign

Wire Basket with a great rusty finish

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Laundry Basket from an estate sale becomes a great side table with the addition of a glass top. The spools were purchased at a garage sale the same day and placed in the basket to keep them from rolling around. They became an element that made the basket more interesting, so I left them as-is.

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Funky_Junk_Donna writes: Crazy awesome table! Posted: 2:51 am on June 27th

junkermidge writes: I sooooo love that table! The spools inside are great, too!
Midge Posted: 8:43 pm on January 7th

SnowmanHill writes: Cool idea! I love the basket, and how fun to change it out every now and then. Love it!!! Krista Posted: 1:55 pm on January 7th

shabbychick writes: What a great table - such simple/elegant design - and to think it was just an old laundry basket!! I love how the spools display in it!

And the car sign is really awesome!

Thanks for sharing.

Kathy Posted: 12:35 pm on January 7th

JunkArchitect writes: The sign behind the chair is cool but I didn’t make it, I found it at an antique shop a few years ago. It’s a list of brands a certain used car dealership sold in the late 30’s. That’s all the information I could get out of the antique dealer. Each slat is held to the other by little hooks.
I’ll take a photo and add it to this post.
Posted: 4:52 pm on January 6th

JUNKFORFUN writes: I NEVER WOULD HAVE THOUGHT OF THAT, BUT I LOVE IT.
I'D ALSO LIKE TO SEE MORE OF THE SIGN BEHIND THE BASKET TABLE. IS IT A LIST OF CARS? AND DID YOU MAKE OR BUY IT? Posted: 3:30 pm on January 6th

georgiamoon writes: Ok this must be the least complicated project you have ever done. I love the simplicity of it and the spools do add the depth that this piece needed. Isn't it great when It all falls together...It was meant to be! Georgia Posted: 1:54 pm on January 6th

MimiToria writes: Love the simplicity and style of your new table. I have the glass top in my basement, if only I could find one of these. Love them.
Beautiful design as always.
Gretchen Posted: 9:36 am on January 6th

Junk_Sophisticate writes: You know I keep trying to find the "Buy It Now" button on your posts and it just isn't there. Darn. This table is fantastic! Love the deal you got on the tabletop as well. My kind of find.

Candy Posted: 8:58 am on January 6th

FunktionalJunk writes: This is so great! I agree with the others...the spools add so much interest inside the basket. You always have the coolest ideas! Thanks!

Leah Posted: 8:39 am on January 6th

writes: This is great Jim! I love it. And I love how you kept the spools in the basket. I really enjoy reading your posts. You are a very talented guy. Keep 'em coming!

JennyK Posted: 1:34 am on January 6th

csudderth writes: I really like the look of this table--and best of all, I have 2 of these wire hampers. I use one in the kitchen to put my onions, etc. in but the other one is just waiting for a use. Thanks for sharing your idea.
Christy Posted: 10:39 pm on January 5th

rebeljunker writes: You definitely have chosen the right name "Junk Architect".
I really enjoy seeing your work! Such new ideas!!
Di Posted: 10:30 pm on January 5th

fleamrktchic writes: Love the stylish table what an awesome idea!! I am going to go dig the one I have in the basement out and finally put it to use. I hope I can find something as equally great as those spools to put in it. Posted: 10:12 pm on January 5th

CottageElements writes: JA, I love your stuff. This is a fab reuse. I need to get me one of those! Thanks again!

Lani Posted: 9:49 pm on January 5th

suewhitney writes: Ah haha isn't it funny when that happens? Like chocolate and peanut butter. The spools look fabulous in the basket. I'm glad you left them that way!

Thanks!
Sue Posted: 9:21 pm on January 5th

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