Feel'in "all" Right

March 11th, 2009 in member junk     
JunkArchitect Jim Healy, contributor
33 users recommend


Lets start the party

I don’t think I’ll be doing any laundry today

Bucket legs
I’ll bet this isn’t what it was originally intended for back in the 50s
The hors doeuvres will be right out

The lid becomes a serving tray

Companies did such a great job with graphics back then...
...and colors

Lets start the party

Let's start the party

Photo: Jim Healy Copyright 2009

This is what you build when you have more “all Buckets” than you know what to do with.

I hand painted the plywood top to match an original lid. Then the paint was slightly aged to complement the well used finish on the buckets. The legs were created by attaching four buckets to the underside of the table top.

It’s definitely one-of-a-kind because that’s the last of my buckets.

 


Pattern or design used: My own design
posted in: member junk, vintage, metal, wood, cottage, artwork, eclectic, industrial, family room, funky, living room, whimsical, furniture, porch, great room, table, retro, sunroom, game room, paint

Comments (30)

Cali_Junk writes: I must say this is one of the most brilliant pieces of pop art / furniture I have ever seen.
Linda
Posted: 8:35 am on October 21st
Galvanized writes: WoW!! I love the table. Do you sell your furniture? Posted: 9:51 pm on August 8th
catbishop writes: Bravo. very cool stuff. all of it. Posted: 10:50 pm on March 27th
Redesigned writes: This is awesome, I actually have one of these exact buckets in my laundry room! I love your "junk style..." Posted: 3:17 pm on March 21st
TrashyChick writes: I absolutely love your table and it would look perfect in my living room.

TC


Posted: 2:21 pm on March 18th
alicemom writes: Well We junkers are ready for lessons, Jim. Another outstanding job. You know it all!
Smiles, alice Posted: 8:36 am on March 14th
itsnotjunk2me writes: I knew this had to be your project when I saw the pic on the junkmail newsletter. You're signature was "all" over it! I love your projects, they are so creative and unique. You're an inspiration to us all. :) Posted: 12:58 am on March 14th
eveh writes: Shoot, that's not so great. Anyone with an ingenious mind, awesome skills and a load of creative talent could have come up with that. LOL Posted: 9:44 pm on March 13th
plumberdaughter writes: Jim, WOW! This is great! I love the lid serving tray. Another great paint job, now I want to do a painting project.
Kim Posted: 3:59 pm on March 13th
vicmac44 writes: OMGosh! How cool is this! I love the idea! Posted: 12:14 pm on March 13th
csudderth writes: WOW--what more can I say. Love it!
Christy Posted: 8:35 pm on March 12th
upyourattic writes: A W E S O M E . . . . . AGAIN!!

Love love love it

Patti Posted: 8:54 pm on March 11th
georgiamoon writes: Jim I am constantly amazed by your talent. I can not imagine being able to paint like you do...you matched the colors perfectly! YOU are something ELSE!!! I was going to make a bunch of "ALL" puns but I decided to spare you..OK?(see) Love all (oops) you projects all (oops again) the time, Georgia Posted: 1:57 pm on March 11th
CottageElements writes: Jim, how does it feel to make women speechless! LOL. This is truly amazing. Awesome job! There's not much more I can add either!

Lani Posted: 12:04 pm on March 11th
NDJunkGirl writes: This is SO COOL!! Great idea - love the tray and the pails as legs. Thanks for posting for all to enjoy! I love the display aspect of it too - the Corona and limes are a great touch! Hope they didn't go to waste...! Andrea Posted: 11:43 am on March 11th
SweetMelissa writes: The cool table, the Corona, the limes...makes me feel like summer is almost here. :) Love it. Posted: 11:20 pm on March 10th
grannijo writes: WOW!!!..this is a "all-some" project...you have very good ideas and looking forward to more of them... When's the party?..sharon Posted: 7:09 pm on March 10th
roadtriplouise writes: Your so creative. I have a all bucket in my bathroom for my magazines.
Ann Posted: 6:50 pm on March 10th
berton718 writes: Jim,
I always look forward to your projects because they are INCREDIBLE!! Please keep the genius coming!! Posted: 5:09 pm on March 10th
fellowjunker writes: Toooooooo funny Jim....love it!!!!!!! Beautiful job and beautifully displayed!!! It is always so fun to see your work.
xojanis Posted: 4:50 pm on March 10th
rebeljunker writes: Well, Mr. Jim, looks like you have it "all" under control. You have ideas I have not seen before!! Di Posted: 2:26 pm on March 10th
Junk_Sophisticate writes: This is the coolest post, Jim! I think your table is unbelievably cool and I still have a hard time imagining how you can replicate it so closely with the real thing. Pretty darn amazing! Love your drink bucket and appetizer tray too and think that they would be so fun to put to use at a party.

Nice work!
Candy
Posted: 12:45 pm on March 10th
suewhitney writes: Jim,

You crack me up! Can I come to the party? Love the table and I think using the lid for a serving tray is ingenious!

Cheers!
Sue Posted: 10:29 am on March 10th
shabbychick writes: Jim, Jim, Jim - that table has it "all"!!! Vintage charm, very functional, fun, and your name is "all" over it!!! The tray is very cool too, and of course the ice bucket - sweet!!

Such a creative piece - I love it!!!

Kathy

P.S. Ya just can't beat the old vintage colors and patina... Posted: 9:55 am on March 10th
artifacts writes: Your artistic abilities and "vision" are awe-inspiring! Posted: 9:47 am on March 10th
JUNKFORFUN writes: LOVE IT. I LOVE OLD BUCKETS AND YOU DID A GREAT JOB WITH THESE. ALSO LIKE THE SERVING TRAY. Posted: 9:41 am on March 10th
SeaGlassLady writes: Amazing...The paint job on the table top looks so authentically vintage, I wondered what it had been used for, until I read yoru comments. Posted: 8:52 am on March 10th
whiteflower writes: unbelievable - I am speechless for once. What a project! Posted: 8:36 am on March 10th
oldnews writes: Again, WOW! There's nothin else to say! Posted: 2:20 am on March 10th
junkinpunkin writes: You have the coolest ideas. I gotta learn how to use some power tools and hook thingys. Posted: 1:15 am on March 10th
You must be logged in to post comments. Click here to login.