I’ve decided to start of series of McCoy Monday posts. As many of you know, I collect McCoy Pottery, and I thought it would be fun to share some favorite pieces over the course of several weeks. I’m a little bit late getting this post up today, but I promise I’ll do better next Monday. This flower pot is in my favorite of the McCoy colors. As with a true aqua, sometimes it looks a little greener, sometimes it looks a little bluer. This particular color of McCoy is entirely responsible for my growing love of aqua, robin’s egg blue, and turquoise. As I began to buy more pieces in this color, I found myself using aqua in my decorating. And so it began. This pattern is called Sand Dollar and I have two of them.
The $5 chair? Are you interested? Husband and I were out and about yesterday. I was looking for little presents for a swap I am taking part in. Don was along for the ride. We went into one shop and before I knew it, Don was calling out for me to ‘come look at this chair!’ It was marked, $5 today only. It wasn’t something I would normally be drawn to, but darned if I didn’t start to like it. Don was thinking he could use it when he sings and performs in public, which he can, of course, but I thought it might look good with the spinet desk, too. The chair we had there was too big, if you remember, and I thought this one might be better in that regard. It is made by Thonet (the original label is on the underside of the chair.) Thonet was famous for making wonderful bentwood chairs. Don paid the $5 and while he was standing there waiting for me, someone offered him $25 for it. Hmmm. We could have made a profit. But instead, we brought it home with us.
It is battered and scuffed, especially on the lower legs, but you know I like my furniture a bit loved and distressed. I also love mixing styles because I like an eclectic look. Oh, and look at the nailhead trim:
I’m liking this little bargain. So far, Don is winning the battle of the bargains. He found the dollhouse table which is a beautiful cream-colored coffee table for $10.50 and now this chair for $5.00.
I intend to give him a run for his money.
Love the chair, the color is fantastic. Still thawing out here, it is freezing in my house>
Beautifully yummy McCoy piece you’ve shared. I look forward to the future M-Mondays!! That chair is just wonderful, too, especially the nailhead trim!!
Glad you took the time to stop by my blog and say hi!!
Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
Ok Claudia, we need to get together sometime and shop! great find:)
Hi: Hope you are having a good Monday. I am tired from watching Noah, but I love to do it. I love the McCoy. I have a very small collection too. I can’t wait to see all of yours. The chair is stunning. What a find! Blessings my friend. Martha
Great find! I have a $5 rocking chair purchased from a roadside tag sale a couple of years ago, and it’s become an “old friend” and favorite in our home. Love it that your leaving “as is”..
Claudia,
I LOVE that color too…McCoy is soooo PRETTY and always in style!
Blessings,
Linda
CAN YOU HEAR ME SQUEAL AND DO THE HAPPY DANCE……
I HAVE LONG ADMIRED THE HEADER YOU USE TO HAVE FEATURING YOUR McCOY POTTERY….I LOVE McCOY POTTERY AND I LOVE YOU CLAUDIA,FOR DOING THIS MONDAY FEATURE….HOW AWESOME.
I WILL BE HERE EVERY MONDAY WITH McCOY BELLS ON…HAHA
I LOVE YOUR NEW BLOG HEADER HOWEVER BUT IT IS JUST YOU HAD THE McCOY HEADER WHEN I MET YOU.
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THE CHAIR AND ONLY 5.00 IS A “B–A–R–G–A–I–N”
YOU CERTAINLY BRIGHTENED MY MONDAY EVENING.
BLESSINGS
A GRACIE ANN PECK AND A HUG AROUND THE NECK
SIMPLY DEBBIE
TELL YOUR PARENTS HELLO….I THINK IT IS SO PRECIOUS THAT THEY READ YOUR BLOG. THEY CERTAINLY RAISED A WONDERFUL DAUGHTER…
I would have loved to found that chair. I love the design of it and the color AND the upholstery tacks around it, honey! Great find.
OOOooooh, our new great grandchild is a GIRLLLLLLLL!!!! Our GD’s hubby said, “Oh boy, here comes the pink and glitter.” He’s so right…..
xoxo,
Connie
I love the McCoy piece, such a lovely color!! Good job on the chair there hubby!! lol I really love it, it has a lot of character and a rich color. Don’t you just love those yummy kind of bargains? Yay you, love it!
♥ Teresa
Claudia – what a steal! I agree – a little bit of wear and tear adds oodles of charm and character to vintage pieces! LOVE it! What a perfect day to happen across it! Wonder what they’d had it priced at before?
Also, I had to tell you in your previous post that Nellie is just adorable!! I loved your take on her look.. yes, a tad jealous maybe! ha ha
As always, your McCoy is wonderful! Looking forward to seeing even more of your collection. McCoy Mondays is a great idea!… Donna
what a great find!!! Funny how much we have in common, I too collect McCoy pottery, I have several different colors but mostly I go for the truer green!
I love both pieces Claudia! The colors of both of them are perfect :) What a find for $5!! And it looks perfect with the desk!
That chair is beautiful! And I am going to have to head to my mom’s house and take lots of pictures of McCoy. Mom has a ton of pretty ones in “your” color! hehehe!
The nail heads along the top of the chair are amazing. What a good eye Don has! Your vase is gorgeous too, love that color, I’ve always loved turquoise and it really pops with a variety of colors too. Hope your week is going well!
Love the McCoy! I have some and would like more and the greenish color is my favorite as well. The chair is wonderful.
Carol
Hi Claudia How a u!!! happy belated new year for you and yours!
I love your post!
xoxo
Claudia, I just love your McCoy Pottery and this little pot is a keeper! I love the name of it too!
Wow! What a chair and what a bargain! I would have snapped it up too! Gee, I wish I lived where you live to have so many wonderful places to shop and lay down some cold hard cash! LOL! It looks awesome with the desk too.
Thanks for sharing and I’m looking forward to seeing more of your pottery!
Hugs,
Teresa
Claudia….love your McCoy pot, the color is quite addictive! That chair is sooo cool, such a nice pop of color it brings!
have a great day:)
paula
What a great bargain on the chair. I love the color and the worn legs do give it character.
Blessings!
Gwen
I love your McCoy pot! and the chair too! What a perfect color!!!