As you know, I love to visit antique shops to find that one antique that noone else sees or appreciates. I like to save some antiques from a certain death (junking) and watch, over a period of months, as I bring them back to life.
I found this antique sofa in a second hand furniture shop. It was a mess and under a bunch of other furniture but I knew when I saw it it was a real treasure. The sofa is about 150 years old (circa 1860) and is made of oak and mahogany wood. I believe it came from Cape May, New Jersey and was being junked. I paid $50 for it. When I was tearing it down I found a reupholstering tag from Nov 15, 1915. I did the woodworking myself and had a local upholsterer do the fabric. It really turned out nice.
