Would this work as a sideboard?

[Cheerio]

I found this dresser on Craigslist and I love it, but we're not really looking for a dresser. We are, however, looking for something to hold our china. Because of the layout of our house, whatever we choose will be located in our living room instead of a dining room.

Would this work? Would it be weird to have a dresser in the living room?

[pitterwoo]

I love that and I want it! Yes you can use it as a sideboard and yes you can use it in your living room.

How much are they asking?

[salsaverde]

I love it! it would not look weird in a living room and love it as a sideboard. Great find, I hope you become the owner of this gem.

[sillygoosegirl]

Looks good to me! Make sure the action on the drawers is nice though. If you are going to store your china in it, you need to be sure it has good drawer action so you don't damage your dishes!

[Cheerio]

They're asking $325. I love it but we're kind of on a spending freeze so I'm going to have to talk DH into it.

I also need to check to see if it fits the space. I guess that's kind of important.

Here's a close-up pic. So pretty!

[stephm0188]

I like it. It's a great piece!

[downtoearth]

I think it would work great.

[tarheels]

It's gorgeous and $325 is a great price. BUT I guarantee you the drawers cannot support china. Sorry. I know that type of dresser and it's lovely, but the drawer bottoms can't support more than sweaters/blankets/tablecloths.

[sierramist03]

Yes that's beautiful

[Cheerio]

Jan 14, 2013 16:21:37 GMT -5 tarheels said:

It's gorgeous and $325 is a great price. BUT I guarantee you the drawers cannot support china. Sorry. I know that type of dresser and it's lovely, but the drawer bottoms can't support more than sweaters/blankets/tablecloths.

Thanks tarheels (and everyone else). I hadn't thought about the weight of the items until I posted here. Maybe I can find another place in my house for it...

[Deleted]

That is absolutely gorgeous!! But I do agree with TH that it's probably better suited for linens and things of that nature. Buy it if you can afford it and use it somewhere else in your house!

[emjacobs]

It is lovely BUT you are on a spending freeze for a reason, is this something that is that important to find a location in your house for to break your spending freeze? Are there going to be other things that you break your freeze for that you don't need?