Thrifty me!

I spent a little time in Richmond last week and I found my way to Diversity Thrift, a huge store in an area of town full of warehouses.  I was looking for an old table for a specific purpose (to be revealed in the future).  It had to be old, but not a precious antique.  I wanted to paint it, but would be happy to find something that was a little banged up.  

After visiting quite a few antique and thrift shops, I finally found this little vanity perched on top of a desk in the very back of Diversity Thrift.  I liked the shape and the fact that it was sturdy.  I couldn't figure out what the arms on the table were, though.  Anyone know what those are for?

I figured I could remove the arms pretty easily.  The price was perfect...$35.

It even came with a glass top, though I might not use it in the end...

I like the rustic top a little bit better than the top with the glass on top.  

I visited seven different thrift stores in Richmond on the quest for this table.  I never seem to have much luck at thrift stores.  Erin at Richmond Thrifter makes finding treasure at these shops look easy!


Are you a thrifter?  Do you have luck routinely or do you only score great items once in a while?