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Hubby came home with this buggy and didn't realize until researching that it's broken...I am dying to break it down and salvage all but the hideous ribbon threaded thru it. Come on and inspire me with any ideas you have. I absolutely have to make a lamp with one of the wheels. Any other ideas?  Thank you in advance!

Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com · Answer

Personally I would restore this stroller. You can always purchase wheels and items that can be made into other objects. This is a real gem and may be worth much more if properly restored. It would be a shame to take such a great piece apart.

Dolores · Answer

I too would restore it, would love to have it. Would put a miniature horse to it and go for rides around the farm. Please don't take it apart.

Victoria Larsen Stencils · Answer

I would take all the foofie stuff off and literally make a garden planter out of it. Wouldn't that be adorable right by the front door?

Kimm at Reinvented and RoadKill Rescue · Answer

The wheels would be beautiful in a foyer table similar to my bicycle wheel table.

Jeanette S · Answer

I too would re-purpose it! I would just clean it up and then redo all the fabric on it. Then just clean it up...but not too much. It would make a great blanket pillow holder for a guest room or even to use every day in the master suite. Or you could put it in the den to hold all those throws and things the kids have to have in there.

Nikki · Answer

I think it would even be a cute end table if you took off the rails on the top and the fabric etc..I think there are a lot of neat thing you could probably do with this, I can't wait to see what you decide =)

Valerie · Answer

I would keep it pretty much the way it is - it is way too nice to repurpose. What about getting a valuation from one of your local dealers and reselling it. Alternatively, if you have a porch, this might be a perfect addition, perhaps with the addition of a flower pot (just make sure that you have a suitable drip-tray so as to prevent any damage to the fabric). It is gorgeous just the way it is!

Korie Nordstrom · Answer

I am a photographer and I can tell you that other photogs would pay top $ for that to use as a prop. You could recover the material into a linen or something versatile, strengthen all the parts and resell it!

Sheree Hughes-Irwin · Answer

Took mine to Antiques Roadshow.....mine from the 1920s ....and wicker. Not worth much as doll carriage, maybe $50 and another person had an older one.....same thing. Do what you wish with it. Restore is always an option but update it to get rid of the ribbon, lol. I also have wagon wheel lamps, yes, that would be fun. Or wheel off an hung on a wall. The spokes from the back and sides would make frames form antique photos.
Have fun!

Connie Smith · Answer

I would keep it as is and make it in to a Santa sleigh. It would be beautiful with packages wrapped, with a burlap bag full of some old toys... Maybe on the front porch or if your home is large enough next to your tree.. I would NOT put it outside.. Only on a covered porch.. You take a chance of it being broken down by the in-climate weather... It is beautiful as is...

Rosemary Kelly · Answer

I'd restore it. It's gorgeous! Any bike store will give you old rims, usually free.

Brooke · Answer

I would not take it apart. I would get rid of the fabric and strengthen it ,make it sturdy. If you have a sheltered porch put it by the door and put pots of flowers in it and change it out as the seasons change. I wouldn't be afraid to paint it either. Antiqued of course. Please don't dismantle it.

Kacy · Answer

@Julie Moyna , as a photographer, I would LOVE to have this as a piece to my collection of props. It really is a beauty! However, I do understand you wanting to do something else with it.

JoAnn · Answer

I agree with Woodbridge Environmental! This a real gem there are not many of these left, I would get expert advise before cleaning it as you may ruin the value of it. If it is not something that goes with your decor I would put it in an antique store for someone to fall in love with and that will pass it on to the next generation.

Kayo Frazier · Answer

Keep the blue silk padding for the seat...Replace the yellow & blue on the sides with old, distressed leather belts woven bet. wooden spokes & then add a few darker & lighter blue pillows.

Julie Moyna · Answer

Thanks Kaye!  I love the idea with the belts!

Chris Peterman · Answer

That is a cool peice & I wouldn't break it up, but I'm more of a purest.  I'd definitely take the ribbons off, find a woodcrafter & get the bumper replaced if u want, clean it up real good with soap & water, & replace the cushion material.  Then I'd put it in my living room or bedroom & use it as a piece of furniture to sit on or .... maybe even mount a lamp on it somewhere unique.  It'd make a great bedside or side table next to a chair.  There is so much u can do with this without breaking it down.  love it.

Dolores · Answer

So pleased that you have decided to keep it, just tidy it up a bit, I think you are still going to have lot of fun with it. Good luck and you keep me posted.

Kacy · Answer

Sure, I would love to fly to Santa Clarita, CA to rent that beautiful carriage. :) Enjoy no matter your decision on how to use it. I am sure you will come up with something good!

Georgia Lyman · Answer

Since I have a doll collection, they would go in the buggy

Darlene Clonts · Answer

Fix it up for a kitty bed

Judy Martin · Answer

just pack it up & sent it to me !! I love old things & I will fix it up and Keep the look & make IT Look Special... I would remove the ribbon & add Better seating on it to look fuller ...but keep the old look I love this! how much?

N J Gross · Answer

This is so beautiful and it would be a shame to break it down. If I had it, I would put it on the front porch and decorate it with plants for each season.

Patty Morgan · Answer

Spring is in the air. It would look nice if you could put a box on top and fill it with herbs or flowers. The wear of the out doors would give a more rustic look too.

Patty Morgan · Answer

I just read the other comments and if it is worth money don't put it in your garden. I would only do this if it was falling apart and you wanted to give it a new home. The water and sun will put wear on the wood.

Bev Knight Woodley · Answer

That is an awesome buggy !!! I'd leave it exactly like it is & maybe set a Boston Fern in it for display

Nancy Sportello · Answer

I would fill with flowers and place on the lawn.

Penny Kunkel · Answer

It could be worth $ so I wouldn't do anything to it until you did some research , It's a cool piece of history either way

Shari Veater · Answer

That is TRULY a great find! I would repair it and maybe take off the material and use outside for s 'seasonal' decoration...pumpkins and scarecrows with bright red and orange mums in the Fall...ideas are endless!

Lora (Howard) Cotton · Answer

I wouldn't 'scrap out' any of it - EXCEPT that hideous ribbon. It's still a beautiful piece, and I believe would hold more value if you didn't break it apart.

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