Found this heavy, and I do mean heavy, iron ornate base at an estate sale. As you can see, I only paid $4.00 for it. Which was a bargain in itself! I love ornamental ironwork. I think it may have been the base for a reproduction of an old bubblegum machine. Sorry it looks so grungy and grimy. I haven’t had the chance to scrub it yet. I have a couple of ideas of what I might do with it but need to find certain pieces to go with it. Ok, Hometalkers, let’s brainstorm together.🤔. UPDATE: Oops. Forgot to add the dimensions of this piece. It is 24-1/2 inches high and the legs diameter is 16 inches.
Hi Johnavallance. I will try and get you another picture but I’m in the process of decorating my for Christmas. May not be able to do it for a while. Yes, it takes me that long to decorate. So many trees and so little time. 🤪
Hello. I think it might make a sweet small occasional table with a wood round top which can be found at the big box hardware stores. My second choice would be as a plant stand. Possibly attaching a planter to it.
Hi Vimarhonor. Thanks for your response. I’m actually leaning toward using it as a plant stand right now. But by the time I get around to this piece, I may change my mind completely. 🤔
Hi Ann. Thanks for your response and ideas! I’m thinking plant stand right now but who knows what it will become? I will be posting it when I get it done though.
Hi Kathy. We have already played Bama. Was when Saban had COVID-19. We lost. We currently have 18 players on the injury list. About 7 players got really hurt when we played Florida. We lost to them too. Awful year! We always gone to a game in Athens as a family. Really missing going “between the hedges”. Hopefully next year will be better!
Measure the hub in the middle and cut out a circle of wood from a round or square piece of wood to fit over the center piece. Add another piece the same NOT cut out if you don't want the hub to show and use as a side table for a lamp or place a planter on it.
What a great find! It's a gorgeous piece. I would try and get the top plate off and then use add a top to it. I think it would look beautiful with a vintage birdcage on top (if you love birds lol) and then fill it will flowers or evergreen clippings. To add a top you could even use an old register heating grate. I have seen round ones and they are so beautiful looking.
Haha I know that feeling so well! I am all collecting odds and ends knowing that if I wait long enough I'll find the pieces to finish what I want to build :)
I would add a solid top and use it as a plant stand (inside or ouside). I can picture a beautiful fern or any other plant that will overhang the top surface as it grows. Beautiful piece you scored!
Hi Janice. Thanks for your response. I’m leaning toward plant stand or accent table. I looked at this piece on my way out from the estate sale, got home, and then drove back to the estate sale and bought it. Couldn’t get it off my mind. Was lucky it was still there.
I like the ideas listed for a lamp or a table. I could see it in an entryway for an umbrella stand or hat rack or some type of valet to hold your purse, gloves, keys, etc. As a statement piece base, it could easily be topped with a dress form or bird cage.
Hi Catherine. Thank you for your response. Like your ideas and will keep them in mind. I have received so many great ideas now from my fellow Hometalkers that my creative juices are in over drive! Whatever I do with it, I will post it on Hometalk once I get it done. Thanks again.
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i would add a top and make it a bird bath.
Hi Adrienne. Thanks for your response. Will surely keep it in mind.
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Can you provide more pictures showing full length and close ups too?
Hi Johnavallance. I will try and get you another picture but I’m in the process of decorating my for Christmas. May not be able to do it for a while. Yes, it takes me that long to decorate. So many trees and so little time. 🤪
I would add a top and make it an end table. How tall is it?
Hi K Rupp. It measure 24-1/2 inches high and the width diameter of the legs is 16 inches.
I wonder if you can pry the top part off. It could make a cool stand for an outdoor umbrella.
Hi FrugalFamily. Thank you for your response. Your idea is intriguing but I will be using it inside my home.
Hello. I think it might make a sweet small occasional table with a wood round top which can be found at the big box hardware stores. My second choice would be as a plant stand. Possibly attaching a planter to it.
What a terrific find and price congratulations.
Hi Vimarhonor. Thanks for your response. I’m actually leaning toward using it as a plant stand right now. But by the time I get around to this piece, I may change my mind completely. 🤔
I could see it used as a plant stand, bird bath, or a table. I also think a birdcage would look pretty on it.
Hi Ann. Thanks for your response and ideas! I’m thinking plant stand right now but who knows what it will become? I will be posting it when I get it done though.
I love it! My first thought was a lamp base or add a top to it for an accent table. It's a great piece for a steal. You did great.
Hi Kathy. We have already played Bama. Was when Saban had COVID-19. We lost. We currently have 18 players on the injury list. About 7 players got really hurt when we played Florida. We lost to them too. Awful year! We always gone to a game in Athens as a family. Really missing going “between the hedges”. Hopefully next year will be better!
I think you should make it into a lamp. Maybe with a cut glass shade.
Hi Ken. Thanks for your response. Like your idea. If made it into a lamp, it would be a table lamp. That’s a possibility.
Measure the hub in the middle and cut out a circle of wood from a round or square piece of wood to fit over the center piece. Add another piece the same NOT cut out if you don't want the hub to show and use as a side table for a lamp or place a planter on it.
Hi Em again. Another great idea. Will post on Hometalk whenever I did this piece completed.
What a great find! It's a gorgeous piece. I would try and get the top plate off and then use add a top to it. I think it would look beautiful with a vintage birdcage on top (if you love birds lol) and then fill it will flowers or evergreen clippings. To add a top you could even use an old register heating grate. I have seen round ones and they are so beautiful looking.
Haha I know that feeling so well! I am all collecting odds and ends knowing that if I wait long enough I'll find the pieces to finish what I want to build :)
Maybe you can make a garden sign and use it as post to hang the sign off it.
Hi Simple Nature Decor. Like your idea. I will be using this piece indoors but appreciate you taking time to respond.
I would put a granite top on it and use it for a table inside or out.
Hi Dee. Will be sure to post it when I get it done.
I would add a solid top and use it as a plant stand (inside or ouside). I can picture a beautiful fern or any other plant that will overhang the top surface as it grows. Beautiful piece you scored!
Hi Janice. Thanks for your response. I’m leaning toward plant stand or accent table. I looked at this piece on my way out from the estate sale, got home, and then drove back to the estate sale and bought it. Couldn’t get it off my mind. Was lucky it was still there.
I like the ideas listed for a lamp or a table. I could see it in an entryway for an umbrella stand or hat rack or some type of valet to hold your purse, gloves, keys, etc. As a statement piece base, it could easily be topped with a dress form or bird cage.
Hi Catherine. Thank you for your response. Like your ideas and will keep them in mind. I have received so many great ideas now from my fellow Hometalkers that my creative juices are in over drive! Whatever I do with it, I will post it on Hometalk once I get it done. Thanks again.