tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273183782488743991.post6380304119814581539..comments2023-03-30T05:46:01.959-07:00Comments on crooked shmooked: BROYHILL BRASILIAHeidi Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09405820713833564078noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273183782488743991.post-3021976032412010412012-02-21T15:03:51.081-08:002012-02-21T15:03:51.081-08:00I just found out last night, quite by accident, th...I just found out last night, quite by accident, that my not so liked bedroom furniture is Broyhill Brasiila. I have a queen headboard, 9 drawer dresser and landscape mirror. All in pretty goodshape. Now, to find a buyer..........sunyinflahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02018805492140390571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273183782488743991.post-23781501873740788682011-02-16T08:08:38.487-08:002011-02-16T08:08:38.487-08:00I just purchased a set that already had the top pa...I just purchased a set that already had the top painted black with the seats reupholstered in black vinyl. I think it looks great, but I'm not a purist: )You can see how it could potentially look here (please ignore the yellow walls and bare decor, I just moved in): <br />https://picasaweb.google.com/111373056740719037003/20110117?authkey=Gv1sRgCPSXgpya3a-soAE&feat=directlinkAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13891937396492506901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273183782488743991.post-52587339593361825312011-01-05T15:20:15.782-08:002011-01-05T15:20:15.782-08:00Oh my, you are one lucky girl! The Brasilia colle...Oh my, you are one lucky girl! The Brasilia collection is indeed highly coveted and valuable. Don't paint them. Ok to change upholstery but a slight shame if it's original and in good condition. I hear ya though if it doesn't match with anything. How fantastic that these were passed down from your grandmother! <br /><br />After years of looking and never thinking I'd be able to find my own Brasilia I just happened across a dresser and nightstand set. I'm driving more than 3 hours one way to pick them up! I know people that have driven out of state though so my story is not so bad. Thanks for sharing this post!Rhan Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16469580427714667535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273183782488743991.post-17275216378713201942010-09-28T22:06:57.188-07:002010-09-28T22:06:57.188-07:00I have that dining room set from early marriage, i...I have that dining room set from early marriage, it is now 46 years old! When we moved the house we are in now I recovered the seats but the original fabric is still under the new. I am thinking of removing the new fabric.<br /><br />AnnUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01215807124217667636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273183782488743991.post-41258105981591293722010-07-29T22:42:59.618-07:002010-07-29T22:42:59.618-07:00Just listed this Brasilia Modular Bookcase 2-piece...Just listed this Brasilia Modular Bookcase 2-piece unit. It's in excellent condition.http://cgi.ebay.com/Broyhill-Brasilia-2-Piece-Modular-Bookcase-/250674717143?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a5d60a1d7furnishmevintagehttp://furnishmevintage.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273183782488743991.post-49037564626568108662010-07-05T16:14:23.388-07:002010-07-05T16:14:23.388-07:00You might have already recovered the seats by now ...You might have already recovered the seats by now as this is an old line. If not and the upholstery happens to be a gold checkerboard pattern with birds in every other check then I'd maybe keep it as it is original to the set. If you don't like it you might be able to sell the seats to a more die hard collector by trading out the seats. Then recover those.<br /><br />Chris, the value goes up and down with this stuff. I depends on where you are, too. On the coasts it seems to cost about double what you'll pay for the same piece in say Kansas City. Also, it depends on whether you are buying from a shop that has to pay for its building, or from an individual. Look on Ebay, but knock that "buy it now" price in half.<br /><br />I wouldn't paint them, but I'm a guy. Guys hardly ever want to paint over wood if it looks ok. You didn't inherit a gold mine but maybe your kids (or their kids) will.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273183782488743991.post-4467909422755734162009-09-11T09:42:20.262-07:002009-09-11T09:42:20.262-07:00I recently purchase the exact hutch at a thrift st...I recently purchase the exact hutch at a thrift store yesterday for $30.<br />At first the lady wanted $45., but I held old and got it for less! Anyway, when I got it home I noticed the label in the drawer and decided to do a google search. I was amazed to see that this Broyhill Brasilia line happens to be a collectible and is commanding a hefty price! This piece was going for over a $1000. alone! If you want, you can find more of it on Ebay too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273183782488743991.post-77520085374643068342009-08-30T18:37:47.451-07:002009-08-30T18:37:47.451-07:00Does anyone know the value of this collection?Does anyone know the value of this collection?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04246293280574353705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273183782488743991.post-30971834838006225002009-06-05T22:02:42.683-07:002009-06-05T22:02:42.683-07:00Those are great! If they're in good shape, I u...Those are great! If they're in good shape, I understand not painting them. Changing the fabric though - that would be a great update (in my opinion). How fun to find that article!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618791529567648903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273183782488743991.post-56621345144967750092009-06-01T18:05:07.554-07:002009-06-01T18:05:07.554-07:00Ang- I can't wait to see it! I have a dresser ...Ang- I can't wait to see it! I have a dresser from grandma's that I'm going to paint. Not sure what color yet.<br /><br />Barb- I was looking forward to your input since you are the wonderful furniture painter. I agree. I think I will definitely recover the chairs, but keep the wood as is. : )Heidi Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09405820713833564078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273183782488743991.post-67066503871540788822009-06-01T17:49:09.318-07:002009-06-01T17:49:09.318-07:00ok...these are fantastic ....and even though I'...ok...these are fantastic ....and even though I'm the huge painter that I am, I would say these are an heirloom and in great shape .....two reasons that keep me from painting things! I think you are right to leave them as is, but totally recover the chairs with a fun fabric if you want.......just my little two cents! <br /><br />Grandmom has great taste! xoxoknackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08644736484309487522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273183782488743991.post-45027799232541963192009-06-01T14:59:09.215-07:002009-06-01T14:59:09.215-07:00Grandma would be glad that you are enjoying them! ...Grandma would be glad that you are enjoying them! Good thing you found that article before painting them. (Although it would be super cool to see them in some great color...)<br />I am attempting to paint the dresser that I got from the house. We will see. I want it black!familyof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/11434473741396105196noreply@blogger.com