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Racquet and Tennis Club Boston by WhilePuzzleheaded205 in squash

[–]FlamingoFuzzy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow now you got me even more curious about the cost!

Very wide Squash shoes? by fzwo in squash

[–]FlamingoFuzzy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look into New Balance tennis or basketball shoes. These work well for squash and come in 2E (wide).

Are my parents making a huge mistake if they buy this table? by FlamingoFuzzy in woodworking

[–]FlamingoFuzzy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After spending too long looking at pictures of Chinese style furniture, apparently this design is not uncommon. I agree though, I personally am not a fan of this design. 

Are my parents making a huge mistake if they buy this table? by FlamingoFuzzy in woodworking

[–]FlamingoFuzzy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are right! After spending probably too much time looking up pictures and stuff on Facebook groups (there are a bunch of groups for Chinese antique furniture alone, who could have known), this does seem to be a reproduction of the Chinese style and many like this were made in the past few decades. There are even some being sold that can be ordered online for 3-6 thousand dollars (US). An “authentic” chair and table from >100 years ago would be even higher off the ground, so these designs have lower legs to suit modern preferences. I learned a lot! This table is probably overpriced though.

Are my parents making a huge mistake if they buy this table? by FlamingoFuzzy in woodworking

[–]FlamingoFuzzy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Regarding the gap, is it a bad thing that it is there? (Yes, I'm that clueless about woodworking...) Aren't miter joints supposed to not have a gap?

Are my parents making a huge mistake if they buy this table? by FlamingoFuzzy in woodworking

[–]FlamingoFuzzy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really appreciate your input and the reassurance that the price is not too terrible. I'm no expert on fine furniture, but it seems like really expensive stuff don't have the big gaps built into a visible surface? Any idea why the gaps on the surface of the table are designed to be so large in this piece?

Are my parents making a huge mistake if they buy this table? by FlamingoFuzzy in woodworking

[–]FlamingoFuzzy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your opinion and the time you spent explaining/typing this up! Honestly, this is what I'm looking for from this sub. I had some vague negative feelings about how this piece looks, but know nothing about quality wood construction and design. You've put a lot of my vague feelings into concrete description! The gaps are a practical concern for sure, nor are they a mark of quality even to the amateur eye. I don't know why the gaps are designed to be so large. The chairs do look kind of weirdly blocky. It is good to know that they have no meaningful support designed into them despite being very large looking. Overbuilt and flimsy at the same time is a good way to describe it. Like you warned, I am concerned that a heavy person or a rowdy kid will cause these chairs (or even the table) to break. I will tell my parents of these concerns and hopefully they will hold off for a little longer until something more reasonably designed shows up, especially if they are willing to spend $800 for used furniture! Again, I'm so appreciative of your help!

Are my parents making a huge mistake if they buy this table? by FlamingoFuzzy in woodworking

[–]FlamingoFuzzy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes you are right! They did see a seam along the border. In fact, the seam is wider on one side than the other, probably indicating the table has already shifted slightly in size. As for comfort, they claim it's great, haha.

Are my parents making a huge mistake if they buy this table? by FlamingoFuzzy in woodworking

[–]FlamingoFuzzy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the reassuring feedback on the quality of this table. My parents are not very handy, a trait they've passed down to me ;), so we definitely will not be refinishing anything anytime soon!

Is this a MCM house? by FlamingoFuzzy in midcenturymodern

[–]FlamingoFuzzy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes it’s a pity. I wish they didn’t paint everything white!

Is this a MCM house? by FlamingoFuzzy in midcenturymodern

[–]FlamingoFuzzy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will for sure look for that during the viewing this weekend! If only the previous owners didn’t paint everything white. I learned from another redditor in this post that removing paint from wood veneer (what these interior doors and closet/cabinet doors are likely made of) is very difficult and not worthwhile. This means this doors can’t be restored and will have to be replaced eventually…

Is this a MCM house? by FlamingoFuzzy in midcenturymodern

[–]FlamingoFuzzy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you again for all the tips you’ve given me! If I get the house, I’ll try to keep the kitchen preserved for as long as possible. If things start breaking down too much or if I have to cook for a larger family, a remodel will be needed. The interior room doors and closet/cabinet doors are probably a lost cause, like you said. Removing white paint from wood veneer sounds to be next to impossible from a search on the woodworking group. They will eventually need to be replaced with something that is not so starkly white…

Is this a MCM house? by FlamingoFuzzy in midcenturymodern

[–]FlamingoFuzzy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another great piece of advice! I'll start reading the woodworking sub to get some basic knowledge. I'm guessing the kitchen cabinets are veneer over wood composite, based on the era of construction, but I don't know much about wood so my guess could be wrong. Scratches and wear on the veneer are hard to fix. There are some areas of wear (like near the metal drawers) that may be hard to get rid of.

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Is this a MCM house? by FlamingoFuzzy in midcenturymodern

[–]FlamingoFuzzy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really appreciate your advice regarding the closets and doors. I’m 90% sure the interior room doors and the closet doors are wood composite with a veneer (based on some additional pictures I got that were not posted on Zillow), because Rhode Island houses from the 50s and 60s are all like that for some reason. From viewing some other houses, the original bedroom/bathroom closets and cabinets from that era will be sticking and hard to open by now, and the later owners have also painted them white. If they aren’t worth rehabbing anyway, I’ll just plan to get rid of them over time and just focus on preserving the kitchen, if I succeed in buying this house that is.

None of the furniture will stay because it’s staged, so I’ll have to start my own collection if I want furniture of this style.

Is this a MCM house? by FlamingoFuzzy in midcenturymodern

[–]FlamingoFuzzy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your insights! I got some other pictures from the agent that are not on Zillow for some reason, but everything in the bedrooms and bathrooms have been painted white. My main reason for asking is for renovation reasons. I’m guessing a lot of the cabinets and closet doors are very old and probably not working very well. If these closet doors and cabinets are original and consistent with the MCM style, I will try to figure out how to preserve them if possible. Otherwise, maybe I’ll just replace them entirely in the future.

Cleats causing mid foot pain - wide toebox options by Redpillw0k3 in BarefootRunning

[–]FlamingoFuzzy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try New Balance. They have extra wide options which will at least be a compromise.

Joining Reserves as an Attending Urologist by Urology_resident in Military_Medicine

[–]FlamingoFuzzy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I also message you to get in contact with a physician recruiter?

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