Jubilee Furniture weekly update post for Thursday, September 25, 2014

With work underway on enclosing the overhang (which will add much needed warehouse space and more showroom) the front façade is also getting a face-lift! This is what the building looked like yesterday afternoon.

Though the Jubilee Furniture building sign has – temporarily – been removed – our red sign on North Ave. is there to point you into our drive! We will continue normal operations throughout the construction. Our store hours are Thursdays and Fridays from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

We have lots of selection and your purchase – as always – helps support the programs and services offered through Outreach Community Ministries.

Here’s a small selection of what you’ll find in the store today (see more at the Furniture Gallery!):

there are several (two? three?) sets of these outdoor tables with four chairs – some minor rust – priced $85 for the set; three outdoor small round side tables – need some work – priced $1 each

absolutely gorgeous, oak drop left table priced $145

blue checked wingback with ottoman in good condition – priced $125

amazing retro coffee table priced $125; matching end tables are priced $65 each (all in good condition. some minor scratches)

gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous cherry wood table with 2 leaves and table pads – for $165; I’ve shown these amazing Sligh Lowry retro upholstered chairs before – they are in mint condition and priced $540 for all four of them

Room & Board four piece sectional (could be configured differently than what’s shown) – some wear – priced $225; round glass and metal coffee table is priced $168.78 (which is 25% off the Jubilee Furniture original price)

fun, cherry red swivel chair – sits low to the ground and isn’t very comfortable (just keeping it real) – priced $20

man oh man – I LOVE this green, speckled, retro sofa table – great condition – priced $95

I also LOVE the shade on this lamp which is priced $40

Sealy brand loveseat priced $85; matching sofa for $115. Fantastic contrasting trim – both in good condition

wonderful plaid slipper chairs – priced $65 each and there are two of them

fabulous green/blue leather wingback – made by The Lackawanna Leather Co. – priced $145 and in excellent condition

another nice leather piece – this time a sleeper sofa and it’s a lovely gray leather and pleather – priced $265

Lane brand sofa with one ottoman – priced $225; matching chair with one ottoman for $175. All look to be in great condition

fun striped sofa – needs spot cleaning and there’s some fading and frayed trim – priced $35

lovely table with self storing leaf and six chairs for $255. In great condition – this is the same set from different angels with the sun shining in the second one – color of the wood is sorta in between the two photos

we’ll end with this statement piece – it’s a white laminate w/gray trim table with two leaves and seven chairs – in great condition – priced $115 for the set

And thus ends another weekly post – dear reader! I hope you’re enjoying this amazing fall weather and – fyi – Christmas is three months from today! Teehee!

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Jubilee Furniture weekly update post for Thursday, September 18, 2014

Though my husband and I had a lovely vacation last week – I was pleasantly surprised how nice it felt to get back to work on Monday. I like being busy and I like what I do – which makes for a wonderful combination!

And what I do is interact with individuals and businesses who want to donate good-to-excellent used furniture to Jubilee Furniture. We offer free pick-up service (though the furniture for donation must be “street level” – no stairs) and an IRS approved donation receipt is provided to all donors. Click here for a short list of items we do not accept and here to complete an online donation form. We’ve also created a unique “donation hot line number” which is 630.337.1467 (again this number is just for incoming donation calls – all store inquires should use the store number which is 630.784.2890 – thank you!).

Due to the generosity of our donors we then have amazing inventory for you – our customers – to peruse each week! The blog was created seven years ago to widen – and hopefully increase – our customer base. The Furniture Gallery is our newest way of allowing you to see our inventory.

The final piece of the Jubilee Furniture donation-customer puzzle – and a very important one – is who benefits from the proceeds of what we sell. The many stories of restored hope and providing opportunities to those most in need in DuPage County through the programs and services offered by Outreach Community Ministries will touch your heart (read Kate’s story here).

Now let’s take a look at a some of our current inventory!

if you’ve been reading the blog for a  you know I love me some plaid! These fresh colors make these plaid chairs and storage ottoman extra fun! The chairs are priced $75 each and they look to be in great condition. Obliviously, the ottoman photo is taken with the top up to show you the storage part – and it’s priced $65 and also in very good condition.

I also absolutely LOVE the windows in our new space – but they do make taking photos a little harder. This is a gorgeous, thick piece of oval glass sitting on a cool wooden base (you can sorta see the base through the top of the glass in these photos) – table is priced $365 (some minor scratches on the glass); The Room & Board black and chrome chairs are from a couple of week ago – priced $45 each and there are five of them

beautiful oatmeal color Room & Board sleeper sofa priced $365

two matching mid-century modern, one drawer nightstands or end tables – in excellent condition – priced $75 each

if “Fancy” is your middle name – take a look at this amazing French Ireland side table with a pull out leather writing desk! There are  two small drawers on each end too (you can see a key sticking out from one of the drawers). Priced $175

Oh man – this is a GORGEOUS mahogany secretary in mint condition! Priced $385

there’s something about these two flame stitch side chairs that is super appealing (at least to me). Both looked in great shape and are priced $75 each

now you see it – now you don’t! This Stickley brand adjustable server has a tray that can be inserted in the top (after the two halves are extended) or sits nicely on the bottom “X” when a smaller footprint is needed (also can be used as an actual tray for serving). The wheels means this versatile piece rolls wherever you need it to! Priced $215 (some scratching on the top but otherwise a beautiful piece of furniture)

six gorgeous Bassett Parson chairs in a lovely muted pattern and in excellent condition – all six for $300. They surround an alder wood, double pedestal table which is also lovely and only priced $135

here’s another pretty plaid – this time a little more masculine and woods-y – it’s by Vanguard and it’s a sleeper sofa and is priced $115 (also looked to be in great shape)

very nice glass and brass coffee table – either my camera angle makes the top look off center or it really is off center (and a simple readjustment of the glass would correct that) – priced $35

sweet painted and crackled finish, one drawer side table for $35. Would provide a wonderful shot of color in any room!

lots of plaids this week! This one is also checked and some of the stitching is coming off (can you see in the second photo where there’s a break in the neat rows of light stitches?). This sofa is also a sleeper and is priced $30 due to the stitching and some fading.

and then this plaid has a southwestern flare to it! Sofa by Cochrane and is priced $65

neutral color chair and ottoman (sort of looks like a back cushion might be missing but I could be wrong about that – I didn’t sit in it to see if one is needed) priced $45 for the set!

solid, clean lines define this round pedestal table with four chairs – love the black finish! Priced $145 for the set

okay – this might be my favorite piece this week – I’m completely in love. This is a round glass top table with a metal base and four amazing metal chairs with fabric seats. So much potential for something super fun, elegant and statement making! And here’s the best part – it’s priced $115 for the set! Just look at those swirly details on the chairs! Whoever buys this HAS to take photos of what you do with it and show me, please?

here’s another amazing piece – this time a bright pop of tangerine in this velvet side chair. Priced $45

2 piece lighted china cabinet with lovely details – priced $135

oops, only took one photo of this fabulous dresser with matching mirror AND a headboard (looked to be for a full or queen size bed). Tons of potential here too – looks okay but all the drawers stick and it’s needs work to be usable – thus the low, low price of $25 for all three pieces! Yep – you read that correctly – $25 for the dresser, mirror and headboard!

and though this dresser also needs some work (you can see how the top is a mess) – it’s otherwise in great shape (dovetailed drawers all work well) – and is priced $145

this solid, well-built bedroom set is priced for all four pieces which include: twin size platform (so no box spring is needed) bed with under-bed drawers; behind bed shelving piece; tall dresser and nightstand – all in excellent condition. Smooth opening and closing of drawers. Nice finish. Priced $265 for the four pieces

we end with this gorgeous, four drawer dresser by Drexel with a protective piece of glass on the top  - excellent condition – priced $175

So, as you – dear reader – consider what to do with a good, usable piece of furniture you no longer need – or – where to shop for something unique and one-of-a kind for your home – consider Jubilee Furniture where each donation and every purchase is impacting an area child, single mom or family through Outreach.

Thanks for stopping by!

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