Post #410521 by atomikitty on Sun, Sep 28, 2008 4:39 PM

Aloha TC Ohana,

I just returned from the Melrose Flea Market, where I encountered a possible Witco find!

, I am not skilled enough to know how to verify a Witco by site, but I did take pictures with my camera phone.

It certainly LOOKED like a Witco, with the shape, solidness, and layered wood treatment that is so distinctive.

It is a long low bench (about 5ft) with carved base and sides that curl up. There is a black leather cushion on top. Very substantial & solid.

When I asked, the dealer (who spoke broken English) said it was 'old' and from 'Hawaii'. When I was taking pics he added, 'I think I have two stools.'

By this time I was freaking out about what I may have found, when Adam, in his typical cynical fashion walked by and said 'It's ugly.'
(well, yeah! But that's not the !)

You guys understand.

I said I might have a friend who might like it, and asked if he would bring it next week. He said he would, plus the stools.

I asked how much for the bench and he said $125.00. If it is a Witco, that's one hell of a deal!

I will try to get the pics from the phone posted up here. Also, if you send me your cell # and you can pics, I can send you those easy.

Any help identifying would be great.

Anyone who wants this, just show up early at the Melrose flea market next week.
I could meet you there and help you find the vendor too if you wanted.

Pretty hard to miss though. :)

Happy Hunting!!!!!