The Singer Treadle Sewing Machine/ Coffee Table With a Difference

Ever since I went to Krakow and visited a bar that had treadle sewing machines as their drinks tables I knew I had to have one. I just think they are so beautiful and a quirky alternative to a coffee or side table. However I had nowhere to put one which was a real shame because at that point they were going for only £25 on ebay.

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Fast forward a few years and I am soon going to have the space to own one, but they are being sold at around £150 pounds. I was chatting to Sara about this and she pointed out to me a second hand/ antique furniture shop in Kings Heath that had one. So about 30 minutes before we were going pottery painting we popped in to have a look. I'm not really sure what happened next  . . . heart pounding, palpitations, loss of common sense, temporary deafness . . . . but minutes later it was mine for only £55. I didn't even think how to get it into my car . . . luckily Fiestas have surprisingly roomy boots and Jude is freakishly strong.

It is not in the best condition but to me it is perfect with it's original cover and manual . . .*sigh* . . .

I'm actually surprised I managed any pottery painting that afternoon since I was so giddy with excitement!

Here it is the 1932 beauty that will soon become my side/ coffee table.

 

In the corner until we move house with temporary fabric feet to protect the floor.

Original manual.

 

The details . . . 

But wait there is more! This is not the first antique Singer sewing machine I own . . . . installment 2 to follow!