Pieces of my childhood

@GardenGerty (169505)
United States
July 8, 2025 8:29am CST
We did not have a lot of fancy furniture growing up, but if mom could select it, it usually was quality. The two small bookcases I moved yesterday were some that I believe my parents had before I was born. I have memories of them when I was about three and a half or four years old. So over sixty years old. These are the most solidly made shelves I have ever encountered. Certainly they are not like the assemble yourself particle board or pressed wood pieces of today. Looking around I probably have more pieces of my childhood here and there It is a connection, maybe even a lifeline to that younger self.
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rakski
@rakski (156547)
• Philippines
9 Jul
old furniture are stronger than most new furniture nowadays
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (169505)
• United States
9 Jul
A lot of it is. I even have a side table my dad built when he was about fifteen years old.
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rakski
@rakski (156547)
• Philippines
9 Jul
@GardenGerty oh nice!
DE
@DaddyEvil (174590)
• United States
8 Jul
Mom got antique furniture from her parents when she bought our farm/farmhouse from them with the money they gave her as a bridal gift. (I don't know which of my brothers took it when mom passed away.) Everything in our house are things I bought while Pretty was growing up... It's all good furniture but none of it is antique.
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (169505)
• United States
9 Jul
But Pretty will probably have memories of them as a kid.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (174590)
• United States
9 Jul
@GardenGerty True... Most of our furniture was bought while she was younger... The only new stuff here is what she's bought for her bedroom.
Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (54716)
• United States
8 Jul
I know that you cherish them.
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (169505)
• United States
9 Jul
I do. I remember being just a little girl.
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Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (54716)
• United States
9 Jul
@GardenGerty I treasure things from my childhood too.
Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (135885)
• Marion, Ohio
8 Jul
The old furniture was the best
Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (169505)
• United States
9 Jul
I have a pair of upholstered chairs with wooden arms. Paid $35 for the pair at a thrift shop. I had them rebuilt about five years ago, and reupholstered. It cost a pretty penny but they are solid.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (222623)
• United States
8 Jul
Old furniture is very cool and very heavy!
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (169505)
• United States
9 Jul
A lot of it is for sure. Ilike old furniture.
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