Thank you EC. It's even better than the Baker table and chairs I found and the McGuire set of Cracked Ice Chairs. Patience and persistence..

where is going to go? It's a dark, traditional looking piece.

If you have a light and bright space, then I would prob paint it.

I think it would look much better redone in a glossy, bold color.

I like the piece. If the finish is not damaged, I would be hesitant to paint it. I would consider changing out the cloth in the backing. Since it is 10-year old upholstery in a place that’s hard to clean thoroughly, newer more stylish upholstery could do wonders.

I think it depends where it is going, the rest of that space. But as a stand alone, I'd vote for a glossy paint job, and a grasscloth paper backing. Or mirror, depending paint and your glam factor, : )

A shame what happened to Henredon. From fine furniture and upholstery, to junk............to gonzo and closed.

I'm in Florida and have some items I will continue to use in the room.

OK, here are the items I have for the room. (contemporary global) I just might be too close the situation to see the best of what can be created with the new cabinet. I'm opening myself up to the forum for some creative concepts.

I have this grayish distressed demlune table on a angled wall.

Here is the demilune table for angled wall with art I have positioned above it and the frosted glass and woven black accessories I use in the room.

This is the wall unit which is being replaced by the Henredon Media Cabinet. The new cabinet will be about 12" higher than this one.

This is the slipcovered sectional in the room. This used to be positioned on the wall before the white wall unit. I don't have these patterned pillows anymore.

New bronze chandelier for living room.

This is the gray viscose area rug for living room. I didn't realize that I had been collecting items with a diagonal line pattern.

New media cabinet

My dining table, chandelier and the four Baker chairs I found that have to be recovered.

Plan for living room and dining room. Planters and trees in the dining room.

24" x 24" Black wire stick wall decor.

Three 16" glazed pottery double gourds.

I usually like her stuff but to be honest this type of entertainment stuff is dated so you will need to do something interesting with it I also find the dining table a bit out there so maybe try to get those 2 pieces to work together some how.

I'm going to use it to hold the 42" TV and sound bar. I also have a ton of design magazines and books and I'm tired of trying to make them look good so having them behind closed doors seems like a good solution. The guys are going to deliver it tomorrow, so I'll place it and take a picture to see what it does to the balance of the room.

The guys just delivered the piece and I have to admit that it looks better in the room than I expected. Now I'm trying to figure out if I should flip the sectional so that it is facing the lake. Right now I'm not able to open the doors and clear the sectional or coffee table.

It looks better than I expected, too. I like your idea of flipping the sectional. Easier said than done, huh?

If it stays that dark? I want new cocktail table!!! Brightener in order!!

Jan, The cocktail table is another CraigsList find. It has bronze mirror in the squares and I was thinking of replacing the mirror with honed travertine. I want people to feel they can place their feet up on the table and not have to use a coaster for a drink. Any other idea for the inserts?

I like it!

I vote for turning the sectional. A lake view sounds way better than looking at any piece of furniture.

I like the current dark wood, but would probably change out the backing to a lighter colored texture fabric/grasscloth/linen something, or glass or mirror. It needs a little something to lively it up.

ps: nice to see a Pro on here love CL as much as us regular people do.

I wasn't familiar with the piece so didn't realize exactly how large it was. Looks good there - much better than what you had before. I too would turn the sofa.

>>following>>.

I like the idea of the travertine inserts in the table to make it brighter and more liveable. I typed “travertine fabric” into Google, and it hit on a textured fabric with the colors of travertine for the cabinet inserts.

justwantapool, I know the prevailing belief is that designers have lots of money, but that is not usually the case. We're exposed to lots of nice items, but sometimes they are out of our financial reach

I'm not too proud to catch these items the second time around especially now since Henredon has been gobbled up by the group that owns BigLots. Who knows what will happen to the company and its direction. I search for good items on Craigslist and not junk. The item doesn't have to be a brand name. I often find better items at the charity resale stores. Because there are often estates to settle down here in God's Waiting Room. Lots of furnishings get donated to the local church thrift stores.

Great find that looks great in the room.

I love it in your room. I hope you turn the couch to see how it looks and replace the coffee table. I have a fondness for large and relaxed tablestoo but even with new inserts that table along with the Barry piece looks a bit of a "heavy muchness". Of course,IRL it may read completely differently. Congrats Beverly on a great score!

Oh gosh Beverly! I did not intend for my comment to be offensive or condescending in any way. I so apologize if it came across like that.

I just meant it is refreshing to see your find and it be attributed to a Pro on here as well.

Its a beautiful piece (and room) and I hope you keep us updated on what you decide with it.

Again, super sorry if I came across rude. And hehe at Gods Waiting Room :)

No, justwantapool, I never took your comment that way. No need to apologize.

I love letting go of my control issues and listening to what ideas are being posted here. Some very good suggestions. Tomorrow I'm going to flip the sectional and move back my round rattan coffee table and see what affect develops.

Looks like those "inserts" in the table have a lip all around edge. I'd see if just a single remnant stone ,anything light, and a single piece to the edges. Versus the squares.

I think it looks fantastic in the room! The dark finish is a nice contrast to the light upholstery and other items, and it relates to the dark cocktail table. I would leave it as is, but agree to move the orientation of the sectional so you can open and close the doors! (You may also need to move the sectional further away from the cabinet so you can more easily enter the seating area.)

Okay glad we are cool Beverly :)

Looking forward to the updates!

Beautiful piece. Just want to follow and see how it all turns out.

Beverly, may I ask what that bold yellow abstract art work over the small TV is? Artist? Wonder if it is available in aqua tones....

ci_lantro, the yellow art is something I copied from art I liked. Not nearly as good as the original, but at the time it was the right color.

Joan Mitchell was the artist and she is deceased. See link below for examples of her art.