western australia

We have a new (to us) dining suite

@JudyEv (342110)

Rockingham, Australia

June 10, 2021 3:38am CST

Until yesterday, we were eating off a white plastic table as we sold the dining table from the other house. The one we sold seated eight people and was much too big for our down-sized new house. We hadn’t found a table that we liked until we saw one advertised on Gumtree, a buy and sell local website. It looked ideal and was close by so we went to see it. We thought it was really very nice so bought it and four chairs. It is solid jarrah, a ‘red’ wood that is native to Western Australia and is in very good condition. We are really pleased with it and, being secondhand, it was much cheaper than a brand new suite. We also spent two hours at Ikea today, and tomorrow a heap of flat packs will be delivered and soon after that, we’ll be busy assembling a big bookcase unit, two desks, desk chairs, a couple of small cupboards and a new wardrobe. I’ll have plenty to write about for a while. In the meantime, here is a photo of the table and some of the chairs. Edit: I forgot to say the table can be extended to seat six comfortably. There is only four chairs but we have other chairs Vin and I could use if we have six for a meal.

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@LadyDuck (472060)

• Switzerland

10 Jun 21

I love this dining suite and it looks like brand new, you were lucky. Assembling Ikea furniture is a bit a nightmare, but we always arrived and I am sure you will arrive too.

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@JudyEv (342110)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jun 21

We are really pleased with our suite as we hadn't seen anything new that we really liked. I know the Ikea will be a bit of a challenge but I'm sure we'll get there. It should all be delivered tomorrow sometime.

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@LadyDuck (472060)

• Switzerland

10 Jun 21

@JudyEv The Ikea bookcases were not very difficult, the wooden chairs were a challenge.

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@JudyEv (342110)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jun 21

@LadyDuck We have bought two office chairs. I know the challenge will be the wardrobes as last time we broke two mirrors trying to install the mirror doors but this time we will have a better idea of what we're trying to do.

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@Juliaacv (51393)

• Canada

10 Jun 21

You found a very nice dining table, it looks like it is in great condition. I think that the stars were aligned when you found this.

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@Juliaacv (51393)

• Canada

10 Jun 21

@JudyEv You know whenever it is a clear night and I can see the stars, I now think of you and your famous saying, that the stars have aligned.

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@JudyEv (342110)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jun 21

The stars have aligned so many times for us recently. lol

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@JudyEv (342110)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Jun 21

@Juliaacv They aligned for us again today as we took our car to be detailed and the man ended up buying it!

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@allen0187 (58582)

• Philippines

10 Jun 21

Love. Curious at to how it can seat six comfortably?

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@allen0187 (58582)

• Philippines

11 Jun 21

@JudyEv thanks for the clarification. Now, that you mentioned it, it does make sense.

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@JudyEv (342110)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Jun 21

The ends pull out and you can insert another section in the middle which gives you two on each side and one person each end. It would be a bit cosy but acceptable.

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@rakski (125995)

• Philippines

10 Jun 21

what a lovely table! good that you have now a new dining set there

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@rakski (125995)

• Philippines

11 Jun 21

@JudyEv yes, I can see that is looks really and perfect for your new house

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@JudyEv (342110)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jun 21

We are really pleased with it as it looks really good and is the perfect size for the space we have.

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@LindaOHio (181717)

• United States

10 Jun 21

That's a lovely looking dining room set. You are going to have a heap of assembling to do today! Have a good day!

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@JudyEv (342110)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jun 21

The pieces get delivered tomorrow and we're looking forward to getting stuck into assembling the bits and pieces. It will take us more than a day or two I think.

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@JudyEv (342110)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Jun 21

@LindaOHio Thanks. The bookcases are up and waiting to be filled.

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@LindaOHio (181717)

• United States

11 Jun 21

@JudyEv That's quite a project. I hope it goes smoothly for you.

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@DocAndersen (54402)

• United States

10 Jun 21

also looks perfect sized for playing cards. love the wood, it was well maintained!

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@JudyEv (342110)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jun 21

We bought it from an old Italian couple and they have looked after it really well.

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@DocAndersen (54402)

• United States

10 Jun 21

@JudyEv seems like they have - plus now you know it has been pasta tested!

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@JudyEv (342110)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Jun 21

@DocAndersen Yes, that's true.

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@sjvg1976 (41290)

• Delhi, India

10 Jun 21

It's good that the table can be extended to accomodate more people together. Have you sold all your old stuffs?

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@JudyEv (342110)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Jun 21

We still have a china cabinet, antique telephone table, a treadmill and some speakers to sell.

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@RebeccasFarm (90474)

• Arvada, Colorado

10 Jun 21

Now right up my alley that one..so lovely the wood Judy a good choice.

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@RebeccasFarm (90474)

• Arvada, Colorado

10 Jun 21

@JudyEv It was a great find Judy.

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@JudyEv (342110)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jun 21

We're really pleased with it as it is just the right size and looks really lovely. I'm glad you like it too.

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@JudyEv (342110)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Jun 21

@RebeccasFarm Thanks.

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@marlina (154130)

• Canada

10 Jun 21

l like your new dining room set

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@JudyEv (342110)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Jun 21

Thanks. It really is just what we were looking for.

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@Marilynda1225 (83103)

• United States

10 Jun 21

The table is gorgeous and looks like it's in perfect condition. Looks like the perfect size for your new home too. I'm sure you'll be busy once the stuff arrives from Ikea.

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@Marilynda1225 (83103)

• United States

11 Jun 21

@JudyEv even though it has a faint mark from a coffee cup it's still a gorgeous set. Hope you enjoy many happy meals on it

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@JudyEv (342110)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Jun 21

@Marilynda1225 Thanks. I have plenty of coasters so hopefully we won't add to the marks.

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@JudyEv (342110)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Jun 21

There is just the faintest mark from a coffee cup but otherwise it's in perfect condition.

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@Shiva49 (26776)

• Singapore

10 Jun 21

Settling down well. This dining table and chairs are quality stuff, looks like. Ours is small but we manage to accommodate four at a time when needed.

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@JudyEv (342110)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Jun 21

This fits the available space very well. Most tables we looked at were a bit too big.

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@Dena91 (16686)

• United States

10 Jun 21

That is a lovely table you found. I wish you and Vince luck as you receive and assemble your Ikea purchases in the days ahead.

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@JudyEv (342110)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Jun 21

Thanks. We've had a really good day today but I'll write about it tomorrow.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

10 Jun 21

I like the wood on your table. Very nice.

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@JudyEv (342110)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Jun 21

Thanks. It is much nicer than anything we saw in the shops.

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@Butterfingers (66583)

• India

10 Jun 21

That's a nice table and glad you can easily add few more chairs to it if required

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@JudyEv (342110)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jun 21

It is the ideal size for the space we have. Tables that extend are very handy.

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@Butterfingers (66583)

• India

10 Jun 21

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@vandana7 (100603)

• India

11 Jun 21

It looks like brand new... I am glad you like it. Your house looks great.

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@vandana7 (100603)

• India

11 Jun 21

@JudyEv Why do you call it dining suite? I mean I would call it dining table and chairs.

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@JudyEv (342110)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Jun 21

Thanks. We're really pleased with the dining suite.

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@JudyEv (342110)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Jun 21

@vandana7 It's what it's called here I guess. A lounge suite is any combination of single lounge chairs, plus two- or three-seaters.

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@allknowing (137791)

• India

11 Jun 21

Reversed was the case in our life. We shifted from city life to a rsemi ural setting where as you know my dream house was constructed and this house is four times that of what we had in the city. Our dining table in the city could accommodate just 4 and so when guests arrived it was a buffet. Here we have a bigger one that can accommodate 6 What you see in the photo is that table that we brought down and was kept outside(Solitaire) and the one we now have that is inside

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@allknowing (137791)

• India

11 Jun 21

@JudyEv Thank you. I had this dream to create my own space for which we had to shift to a place where property is sold cheap and from then onI started my journey I do not have to depend on outsiders for my entertainment. My house, my garden,my pets and my online activity keeps me merrily on my toes. and fingers

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@JudyEv (342110)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Jun 21

@allknowing It is great that you are living your dream. Good for you.

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@JudyEv (342110)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Jun 21

Your dining table looks very sophisticated. We have had to downsize an incredible amount.

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@changjiangzhibin89 (16789)

• China

10 Jun 21

Wow,the table can stretch out and draw back ! It is a real find !

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@JudyEv (342110)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jun 21

It is good that we can extend the table if we want to. When it is in its 'short' form, it is the perfect size.

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@wolfgirl569 (108190)

• Marion, Ohio

10 Jun 21

It looks lovely. You are going to be very busy the next few days

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@JudyEv (342110)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Jun 21

Having the bookshelves and cupboards we've ordered will make a big difference in getting stuff off the floor and stored away.

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@franxav (13849)

• India

10 Jun 21

I am glad you got a table of your choice.

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@JudyEv (342110)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jun 21

We hadn't seen anything in the shops that we really liked so we're really pleased with this.

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@Starkinds (32712)

• India

10 Jun 21

Really beautiful. How many members?

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@JudyEv (342110)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jun 21

I'm not sure what you mean. It seats four but I forgot to add that another piece can be added to the centre so it will seat six comfortably. I'll edit it now.

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