I don't know what it is, but I want it.

Some of the most interesting things I have purchased over the years are the one that I had no idea of what they were until I got home and started doing some research. I think the first one I found was back in the spring of 2013. It was at a garage sale for $3.00 and the lady selling it wasn't even sure of what it was. She and I thought possibly a plant stand and we were correct. It was very dirty and partially apart when I found it but it was all there. We were on the scooter that day so had to disassemble it the rest of the way and put in the storage compartment under the seat to bring home. 

After some research I found that these small stands were made in Germany in the 1950s and 60s. I have looked at quite a few online since then (most seem to still be in Germany) and I don't think I have ever seen two that were exactly alike. This one has 3 levels measuring 27" to the top, the amoeba shaped base level is a gray Formica about 16" X 11" X 9-3/4" tall, the two shelves are a blue and red Formica rounded triangles about 5-3/4" X 5-1/2". Each level has a gold edge with a black stripe in the middle. It has wood legs with metal feet and a wood "C" bracket with gold plastic cord zigzagging between rings. The wood bracket is attached with a wing nut so it can be loosened and swiveled to whatever angle you wish. Whoever thought these up and made them had a great eye for design.

I have told many people at sales that if I have to ask what it is, I will probably buy it. Don used to question me with a "Do you really want that?" but now just goes along with it. Sometimes it's a good buy and sometimes not, but this sold just 2 days after I listed it for $175.00. Cha-ching!