OMG, OMG–Look what I just won on ebay!

Yes, I know. Isn’t it a gorgeous piece? (I’ve always hated when people refer to an antique as a “piece”–usually they describe something as “an interesting piece”–but I’m going to start using that term for my new piece. Of furniture.) I’m guessing it’s mid-19th century, and looks a little battered up, but I can’t believe I am the proud owner of this “Old Oak Antique Potty Chair Chamber Pot Commode With Drawer.” I’ve been eyeing these sorts of chairs for months–actually, years–on ebay but they’re usually very expensive (and sellers show them with potted flowers in the chamber pot–why would a bidder bid on such a thing and then try to pretend it’s a plant stand? Or is my judgment clouded by my abiding passion for all things toilet?). It was only 65 bucks, too (and 14 dollars shipping–a bargain). Anyway I was going to blog about phosphorous today, and how it was first derived from boiled urine, but you’ll just have to wait to read that until Friday.

What do you think that drawer was used for? Maybe when I receive it I’ll understand it better.

I have to go rearrange the living room to make room for my new piece. Friends who live near by, you are welcome to come over to see it when it arrives! Meanwhile, here’s another angle: