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Upcycled furniture goes from rugged to refined
Chic or Shabby creates vintage feel on all kinds of pieces
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A female bust waits to be refurbished in the warehouse of the Chic or Shabby store off Ronnie Green Parkway in Gainesville. The store sells repurposed pieces with a vintage appearance. - photo by J.K. Devine
What’s old is new again. Some might go to thrift stores to purchase vinyl records or vintage clothing, but a developing trend is changing the customers’ purchase course. Many residents appear to be flocking to secondhand shops in droves for more utilitarian items: furniture.