Couple Thrift Vintage Bathroom Set, Then Discover What It's Really Worth
A couple restoring a 1719 Lake Como home scored a rare designer bathroom suite for €110, then uncovered an even bigger surprise.
An Australian-French couple renovating their dream home in Italy discovered a rare bathroom set worth thousands for a fraction of its value. The 300-year-old Lake Como house, built in 1719, needed significant work but held historical charm and original features. The couple, Tess and Tom, connected online in 2019 and married two months later.
When they viewed the house, they were captivated by its potential. While searching for vintage Italian design pieces, they stumbled upon a green vintage bathroom set on Facebook Marketplace for €110 ($128). Unbeknownst to them, it was a Gio Ponti for Ideal Standard bathroom set from the 1960s, an iconic mid-century design. As they loaded the set into their van, they realized it was a significant find.
The seller revealed he still had matching bathtubs, and the couple convinced him to let them take them too. This discovery led to the finding of three more Gio Ponti for Ideal Standard bathroom suites in various colors, adding to their vintage collection throughout the house.
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