Ep 15. Take a Seat at the Piano Bar
- May 14, 2016
Take a Seat at the Piano Bar is the fifteenth episode of season six of Flea Market Flip. This episode follows two teams of avid flea market flippers as they compete against each other to find the best bargains, transform them into stunning pieces, and ultimately sell them for a profit at a flea market. This week's twist involves incorporating a piano into one piece for extra flair.
The episode begins with host Lara Spencer introducing the two competing teams: best friends and veteran flippers, Lara and Marla, and husband and wife duo, Justin and Casey. The teams are given $500 each and one hour to roam around a flea market in search of items they can transform.
Team Lara and Marla decide to focus on vintage and retro pieces that they can refresh with a modern twist. They stumble upon an old, oversized armchair for $75, an antique record player for $50, and a vintage cocktail shaker for $20. The team decides to turn the armchair into a unique piece with a funky fabric and uses parts of the record player to create a built-in drink holder in the armrest. They transform the cocktail shaker into a sleek lamp.
Meanwhile, Team Justin and Casey opt for a different approach. They want to create a cohesive look with a rustic and industrial theme. They find a rusty metal locker for $75, a vintage scale for $30, and a wooden crate for $10. They plan to use the locker as a console table and incorporate the scale and crate for additional rustic elements.
After their shopping spree, the teams head to their workshops where they have one day to transform their finds into stunning pieces. Lara and Marla get to work reupholstering the armchair with a bright, funky fabric and installing a built-in drink holder. They spray-paint and rewire the old cocktail shaker into a chic lamp with a crisp white shade. Justin and Casey start by scrubbing down the metal locker and repainting it with a matte finish. They repurpose the wooden crate into a shelf, and add a touch of industrial style by using the vintage scale as the centerpiece for their console table.
At the flea market, both teams put their pieces on display and hope to make a profit. Team Lara and Marla's armchair stands out with its unique drink holder, and their sleek lamp catches the eye of several customers. Team Justin and Casey's console table draws attention for its rustic yet sleek appearance, and their metal locker is a hit with industrial decor enthusiasts. However, the twist in this episode is that each team must incorporate a piano into their set-up to create a piano bar vibe.
Lara and Marla decide to add a piano bench to their booth and position their lamp on top of it. They place a vintage record on the armrest with some glasses and a bottle of whiskey to create a quaint piano bar atmosphere. Justin and Casey take a different approach. They use the piano in their display as the centerpiece, placing the vintage scale and wooden crate on top of it to create a makeshift bar area.
After a long day of bargaining, selling, and haggling, the teams return to the studio to find out who made the most profit. Both teams did well with their unique and offbeat designs, but ultimately, it was Team Justin and Casey who came out on top with a profit of $550, beating out Team Lara and Marla's profit of $450. The judges were impressed with the couple's cohesive and unique design, and the way they incorporated the piano into their set-up.
Take a Seat at the Piano Bar is a fun and engaging episode of Flea Market Flip that showcases the creativity and talent of the competing teams. From vintage armchairs to rusty metal lockers, the teams transform ordinary items into stunning pieces, all while incorporating a piano into the mix. It is a refreshing and exciting twist that adds extra flair to the already entertaining show.