What's better than a great thrift store find? An even better flip. Here are affordable thrift items you can repurpose to give ...

From nightstands covered with intricate inlays to desks containing secret drawers, Frank Hucek's creations harken back to before sandpaper and metal rollers had infiltrated production processes.

If mid-century modern furniture is your style of choice, this brand has kept its value, so look out for it when you're bargain hunting at the thrift-store.