The world-famous Plaza Hotel in Manhattan overlooking Central Park is an undisputed architectural beauty. Olde Good Things discovered plenty of architectural wonders inside, as well, when the new owners held a tag sale prior to renovations in 2005. Our scavenging produced, among other things, around 300 reclaimed historic mantels for us to add to our collection.
Even more exciting are what our wonderful clients are able to do with our architectural salvage pieces.
Some of our clients were able to make drastic changes to the atmosphere of their Manhattan loft with the simple addition of a Plaza Hotel mantel. The clients felt that the wood-burning fireplace in their stunning loft was far from living up to its true potential.
Just look at how this stunning mantelpiece highlights a classic interior!
“It should have been the focal point of our living room, but instead it just looked like a dark hole in the wall,” said Han Willem Kotterman, the loft’s owner.
The clients began an unfruitful search for a mantelpiece that would change the look and feel of the fireplace and the living area in general. The space demanded a piece with edgy, classic lines that was not subject to ornamentation overkill.
With a one-week deadline to find the perfect piece AND install it, the clients were close to giving up. Most items were either not what they wanted or would take too long to arrive. This is when they “stumbled upon” Olde Good Things and an antique marble mantlepiece recovered from the Plaza.
Just look at how this stunning mantelpiece highlights a classic interior!
Although the mantel was exactly what the clients were looking for, Kotterman was skeptical that the impossible deadline would be met. The mantel was dismantled and delivered within 24 hours with the help of Joe at OGT. The marble slab need some slight repair, which was done within three days, and the mantel was professionally installed within five. The clients were very pleased with the look of this piece, along with its historical feel.
The fireplace is truly comment-worthy, and has a great story behind it. The Plaza, after all.
To see what other architectural wonders we have in stock, call Olde Good Things at 1-888-233-9678 or visit one of our locations. We are happy to feature your project in our Customer Showcase.
Below view the original salvaged pictures of where this mantel once stood in the extraordinary Plaza Hotel. There are several mantels still left in this particular style. View all the Plaza mantels still in stock.
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To see what other architectural wonders we have in stock, call Olde Good Things at 1-888-233-9678 or visit one of our locations. We are happy to feature your project in our Customer Showcase.
