See some pictures of our new store here.
The Photographers’ Funhouse
The weather was not supposed to be all that great and we didn’t know if we’d be allowed to invade Olde Good Things in Scranton, but the gods were with Mo that day. Dave Cohen (photo 25), Mo Devlin (photo 24) and I wanted to get some of those odd photos Mo got once before at this place, but we thought the three of us with backpacks, tripods and knee pads might be asking too much of their hospitality. As soon as we pulled near the place Mo saw his friend that works there. We were hoping to find him, but were concerned he might be the needle in this rusty olde haystack. “No problem. Enjoy the day,” was the gist of his reply to Mo’s inquiry.
Those photog gods kept smiling on us as we finished up shooting in the “yard.” As we snapped our final shutters, not knowing whether the invitation included the inside of the building, a cheery gentleman appeared in the door. Chuck (see photos 43, 44 & 46) was like the doorman of Oz. “Come on in,” was his congenial attitude. He showed us some things that were still on the truck from their recent acquisition trip and sent us in the funhouse for photos.
Come See Us at the Renninger’s Extravaganza, Mt Dora, FL
If you frequent the Mt. Dora Antique & Collector Extravaganza, you can see us there at Booth No. 2118 and 2119, Renninger’s Twin Markets at 20651 US 441, just east of Mount Dora and 30 miles north of Orlando. Our friendly salesmen have all the usual Olde Good wares – antique tin framed mirrors and panels, architectural artifacts including fencing, building stones, doors and plenty of other interesting finds, as well as a good sample of our manufactured line of furniture made from reclaimed materials – such as our famous farm tables – including ones with industrial style metal legs. The show starts Friday November 16 through Sunday November 18th. A 3-day pass is only $15 and free parking. So come and see us. We hope to see you there.
From the Scrap Heap to the Dining Room: Our Process for Making Tables
Tables come in many different shapes and sizes, and can be made from many different materials. At Olde Good Things, we like to keep things simple; we make our tables from only the finest salvaged wood and create masterpieces for our clients by incorporating other salvaged materials we find in our warehouses.
Curious about our table making process? Well, we’ve finally decided to spill the beans and give you a detailed account of how our handcrafted tables get from point A (the scrap heap) to point Z (your dining room). Are you ready to have your mind blown?
Nautical Chain Table in House Beautiful
The July/August issue of House Beautiful magazine featured one of our nautical chain tables with a white stone top on the front cover!
Click to see the original article online:
See blogger Miss Iris’ take here.
Army Surplus & Private Hamfest
We’re clearing out a huge warehouse in southwest Philadelphia, and it’s loaded with vintage Army surplus: batteries, meters, test equipment, projectors, tubes, really olde computers, and lots more. Click on an image to browse the gallery (warning, over 600 images!), peruse a partial item list after the jump, and let us know what you’re interested in.
Michael Laudati Beautifully Renovates Historical Lobby
In an age when new high-rises and shiny gadgets dominate our culture, there are a few dedicated souls who are committed to preserving the whimsy and heart of vintage styles and pieces. One of these pioneers of preservation is Michael Laudati, a makeup artist who has redefined himself as an architectural and design guru.
Recently Michael worked on a building in New York’s Upper West Side, restoring it to its original 1929 Spanish Revival glory. This remodel was no small project, as it involved installing windows, doors, and intricate veneers, as well as general interior decorating and design.
Taking an existing building and restoring it to accurately reflect its original period involves extensive research and planning to yield a dramatic and unique finished product. Michael Laudati has done just that; here is a look at some of the finished pieces of his lobby redesign.
Here you can see phenomenal before and after photos from Michael’s redesign. Original wooden cross beams have been refinished to a lighter, more natural state. The classic fireplace and wall were given updated treatments including beautiful finish work and edging. Drab aluminum windows hidden behind boring shutters now explode with light thanks to the beautiful casement windows we provided, along with “new” old wall sconces.
Old Wood Meets New Metal: Tables Guaranteed to Blow You Away
We get to take something old, marry it to something new, and showcase the modern yet vintage piece for the work of art it truly becomes. Right now we are making tables out of reclaimed wood, reclaimed machine base legs, and new steel tabletops. The result? Ridiculously stable statement pieces that can function as dining room tables, game tables, or even just accent tables anywhere in your home or office.
These vintage industrial gems can be made to order anywhere from 3 feet wide and 4 feet long through 5 feet wide and 14 feet long. If you want something long lasting with plenty of old-world character, then one of these eye-catching beauties is just the ticket. Since you can create a size that fits perfectly within your space, it has never been easier to bring home something beautiful than now. Click here for more info.
Repurposed Tin Panels Turn Any Wall into a Work of Art
We love it when people take something with a specific original purpose and flip that purpose upside down to create something new and totally awesome! Many of our customers have been doing just that with our antique tin panels, available in 11 in. by 11 in. and 23 in. by 23 in. and other various sizes.
The tin we salvage and sell is all about 100 years old. Our craftsmen fasten the tin to a wooden frame, which makes the finished piece extremely easy to hang. The photo below shows a beautiful statement piece that was created using our 11 in. by 11 in. tin panels.
For people that prefer a simpler approach, placing a single tin panel or a small cluster of panels in fun areas can add depth and vintage charm to any room of your home. Below are two more images that show how fun this type of decorating can look – thanks Carrie and Accents by Nancy for sharing your photos with us!
These panels can be bought in all of our stores, online, and at our flea markets and shows as well. If you find a creative use for them, send us some photos! We would love to see what you come up with.
Welcome to the Pier
Neil Kremer is well known on Flickr for taking awesome HDR (High Dynamic Range) images. Here’s what he did during a visit to our Los Angeles Grand Avenue store. Click the thumbnails to see a slideshow.
You can visit this store at:
1800 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90015
213-746-8600
Mon – Sat 9 am to 6 pm
Sun 10 am to 6 pm
See all of Neil’s photostream on flickr.
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