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Coney Island Boardwalk Ipe Pens – An Altered Antique Gift

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Why not consider a memorable gift that will make a lasting impression for Father’s Day or any special day, or as a gift to yourself? One of the perks of treasure hunting at Olde Good Things is each piece carries within it a sliver of history — repurposed. OGT Coney Island boardwalk Ipe pens are a sleek and classic addition for desktop or home space.

The durable Brazilian hardwood known as “Ipe” was sourced by OGT from the famous Coney Island Pier during repair and restoration in 2008. The Coney Island boardwalk has been a historical landmark since 1922 and was constructed so people of all economic and social backgrounds could enjoy the beaches of Brooklyn. The wood for the boardwalk had become dangerous beyond repair, so the city was proud to have the tropical hardwood salvaged and repurposed. Artisans at Olde Good Things reworked the salvaged hardwood into new functions, including these specialized collector pens.

These unique pieces of NYC history are available in brass or silver finish complete with a certificate of authenticity.

To order from our website click here.

Olde Good Things, New York Stores

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Brick & Mortar Stores

Olde Good Things had its mere beginnings in NYC during the heyday of the Chelsea Antique Market in the early 90’s and then opened its first retail store on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn in 1995. Today, 24 years later, you can visit our four brick and mortar retail locations, including one “pop-up” store at 71 Eighth Avenue between West 13th and 14th Street. Visit each one location and see if we don’t live up to our “humble boast” of being “the most interesting stores in New York City!” Our largest New York Store located conveniently near Union Square. This store features the largest assortment of original hardware. Our Upper West Side, Broadway location has the best assortment of marble mantels and large chandeliers and our Lower East Side, Bowery location has a wide assortment of smaller practical original lighting.  Our pop-up store, 8th Ave has an interesting variety of decorative items and furniture. Come see us at each location to get the full Olde Good Things experience!

Salvaged Treasures

Each store has a personality of its own, with a variety of original lighting, architectural elements including mantels, doors, glass, hardware as well as our unique line of altered antique furnishings including mirrors, tables and shelving. You will also find vintage, industrial and mid-century original furniture and decorative furnishings. Presently featured in each store is a wide assortment of items reclaimed from the famous Waldorf Astoria Hotel, which is now undergoing a major renovation. You will find from this New York City landmark, original marble and wooden mantels from for instance, the “Cole Porter Suite.” You will also find doors from the “Marilyn Monroe Suite” and lighting from almost every suite and hallway as well as conference and ballroom lighting including chandeliers from the Starlight Room. Kitchen and service items available including flatware, silver plated serving bowls and platters, many with the Waldorf signature. Special feature is the bar reclaimed from the famous Bull & Bear restaurant, if interested ask here. Too many interesting things to list!

Reclaimed Vintage Wired Glass

Olde Good Things also specializes in vintage wire glass reclaimed from windows and skylights of industrial buildings and skyscrapers. You will find samples of this glass at each of the stores. Special feature at this time is huge sheets (4 ft x 7 ft) of clear chicken wire glass from Rockefeller Center. Ask about our special service of frosting this glass as well. Visit www.oldegoodglass.com for more information.

More Ways to Shop

Olde Good Things has been reclaiming architectural items for a quarter of a century. If you need doors, plumbing, stained glass, a special doorknob or plate, you could very well find exactly what you are looking for in one of these stores. But if not, don’t be dismayed, we have two vast warehouses in Scranton, Pennsylvania chock full of every architectural item imaginable as well as an extensive website with over 16,000 items at www.oldegoodthings.com. Your salesperson at the retail store, can help you find what you are looking for and possibly even arrange to bring it in on our truck that goes back and forth at least once a week.

NYC Show Truck

Have you ever seen the most interesting truck in New York? Follow the lion to one of our stores today.

Hope to see you soon!

Installing Our Signature Industrial Cast Iron Table Legs

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At Olde Good Things, we offer a wide range of products in our Altered Antiques line. Many of the products offered in this line, from coffee tables and benches to farm tables, come matched with our Industrial Cast Iron legs. To better help our customers, we have created this easy to follow guide to installing our Industrial Cast Iron Legs on any of our Altered Antiques products or any other project you might have.

Materials and Tools You Will Need:

  • 8 Hex Lag Screws
  • 8 Matching Washers
  • Tape Measurer
  • Pencil
  • Drill
  • Hex Wrench
  • Table Top
  • Industrial Cast Iron Legs

 

1.

Turn the table upside-down so that the top of the table is facing the floor.

2.

Measure the width of the table and find the center point. Mark the center point with a pencil.

3.

Place the legs on the table and measure in from the sides of the table to the leg mounting plate. Adjust the legs so that the measurement on both sides is equal and that the legs sit in the center of the table.

4.

Double-check the placement of the legs by measuring from the edge of the table to the face of the leg in two different places. This measurement should be the same.

5.

Using the proper drill bit, drill a pilot hole 3/4″ deep for the hex lag screws. To help drill the proper depth, you can mark the drill bit with a piece of masking tape.

6.

Place a washer over the hole in the mounting plate of the leg, lineup the screw and use the proper size bit to screw the hex lag screw into the tabletop. Do this for all four holes and for both legs.

 

To help insure good leg placement on the tables, use the guide below. Find your size tabletop and use the matching leg position, starting from the end of the table inward.

4 ft. top – 8 in.

5 ft. top – 10 in.

6 ft. top – 12 in.

7 ft. top – 14 in.

8 ft. top – 15 in.

9 ft. top – 16 in.

10 ft. top – 16 in.

 

Tables over 10 feet in length require 3 legs for support. The third leg is installed center between the two other legs.

11 ft. top – 18 in.

12 ft. top – 18 in.

13 ft. top – 18 in.

 

Tips:

  • Make sure that the drill bit and screws you use are not longer than the thickness of the tabletop to avoid drilling through the table.
  • Please note that the mounting plate is 1″ thick. This should be take into consideration when purchasing the screws for assembly.

 

Shop all the the Industrial Cast Iron Table Legs we have in stock here.

Top 3 Must See Places in SoHo New York

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If you’re planning a weekend in SoHo, New York, there’s almost a million things within the 26 blocks to do. The name itself, SoHo, refers to “South of Houston Street”. This area is home to many museums, cafés, and boutiques. The ideal way to enjoy the atmosphere is to grab a cup of coffee, visit a gallery or two, and window shop. Using Instagram to find frequented and popular locales, here are a few of the most popular places as dictated by the public.  They will make you feel more at ease while exploring within SoHo.

1. Housing Works Bookstore Café

First, stop at Housing Works Bookstore Café, 126 Crosby Street, grab a nice, hot coffee or tea to accompany you as you traverse the concrete jungle. You may not think about helping locals while exploring a new city, but this is a fantastic way to give back to the community as Housing Works is a NYC non-profit, and all profits go to fighting AIDS and homelessness.

 

2. The New York Fire Museum

The New York Fire Museum features many firefighting artifacts, memorabilia and equipment, some of it dating back to the early 1650s! Here, you can learn about the history of firefighting practices in NYC dating back to colonial times. Located at 278 Spring Street, it features many permanent and rotating exhibitions. Among other exhibits, the museum features a somber 9/11 Memorial featuring pictures of the brave firefighters lost in the attack.

3. Olde Good Things SoHo

Update: This location is now closed.
Just a ten-minute walk from the museum, make your way to 424 West Broadway, where you’ll find many stores worth entering. One of the many that stand out is a pop up antique shop, Olde Good Things. The building, located directly across from the Alex And Ani store, may be small, but inside you’ll find some of the best reclaimed antiques, many of them local to New York City. With a range from farm tables, altered antiques, and tin mirrors, there’s something that’ll certainly catch your eye. Browse through our selection of tin panels, which make amazing wall décor. Or perhaps pick up salvaged items from the historical Waldorf Astoria Hotel, some pieces date back to the 1930s when the hotel was first built on Park Avenue.

 

Top Five Reclaimed Materials for Designers & Architects

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Architects and designers are always on the lookout for new trends in building materials and construction. Staying ahead of trends helps these designers create structures that will be both timeless and livable without having to do major improvements in  the future. Not only must the designers consider the space in which they are building, but also the materials and what effect they will have on the overall construction.

A hot trend that has taken hold recently in the design and construction industry is the use of sustainable, eco-friendly and repurposed building materials. Designers, architects and even home DIYers are beginning to understand the impact that “new” construction can have on our environment and what they can do to help.

In another building trend, architects and designers are looking towards ideas such as adaptive reuse, where an existing building is deconstructed, the usable materials (like flooring, wood beams and antique lighting fixtures) are saved and the space is converted for a new purpose. Factories, warehouses, and train stations are just several types of buildings that can be reused to house restaurants, apartments, or storefronts. Utilizing the reclaimed building materials from these spaces can help cut construction costs and save these materials from clogging up landfills.

Top 5 Reclaimed Materials

reclaimed vintage glass

1. Vintage Wired Glass is now used in kitchen cabinets doors, room partitions or even made into mirrors.
 Learn more

reclaimed wood skins

2. Reclaimed Wood Skins – Unique wall covering from the skins of reclaimed white pine floor joists. These planks are cut in various lengths and widths.

Learn more

reclaimed wood tables

3. Reclaimed Wood Dining Tables – Reclaimed Pine, Walnut, Industrial Flooring, Oak, Bowling Alley & Ipe wood to choose from with a wide variety of bases to choose from. All tables can be customized to fit you space.

Learn more

Industrial Factory Lighting

4. Industrial Factory Industrial Lighting – We salvage old factory pendants and restore them in our lighting shop. We have a wide variety of sizes available in large quantities.

Learn more

Custom Antique Tin Ceiling Mirrors and Panels

5. Custom Antique Tin Ceiling Mirrors and Panels – We salvage 100 year tin ceilings from old building and manufacturer it into mirrors and panels.

Learn more

Olde Good Things is dedicated to discovering vintage finds and materials and repurposing, rebuilding, and reusing them into unique, handcrafted items. These reclaimed items are transformed into charming statement pieces for kitchens, dining rooms, offices, living rooms, bedrooms, home exteriors, and gardens. With over a quarter of a million square feet of salvaged antiques and reclaimed building materials, Olde Good Things is here to help in the search for the perfect antique or reclaimed piece.

Olde Good Things Outlet Store Wilkes Barre Pop Up Store

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Update: This location is now closed.
Olde Good Things is pleased to announce, in conjunction with the Wyoming Valley Mall, our first pop-up shop in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Located inside the mall near the food court, the space features a 4000 square foot area where we will be showcasing our architectural artifacts and antiques.

Wilkes-Barre is the perfect place for an Olde Good Things pop-up shop. With it’s 250 year history and a rich anthracite coal heritage, Wilkes-Barre and it’s surrounding areas feature many unique forms of architecture and craftsmanship. Founded as a territory in the late 1760’s, Wilkes-Barre was later named the county seat for the newly formed Luzerne County in the late 1780’s. During the early 19th century, a discovery of anthracite coal in the region created a population boom which earned the city of Wilkes-Barre the nickname “The Diamond City”. Many wealthy coal mine owners built gorgeous houses and mansions in Wilkes-Barre, especially along the city’s Susquehanna river. Throughout the years, several businesses and franchises based themselves out of Wilkes-Barre including Woolworth’s, Stegmaier Brewery, Bell Telephone, HBO and most surprisingly Planters Peanuts. Planters Peanuts was founded in 1906 by two Italian immigrants living in Wilkes-Barre. The Planters Peanuts company would remain in Wilkes-Barre until the early 1960’s.

 

 

The Olde Good Things pop-up shop will run for 3 months, until the end of February. We will be showcasing many interesting architectural and antique items for sale including antique furniture, handmade reclaimed wood tables, tin mirrors and wall panels, items from the Waldorf Astoria hotel and antique hardware. Our hours will be Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday from 11 AM to 7 PM, Tuesday 11 AM to 5 PM and Friday and Saturday from 10 AM 8 PM. The Wyoming Valley Mall, which sits right down the street from the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza and just a short drive from the Mohegan Sun Casino, holds an abundance of name-brand stores and local shops. If you’re in the area and looking for a unique gift for someone on your Christmas list, come visit us in our pop-up shop near the food court. We’d be glad to help pick out something for that special someone this holiday season.

Store Hours

Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sun – 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Tues – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Fri, Sat – 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Closer Look at the Salvaged Iron Yard in Scranton, Pa

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For years, Scranton, Pennsylvania served as a major industrial hub, not only for our country but also for the rest of the world. Industries such as coal mining, iron forging, and railway transportation all played a role in shaping Scranton and the surrounding areas. Scranton’s industrial boom is sadly behind us now, but it’s only fitting that Olde Good Things houses an enormous and awe-inspiring collection of iron and metalwork right in the heart of Scranton.

Video Tour of The Iron Yard

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Picture Gallery of the Iron Yard

Stepping foot into the iron yard at Olde Good Things can be a visually overwhelming experience. The yard is packed end to end with all kinds of metal pieces, from the wrought iron railing and fencing to decorative pieces and even cast iron tubs.

Some of the more interesting pieces housed in the iron yard are the cast-iron ship anchor chains. These anchor chains are repurposed by Olde Good Things for our Altered Antiques Chain Tables product line and are made into items such as coffee tables or lamps, which add a great rustic nautical element to any home or project.

The vast array of wrought iron gates, railing and fencing are also repurposed for a variety of interesting and creative uses. Many OGT customers have re-used fencing and gates in conventional ways for exterior dividing lines, entry gates, and garden trellises.  But they can also be used for many interior design details such as room partitions, wall décor, headboards and more.  With the number of assorted styles and shapes in the iron yard, the possibilities are limited only by your imagination.

 

Many of the pieces in the iron yard can be used as they are, ready to help bring in a certain charm to any décor. Metal wall art panels or ornate sculpted metal pieces could be used as a striking centerpiece to tie a room together. Large pulley wheels or ship wheels can bring an industrial flair to any project. Even collectible pieces like an authentic metal Coca Cola cooler, original metal street signs or branded oil drums have the right amount of vintage flair to liven up any room.

Olde Good Things spends countless hours scouring through industrial, hotel and residential locations to salvage only the most interesting metal pieces to add to our collection. Whether you’re an interior designer looking for the perfect piece for a client or a homeowner in the midst of a redecoration, we’re sure the piece you’re looking for is waiting for here at the iron yard in Olde Good Things in Scranton.

Texas Showcase at the a’Bouzy Restaurant

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When restaurateur Shawn Virene proposed his first solo endeavor, a’Bouzy, he had a very particular vision in mind; a culinary haven where fine wines and great food have an equal place at the table.

a’Bouzy, named after the French village Bouzy located in the heart of the Champagne region, features an effervescent and coastal Mediterranean ambience echoing the namesake’s region throughout with an open layout, exposed brick and reclaimed wood.

Olde Good Things had the pleasure of working with Shawn and his team during the design process, in the hopes of bringing a mix of both modern and antique touches to round out his ideas for the space.

To help maximize seating capacity without sacrificing space, Olde Good Things recommended our custom-built industrial wood top swing seats in the bar and in the outdoor seating areas. These seats provide a classic industrial look with modern accents. As a counter to this modern seating solution, we suggested a set of 3 antique blown glass lattice pendant lights to help anchor the space. Throughout the dining room, Shawn and his team chose to use our Altered Antiques industrial wood flooring topped tables paired with Brooklyn cast iron legs to add a worn-in vintage feel.

At Olde Good Things, we enjoy working with restaurateurs and designers to help bring their ideas to life. We offer a wide variety of both custom-built and salvaged antique products to suit any need as well as providing special pricing for the restaurant industry. So, whether you’re looking to add elements of industrial, rustic, modern, or vintage, Olde Good Things has something for every design aesthetic.

Around the Country With OGT: Your Go-To Source for Antiques

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Never will you find another privately owned company spreading it’s handmade and antique wares across the country in one jammed packed weekend of antique fleas the way OGT will this weekend.  From Brooklyn, NY to Washington DC.  From Round Top, Texas to Chicago, IL.  From Bloomsburg, PA to Shakopee, MN.  We’re there… yes we are.  That doesn’t include our retail locations in Scranton, PA, Los Angeles and NYC where you’ll find all the usual array of architectural and handmade altered antiques you’ve grown to love and die for.

 

At these shows we are offering a generous discount.  Purchase any Antique Tin Mirrors & Panels and Farm Tables purchased at any of the shows below and you will receive 25% off. We value our show goers as you can see.

Make sure to connect with us on our Facebook page, we will be shooting a Live Video from the Bloomsburg Fair in Bloomsburg, PA. Be the first to get a glimpse of our booth and all the Sale Inventory. Lucky for you we will be showcasing there until the October 1st.

So if you are trying to source architectural, altered or original antique items for your renovation, building project or for your home, let us know – we are the go-to source.  With so many networking contacts in the field we can most likely find just about anything!  Let us know and we’ll look in our vast inventory or in our travels and see if we can source just what you are looking for.

 

Warrenton, TX Round Top Antique Show
Sep 22 – Oct 2, 2016
S. State Highway 237 Round Top, TX

Junk Bonanza at Canterbury Park Shakopee, MN
Sep 22 – 24, 2016
Canterbury Park Shakopee, MN

Burton Antiques Market
Sep 23 – 24, 2016
The Great Geauga County Fairground, 14373 North Cheshire Street, Burton, OH

Bloomsburg Fair, Bloomsburg, PA
Sep 24 – Oct 1, 2016
Bloomsburg Fairground Events, 620 W 3rd St, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, USA

Chicago Antique Market
Sep 24 – 25, 2016
Randolph Street Festival, Plumbers Hall, 1340 West Washington Street, Chicago, IL

Clover Market
Sun, Sep 25, 2016, 10am – 5 pm
Clover Market, 7 N. Bryn Mawr Ave, Bryn Mawr PA

Eastern Market
Sat, Sep 24, 2016, 9:00am – 5:30pm &
Sun, Sep 25, 2016, 10am – 5pm
Washington, DC – Call to confirm location

Brooklyn Flea Market, Brooklyn, NY
Sat, Sep 24, 2016, 7am – 5pm
Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, on Lafayette Avenue between Clermont and Vanderbilt Avenues, Brooklyn, NY, 10 am to 5 pm

Grand Bazaar,  New York, NY
Sun, Sep 25, 2016, 8am – 5 pm
School Parking Lot, W. 77th & Columbus Ave, New York, NY

Hope to see you there.  Any questions, feel free to call us at 1-888-233-9678

Customer Showcase: BLANK SLATE

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Outside view of Blank SlateDesigning a restaurant requires attention to detail, creativity and sometimes, a little customization. Recently we were privileged to work with BLANK SLATE, a café, coffee bar and marketplace offering sandwiches, salads, small plates and more. Drawing from the old to create something new, the result is something truly unique.

Just a few months ago, Blank Slate was literally that, the perfect opportunity for owners, Ashley Jaffe and Zach Israel, to create the café and kitchen of their dreams. Located on 121 Madison Avenue, “We wanted to evoke an extension of someone’s living room… a place where people wanted to just cozy up with a cup of hot chocolate and stay.” says Jaffe.

Dedicated to their vision, the couple chiseled through 6-inches of plaster to unearth a beautiful brick wall, worked with designer Lauren Mabry of Hunter Mabry Design to create a comfortable yet efficient floor layout, and had the furniture custom made. “The key was placing the right pieces throughout the space,” explains Jaffe.

It was that search that brought Blank Slate to Olde Good Things. There, Jaffe shared her thoughts with Jim D, of 149 Madison Ave. “She looking for mirrors that seemed as if they were floating in their frame,” he shared. Wanting to guests feel most comfortable, Jaffe didn’t just want any mirror. “I wanted antiqued glass,” she specified.

Working on a tight timeline, samples of hand-silvered glass were sent from the warehouse in Scranton for Jaffe’s review. Searching for the right amount of distress, the second round hit the mark and the team designed patonated steel frames to create a floating effect.

Our hand silvered glass above the cafe tables inside of Blank Slate

Jaffe was pleased and the designers made another suggestion. “I sent my marble tabletops to Olde Good Things and they were framed in darkened steel as well,” says Jaffe. That same metal formed legs for two high-top communal tables handmade out of old growth oak. Harvested from very old oak trees that fell after heavy rains and extreme winds, the resulting wood is dense and extremely durable. Available in multiple finishes, Jaffe picked a smooth top with a driftwood finish.

Our high-top oak tables inside of Blank Slate

The entire process for Blank Slate took about six weeks.  The result? …Timeless.

To design, and build with Olde Good Things, contact us HERE. Photos taken by Sasha Israel Photography. Blank Slate website found HERE. Website for Hunter Mabry Design found HERE. To find about our hand-silvered antique glass, click HERE.

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