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Sale Extended: 30% off Handcrafted Tables

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Update: The sale has been extended one more week. It officially ends mid night April 16, 2023.

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Starting at midnight tonight, from April 1st – April 9th.

All Handcrafted Tables under the Farm Tables category will be 30% off.

Coupon code: FARM23

This coupon is only exclusive to this category. Industrial Machine Legs & Live Edge Wood Slabs are not included in the sale.

Starting midnight 4-1-23 &
ends Monday 4-9-23 at midnight

Discount applies to all locations (including online).

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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.
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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.

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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.

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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.

Happy Harvest Holiday Dining Room Table Sale

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Fall has arrived with its beautiful blend of colors and cooler weather. In the coming months, it will be time for family and friends to gather to fraternize and feast. What better time to liven up your space with a custom dining table that sets a standard for entertaining?

Olde Good Things invites you to check out our holiday sale on custom reclaimed tables. Designed and hand crafted by the artisans at OGT, each table is a statement piece. Both graceful and green, our rustic, industrial, and farmhouse style tables are created from the finest salvaged wood and other reclaimed materials. You can select one of our specially-made tables, or invent your own from our wide selection of wood and building salvage from some of the most iconic buildings in the country!

Tables can be made to fit perfectly in your chosen space in a variety of wood tones, wood types, and metals to suit your style — whether modern, industrial, mid-century, nautical, traditional, or eclectic.

Now is the time to order your custom table for delivery in 6 to 8 weeks, just in time for the holidays. Get in touch for more information on what we have in stock, or what we can design along with you!

All tables are now 20% for one more week! 10/9/17 – 10/16/17

15%-30% off End of Summer In-Store Sale

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The end of summer is near, and since we could all use a good pick-me-up,

we’re giving 15%-30% off all inventory in our four stores!

Hurry, this in-store only sale ends Labor Day!

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302 Bowery
New York, NY 10012
(between Bleecker street & East Houston street)
212-498-9922
Mon – Fri 10 am – 7 pm
Sat – Sun 11 am – 7 pm
Tuesdays 10 am – 6:30 pm

Directions

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149 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016
(corner of 32nd street & Madison Avenue)
212-321-0770
Mon – Sat 10 am to 7 pm
Sun 11 am to 7 pm

Directions

 

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5 East 16th Street
New York, NY 10003
(between 5th Avenue & Union Square)
212-989-8814
Sun 11 am to 7 pm
Mon – Sat 10 am to 7 pm

Directions

 

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1800 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90015
213-746-8600 or 8611
213-210-7675 cell
Mon – Sat 9 am to 6 pm
Sun 10 am to 6 pm

Directions

3 Tips to Choosing the Right Wood for Your Table

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When choosing a wood for your custom table, the easiest part of the decision making process is picking the color of the wood. Now that you’ve gotten that decision out of the way, it’s time to consider a few other important factors so that you can make the best possible decision for your table.

3 Tips to Choosing the Right Wood for your Table

The three main factors involved in buying the right tabletop are durability, grain, and cost.

Durability is measured in the hardness of the wood via The Janka hardness test measures the resistance of a sample of wood to denting and wear. The higher the number on the scale, the harder and more durable the wood.

Woodgrain is the arrangement of the wood fibers, denoting the texture of the wood. The wood pores that determined if it’s open or closed-grain. Larger pores are considered open grain and are visible to the naked eye. Smaller pores create a closed grain.

When considering the cost for your new table or desk, it is important to keep in mind that the wood utilized is solid wood (as opposed to the less expensive particle board wood commonly used in mass-produced tables) has been salvaged and is not virgin wood. Olde Good Things is consciously utilizing practices to avoid deforestation where possible. The cost of each hand-crafted table is reflected in the craftsmanship and quality of each table and is indicative of the table’s longevity.

 

MAPLE

 

DURABILITY: One of the hardest woods typically used for high-use furniture such as cabinetry. Takes dark stain semi-well, but is known for being splotchy when applied.  Moisture-resistant, maple is rated as non-durable to perishable, and susceptible to insect attack. Janka rating 1400-1500

GRAIN: Straight, closed-grain.

COST: Medium

 

OAK

Round Oak Table Top

 

DURABILITY: Oak is a hard-wearing and heavy wood – able to withstand constant use. Most often cut in a way that makes it resistant to warping. Rated as non-durable to perishable, with poor insect resistance. Stains when in contact with water. Janka rating 1200-1300

GRAIN: It is known for having lovely open-grain markings.

COST: Medium

 

PINE

Rectangle Pine Table with turned legs

 

DURABILITY: Low-density, softwood. Prone to nicks and scratches. Takes paint and stain well. The heartwood is rated as non-durable to perishable in regards to decay resistance. Janka rating 300-400

GRAIN: Even, close-grained

COST: Low

 

WALNUT

walnut top table with steel tube base

DURABILITY: Walnut is a hardwood known for its strength. Rated as very durable in terms of decay resistance, though it is susceptible to insect attack. Janka rating 1000-1100

GRAIN: Straight, open-grain. It has a medium texture and moderate natural luster.

COST: High

 

Watch a video on how to care for your wood tabletop

Take a look at our Farmhouse or Industrial table blog posts

 

Industrial Style Dining Room Tables at Olde Good Things

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Who would have dreamed that interiors once reserved for factories and warehouses would one day grace our living spaces? The industrial style movement has taken the design world by storm — and we love it! Here at Olde Good Things, our salvage team seeks out the industrial with our careful excavations of historic buildings.

 

Not only is the loft look the epitome of sleek and modern, it adds a simple, utilitarian vibe to household effects. By combining the durability of historic craftsmanship with contemporary design, hard, manufactured edges with soft, discreet undertones, the industrial living space achieves a robust balance between nature and the innovation of man.

The secret to achieving this ambience is by using open space as a design element and breaking up the space with a few signature items. The industrial look may include, but is not limited to: marine salvage, industrial carts, pulleys, salvage machine bases, and salvage lockers illuminated by industrial lighting fixtures. Lighting can be achieved by utilizing overhead holophane fixtures from a factory, or repurposed steel cage sconces. Earthy elements like copper, tin, iron, and corrugated metal are salvaged from the discard pile and made by Olde Good Things shops into mirrors and furniture.

Custom Industrial Tables

One of the most highly revered pieces of the modern design aesthetic is the custom, industrial style dining room table. Olde Good Things prides itself on repurposing pieces of unassuming, natural materials into beloved and substantial tables. Custom tables can feature surfaces constructed of reclaimed wood or steel, paired with steel or cast iron legs. Clients have the option of ordering matching wood benches to complement their custom industrial dining table. Tables are made-to-order with a 6-8 week production time. Table top sizes can be customized to fit need and usage.

For a custom piece of history like the rustic table, Olde Good Things offers a selection of pine, oak, maple, walnut, and steel for the surface. Slabs are available in smooth, rustic, or semi-rustic textures with a selection of stain colors. Cast iron or steel legs serve as a base.

To learn more about our distinctive crafting process, visit our website page here, or come see us in person at our Scranton, Pennsylvania warehouse.

Video: How to Care for your Wood Dining Room Table

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If you are the proud owner of an Olde Good Things handcrafted dining room table or you own a farm table made of the woods listed in the video, you may have many questions on how to well maintain and clean your dining room table.

There are generally two types of finishes we use:

1. Conversion Varnish: We also refer to this as our lacquer finish. This finish is generally used for hardwoods such as: walnut, maple, mahogany, oak industrial flooring etc.
2. Oil / Varnish: This is three-part mixture which consists of marine varnish, tong oil and mineral spirits. We use this finish on our farm tables, which are made from reclaimed white pine and other pines as well as on our reclaimed oak.

These two finishes are both stain resistant and water resistant. In caring for your dining room tables, we suggest using a mild soap and water for everyday use. This will clean grease and stains etc. We recommend Guardsman, a spray furniture polish to bring back the luster in your table.

For the farm tables when scratched you can easily touch it up with a Minwax pencil stain sold at Home Depot. Use either dark or light depending on the color of your table. A provincial stain is usually good for our tables. Then wipe over with natural Danish Oil and wipe off to revitalize your table. This is also sold at Home Depot.

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How our Farm Tables are made

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.

Table Talk

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It’s that time of year-table time.  And we thought we would give everyone a sneak preview at some of the new designs coming out of our shop this season.  It’s not too late to get your table before the holiday’s, so peruse our web site and take a look at some of these pictures, and help us design the perfect table for you made from reclaimed materials.

One of our favorites this season, is the maple and oak industrial flooring table tops.  These have been turning many heads and gaining more interest by our customers.  Here’s just a few samples of what we have produced.

30 in. Wide bistro table made with the industrial flooring wood

30 in. Wide bistro table made with the industrial flooring wood

Stainless steel screws enhance the rustic, scratched patina’d floor wood, beautifully planed and a special matte lacquer finish applied.  These tables are especially popular and can be made to size.  Here’s just a few samples:

As you can see, the patina is magnificent:

Up close and personal with the industrial flooring patina

 

Also, now available, reclaimed oak from old barns.  Here’s a breakfast room table 40 in. wide:

Reclaimed oak bistro table with cast iron pedestal baseThis would look wonderful in your home, restaurant or cafe

Of course, we are still producing classic reclaimed antique white pine tables, many with extensions, like this six foot variety with 14 inch extensions and brown maple stain.

Classic reclaimed white pine table with extensions

Here’s one of the most popular white pine tables available, our “urban farm” table with Brooklyn NY cast iron legs in provincial stain.

Urban style white pine table with Brooklyn legs

 

If you prefer a more elegant finished look, you can always opt for an American black walnut table.  Here are two recent custom samples produced in our shop:

 

 

Remember, we stand behind all our products and guarantee the craftmanship and expertise to be exactly what you’ve grown to expect from tables manufactured by Olde Good Things.  All our tables are hand-made and produced right at our shop in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Take a look at our web site and you will see the many varieties of tables we have available.  You can also order your own custom table made from reclaimed and live edge woods, just email us your specifications and we’ll provide a quote for you.

Out With the New, In with the Olde

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With 2014 in the books, it’s time to create your New Year’s resolution for your home and start planning and designing your living space for 2015.

Reclaimed butcher block table with pipe legs

Reclaimed butcher block table with pipe legs designed and made by Olde Good Things

If your kitchen looks more like a brown bag than a gourmet diner, you might want to consider remodeling; re-tiling with salvage subway tiles, or custom ordering your own farm table is a step in a fabulous direction. Does your bathroom make you cringe rather than chill? Why not give it a new look using reclaimed bath fixtures and vintage lighting? With something as simple as replacing your cupboard knobs, you can change the ambiance from stressed to spa quickly and easily.

Looking for a bigger, more spectacular change? Why not install a salvaged or reclaimed wood mantle over your existing fireplace? Not spectacular enough? Change all the lighting fixtures in your home with vintage chandeliers, sconces, or industrial lamps.

A crystal chandelier purchased at our Chelsea location

A crystal chandelier purchased at our Chelsea location

 

It wouldn’t hurt to add a bit of drama using salvaged corrugated chicken wire glass as statement pieces in your living room or kitchen.

Olde Good Things is the one stop location for designers and end-users alike to come up with great ideas for all your future design plans both for your living or business spaces.  This year is only just beginning, but it holds much promise, especially for those who really want to keep their New Year’s Resolutions of creating a home that is all about them, their tastes, and their budget.

Add to your 2015 calendar plans to visit any or all of our four New York City showrooms, our LA store and our huge National Warehouse locations in Scranton, PA.

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