We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Fox 5 NY for the new segment featuring our 52nd St, Midtown NY store. Fox5 reporter Cristal Young received a New York history store tour by the store manager, Jim DiGiacoma. Some pieces shown were salvaged from The Plaza Hotel, JFK International Airport, and Waldorf Astoria, New York.
Wedding Season with Intricate Gifts from Waldorf Astoria NYC
June is wedding season, and if you are feeling helpless or overwhelmed with what to gift the bride and groom, you can trust Olde Good Things to have just the thing. Consider a classic piece recovered from the Waldorf Astoria NYC. These treasures combine history, functionality, and beauty for the newlywed’s home space.
Waldorf Astoria Fortessa Bone China Demitasse Gift Set
A modern Fortessa bone china demitasse set in white recovered from the Waldorf Astoria towers is a stunning gift for the happy couple to unwrap. This piece inspires a combination of class and history for dinners, parties, or romantic tête-à-tête. The set includes a tray, cups, saucers, and spoons, along with a Waldorf Astoria Certificate of Authenticity. Dimensions and specs can be found here.
Waldorf Astoria Modern Sambonet Butter Knife Set
A stylish set of dinnerware is an integral part of every wedding package, but this original Waldorf Astoria stainless steel butter knife set takes imagination to another level. Complete with a Certificate of Authenticity, this wedding flatware set adds flair and quality to the traditional silverware wedding gift. A decorative bow is available in red or white.
Waldorf Astoria Art Deco Silver Plated & Glass Water Pitcher – Sold Out
A Waldorf Astoria glass pitcher is perfect for serving cool drinks in summer or for daily use in-home or office and makes a perfect summer wedding gift. This clear pitcher with classic Art Deco silver-plated frame and handle is a beautiful accent piece in any room. These unused pitchers designed by D.W. Haber and Sons and salvaged from Waldorf Astoria towers are solid, functional, and elegant.
Waldorf Astoria Modern Fortessa China Creamer Sugar Bowl Set
A Waldorf Astoria NYC ceramic gift set with vitrified china creamer, sugar bowl, and a plate is another unique wedding gift that is both functional and aesthetic. This set is available in classic white and includes the Waldorf Astoria card of authenticity. A Fortessa cream and sugar bowl makes an impression alone or paired with any of the other recovered treasures from Waldorf Astoria NYC.
Four Piece Silver Plated Waldorf Astoria Tea Set
This singular silver tea set with teapot, sugar bowl, milk pourer, and a tray is original to the Waldorf Astoria Towers and is a memorable, one-of-a-kind rare wedding gift. The set includes a Waldorf Astoria card of authenticity and items are stamped D.W. Haber & Son, NY.
A limited amount of these sets are available for purchase for your unique wedding gift. Contact us at Olde Good Things today for more information on these or any of our other recovered treasures.
OGT featured by the Associated Press
Here you see our second post in the series Press Releases. Olde Good Things would like to thank the Associated Press for featuring us in their article, “Salvage Salvage shops offer sustainable decor with a story“. This article features the interviews of two dealers and two editors in the architectural salvage industry. Read each of their point of view in the full article.
Shop our Famous Building Artifacts online
OGT featured by AMNY
16th st, Union Square Location
We appreciate AMNY for celebrating with us our 25th anniversary in business, in their article “Olde Good Things Celebrates 25 Years of Salvaging Rare Treasures“. The interview for this article took place at our 16th St. Union Square store that has since been moved to 333 W. 52nd St., Midtown. One of our most valued employees, Madeline Beauchamp gave details regarding our top salvaged jobs that has produced our rather unique inventory.
An Iconic Stained Glass Window from JFK International Airport
Olde Good Things Salvage from the Historic Waldorf Astoria New York City
The Friends and Faces of Olde Good Things
Just a few weeks ago we held our Grand Opening event for our newly relocated flagship store at 333 W. 52nd Street. Considering all things, with the present economic situation, the event brought a great turn-out, with many faces and friends of OGT.
Gregory Singer, founder and music director of the Manhattan Symphonie, provided musical entertainment during the 3-day event. He coupled with some friends to provide a variety of lighthearted tunes, from Americana to Italian Classics. We were delighted to have him.
Many people loved the lion and engaged in the Instagram promotion receiving 25% off just for posting a picture of themselves with the OGT Lion Mascot in front of our store.
Besides the lion Mascot, you couldn’t miss the OGT T-Rex who stands in the front welcoming all passers-by.
Many of our knowledgeable OGT salespeople are on board to help the customers with any and all questions. We also have trusty help from Flores, who has faithfully worked with us in the setup and installation of architectural pieces for many years. Flores offers a wealth of information to customers who have questions concerning the restoration and installation of many olde good things.
It seems that the neighborhood is delighted to have us. This is the first time we have been centrally located in Midtown Manhattan so we hope that many of our friends and previous customers will find us here. We are presently open for 7 days, with limited hours from 9 am to 5 pm. We are following the CDC guidelines and limiting the traffic with 6 ft. social distancing and sanitizing stations throughout the store.
The store is chock full of one of a kind, never seen before items. There’s something for everyone. We hope you will join us in continuing to celebrate this new location.
Come meet the many faces of Olde Good Things!
By the way, Gregory is known to make pop-in visits so you may see him here again and you can hear him play his magical violin. A note of interest, Gregory recently illustrated and published his first children’s book about a spaceman who helped children wash their hands. Great for these times! Take a look at this link to find out more.
Sneak Peek of New OGT Manhattan Flagship Store
As many of you may realize by now our location at 16th Street in Union Square has recently moved to a much larger central location at 333 W. 52nd Street. This store has a similar scale to our original Manhattan store at 24th Street with its sprawling first floor and lower level. It is being stocked with signature architectural items from legendary New York City buildings as well as many unique designs and home furnishings perfect for the home or office (and nowadays home office as well!).
Click the picture above to view the video
We will soon be “open” to the general public and are planning on a Grand Opening on October 2nd. We are planning a sneak peek week starting Friday, September 25th just before our Grand Opening. Just stop by or call for an appointment at 212-989-8814. Of course, this shopping experience will be conducted within CDC guidelines for the safety of both our customers as well as our staff. PPE will be required (face masks) and we’ll have plenty of sanitizing stations throughout the store. Capacity will be limited to ensure a safer and more pleasant shopping experience. Hours of operation will be posted, but for now, we are open every day from 9 am to 5 pm.
The store is stocked with fresh picks as well as a great assortment of what we are notorious for, handmade mirrors and decorative furnishings as well as our line of tables both rustic and elegant. There is much “never seen before” merchandise so come and get first dibs! Our plan is to post these items online soon after our opening in the following weeks.
During these difficult times, it’s a comfort to know OGT is still a staple in New York City. Our commitment is to continue as long as we can find great finds, which doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon. Keep an eye out, buzz is not lacking at OGT. There are so many story-filled items reclaimed from years gone by. A few samples include: Copper framed mirrors made from windows of prominent skyscrapers such as the Flat Iron Building and 200 5th Ave (formerly the renowned Toy Manufacturers Building which now houses the famous Italian Market: Eataly). Also, marble mantels and original lighting from the Waldorf Astoria can be seen firsthand and so much more.
We look forward to seeing you at the new flagship location, as always expect an exciting experience shopping at one of the most interesting stores in New York City.
The Test of Time
Nothing accents new design projects better than an old piece of architectural beauty given new dimension and life. Here is an old steeple clock, six foot in diameter which has been refurbished and given that new dimension in this high end residential redo in Hollywood by Julie Berchtold of Berchtold Harris, a design / build firm located in Los Angeles.
A six foot diameter bronze clock face overlooks the dining room table
The clock face is solid bronze and is over 100 years old. Here you see it up and running as a center piece to this vast open living area.
The clock face forms the center piece of this vast living area
Although the living area is ultra modern, the back-lit and now fully functional antique clock fits right in as it has stood the test of time. Julie found this clock at our Grand Ave. Los, Angeles location and had the vision for it’s renewal in this penthouse apartment. Take a look at this project and many others on her web site at this link. Come visit us at one of our six locations and find that perfect piece for your next design project.
Getting 1stdibs
Just recently Olde Good Things joined 1stdibs.com to be one their ‘World Class Dealers’. 1stdibs was founded in 2001 by Michael Bruno after visiting Paris flea markets. Today 1stdibs is the go to source for the world’s leading interior designers and in-the-know consumers to find antiques, design, estate jewelry, vintage fashion and art. Its headquarters is in New York City. Some of our finest pieces are featured, including Black French Marble Mantel and Belgian Gilt Mirror seen below. There are now over forty pieces online and growing. Visit the Olde Good Things 1stdibs store.
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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New Warehouse Location! Capital Records Building
For all of you who have visited our treasure chest location at our National Warehouse in Scranton, PA, well now we have some good news! Now there’s a double treasure – the opening of a second EVEN LARGER location with 136,000 square feet of recently unburied treasures. Furniture of all types, architectural artifacts including kitchen cabinetry and complete paneled rooms – showcases – you name it – guaranteed it’s there. This location is the old Capital Records Building – six floors of wide open space – now gradually filling up with architectural treasures from many famous NYC buildings such as the Toy Building at 23rd St and 5th Avenue. We are open to the public at both locations, only our new location is by appointment. Just let us know that you want to come and we’ll gladly set it up. If you are building or designing a new project or if you are a dealer looking for some great deals, you’re welcome! Many dealers en route to Brimfield love to check out the goods at our warehouse. Now there’s a double win reason to stop by Olde Good Things’ national locations in Scranton, PA. Come, see, browse. Bring your empty truck!
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