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The Friends and Faces of Olde Good Things

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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.

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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.

Visit Gregory’s website!

Take a sneak peek inside the store

16th Street Store Closing – New Manhattan Flagship Opening

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As many of you may realize by now, our eleven-year stay at Union Square has recently come to a close.  We are sad and glad, sad because this location served us and our customers well but glad as we have made the move to a much larger, centrally located space with high ceilings and an even grander, vast showroom at 333 West 52nd Street.  The preparation for this new location was of course slowed by the economic shutdown due to the onset of COVID-19.

We’re in the process of unboxing and setting up our wares from 16th Street as well as many new arrivals never seen by our New York City customers.  We plan to have this location open by appointment in the weeks to come, so please keep in touch and look for our opening newsletter.

Also, if you are in the city and still want to shop with us in person, our other stores at 302 Bowery and 2420 Broadway are open with limited hours during the week as well as the entire weekend.  Just call for an appointment.

302 Bowery
New York, NY 10012
212-498-9922
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2420 Broadway
New York, NY 10024
212-877-0845
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Of course, our web site is always open and our PA warehouses are also open by appointment.  We appreciate your business and look forward to you shopping at Olde Good Things.

New York Bowery & Broadway Stores Re-Opening

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UPDATE: Our Bowery and Broadway NYC stores will be open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays starting July 4. For Monday through Friday, please call or email for an appointment. The Los Angeles location is open for retail business.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, our Scranton locations are open by appointment only. Please call or email for an appointment.

Now that phase 2 of New York City’s re-opening process is underway, we at Olde Good Things have been preparing our stores to make them safe for everyone involved.  We are complying with CDC regulations, providing customers with a safe hopefully delightful shopping experience. We have even begun developing sustainable sales counter “sneeze guards” made from reclaimed windows. This is not only a decorative way to keep the store safer, but it is also great for the environment, as all the products we’re using are getting their second go around.  As seen at our Bowery location, arched sash windows now form protective divides at the counter.  And the good news is, we are marketing these to our friends in the business as well.  Just inquire and we’ll let you know our present inventory of windows and other architectural elements which can be repurposed as well.

Although protective guards at sales counters are an indicator of the difficulty of the present times, these made from salvaged materials make any space look great and give a warmer, more friendly feel. Now you can shop safely at our NYC stores at 2420 Broadway and 302 Bowery. We will have reduced hours and occupancy, so if you prefer to make an appointment, call us at 212-989-8814 for scheduling. Our 16th St store is in the relocation process to our new much larger flagship location at 333 W. 52nd St. We’ll keep you posted for our grand opening! Since the stores are opened on a limited schedule, we ask you to call first so as not to be disappointed. We appreciate your business and look forward to seeing you again.

Lower East Side:
302 Bowery
between Houston and Bleeker
212-498-9922
Open Sat 6-27-20 and Sun 6-28-20, 11-5 pm by appointment
Weekday schedule coming

Upper West Side:
2420 Broadway
between W. 89th & 90th
Open at 6-27-20 and Sun 6-28-20, 11-5 pm by appointment
Weekday schedule coming

OGT Broadway NYC Gets a Facelift

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Located in the heart of New York City’s upper west side, Olde Good Things Broadway storefront was once hidden with scaffolding, making this truly unique store hard to find. Now that the scaffolding has come down, we have given this amazing store an exterior facelift. On the inside, the ceiling is filled with antique and modern lighting from some of the most famous buildings in New York City. The furnishings are a mix of old and custom made. Olde Good Things is known for architectural salvage and using reclaimed material to create new custom furniture & furnishings such as farm tables, modern dining room tables, antique tin mirrors, and panels.

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We took some footage of the new neon sign going up to share with you. It was a great day for the Olde Good Things to finally get its name in lights on Broadway.

Facelift Complete

As you can see, in addition to the neon sign, we also added a storewide canopy in our signature green color that adds an eye-catching appearance that’s hard to miss. So now the elephant, lion, and dinosaur can stay dry on rainy days.

Click here to view the inside of Olde Good Things Broadway

Click here to shop the inventory at Olde Good Things Broadway online.

5 Most Interesting Items at OGT Union Square

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History of Union Square Park

On July 19, 1839, New York City’s Union Square Park opened to the public. Here’s a fun fact about this upcoming national holiday: on September 5, 1882, Union Square Park played a central role in the first Labor Day celebration, when a crowd of 10,000 labor workers paraded up Broadway and then past reviewing stands at Union Square. As the procession passed the stand, Robert Price of Lonaconing, Maryland said to Richard Griffiths, the General Worthy Foreman of the Knights of Labor, “This is Labor Day in earnest, Uncle Dick.” On June 28, 1894, President Grover Cleveland signed the legislation which made Labor Day a national holiday. In 1997 the U.S. Department of Interior designated Union Square Park as a National Historic Landmark because of its significance in American labor history. So if you’re looking for somewhere to go on September 2, you could always visit right where it all started.

Union Park New York (East side) (NYPL b13476046-EM11347)

Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons – Union Park New York (East side) (NYPL b13476046-EM11347).jpg

 

In 1928-29, Union Square was nearly demolished to build the underground course for the subway. Since then, the Square has gone through many renovations. Since 1976, the Union Square Greenmarket has served fresh food and plants to the local community on the north side of the park.

Olde Good Things – Union Square

Around the corner from the Square on 16th St. in May of 2009, Olde Good Things – Union Square opened its doors. It features a main ground floor, mezzanine and a basement full of antique & architectural finds. When you walk in, you will notice its original mosaic tile floor at your feet and a ceiling covered with chandeliers above your head.

 

Throughout its 10 years in business, this location has housed Olde Good Thing’s most valuable, interesting finds. This location is now known for its abundance of antique hardware and very high end lighting. Our current store manager Jim D. has handpicked the Top 5 Most Interesting items that are currently in the store. These items can be viewed online, or if you’re in New York City, stop by for a look in person. Be sure to check out the gallery of newest items NOT online yet at the very bottom. If you have any questions regarding those items, call the store directly at 212-989-8814.

Top 5 Most Interesting Items

 

1. Theater Auditorium Seats from the Great Hall Cooper Union

The Great Hall of The Cooper Union has stood for more than a century as a bastion of free speech and a witness to the flow of American history and ideas. When the hall opened in 1858, more than a year in advance of the completion of the institution, it quickly became a mecca for all interested in serious discussions and debates of the vital issues of the day. View Online

 

2. Handmade Walnut & Black Steel Modern Shelf

Handmade shelving unit by the artisans at Olde Good Things. We built these shelves using sustainable wood materials and angle iron. View Online

 

3. Pair of Antique Iron Elevator Doors

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4. Palace Hotel Lobby Crystal & Bronze Empire Style Chandelier

Originally from the Palace Hotel in NYC, this wonderful large gilt bronze and crystal beaded chandelier has been completely restored. View Online

 

5. 1870s Victorian Gilt Wood Figural Mirror with Matching Marble Top Table

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New Inventory Not Online

References:

  1. NYC Parks: https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/union-square-park/history
  2. Wikipedia:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Square,_Manhattan

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!

LA Mart Temporaries Market

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Olde Good Things is now showcasing at The LA Mart Temporaries Wholesale Market starting Jan 18-21, 2019. Cash & carry.

We have special guest at our booth, Danny the Dinosaur. Stop by and give him a big Rawr!

Located at:

1933 S. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90007

Booth:

106 on the first floor

 

The Largest Selection of Victorian Doorknobs Online

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Now a vital part of a door, the doorknob was not patented until 1886 by Osbourne Dorsey. Prior to then, latches and locks with keys were all that kept valuables safe. The 64 years of the Victorian Era saw many decorative creations, and a surprising number of unique doorknobs were manufactured. The modern doorknob may be sleek, but it lacks the personality and bit of history that an antique doorknob brings into the home.

We carry the largest selection of antique Victorian doorknobs online, and we are currently uploading hundreds more of different varieties. To find a doorknob that fits in your home, you can begin by searching by style, finish, and composition on our website.

A few popular styles you can search for are Vernacular, Classic, Romanesque, Italian Renaissance, Greek, Rococo, Art Nouveau. Within each style, you can further specify the type of composition and finish that you’d like.

Doorknobs may also be searched by composition, majority of doorknobs we carry are made of bronze and brass, but we also have antique glass and porcelain mineral doorknobs available in large quantities.

Also available are mortise locks, both antique and modern. Our large selection of antique mortises are not all online yet, so please send a request specifying your needed size and quantity. We also have large rosettes that are paired with Kwiksets, so you can use an antique doorknob even in newer, modern doors.

Knob Design

The knob designs that we offer include: Representational, Asymmetrical, Odd Shaped, Field, Spirals & Swirls, Two-fold, Three-fold, Four-fold, Five-fold, Six-fold, Eight-fold, Radial, Concentric, Oval, & Emblematic/Fraternal.

Once you find a design that suits you, you can search by a group number, which comes from Len Blumin’s system of classification, found at https://www.antiquedoorknobs.us, which is how we categorize all decorative knobs.

Or, you can search by manufacturer, some of our most popular ones are Russell & Erwin Manufacturing Company, Penn Hardware Company, Reading Hardware Company, Branford Lock Works, P & F Corbin Company, and Norwalk Lock Company.

Junk Bonanza Minneapolis Spring 2018

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Thursday, April 19
Early Bird Admission 8AM-5PM
General Admission 10AM-5PM

Friday, April 20
General Admission 9AM-5PM

Saturday, April 21
General Admission 9AM-5PM

ADMISSION: $10 PER DAY

General Admission
$10 per day (at the door only)

Early Bird Admission
$25 online (or $30 at the door)

*Children under 12 are free
*Cash and checks only at the door. ATMs available.

LOCATION:

Canterbury Park
1100 Canterbury Rd S, Shakopee, MN 55379
Phone 952-445-7223

Directions
www.canterburypark.com
Located 20 miles southwest of the Minneapolis/St. Paul International airport.

Top 5 Trending Modern Industrial Handmade Furniture Pieces of 2018

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Inspired by the clean, streamlined aesthetic of urban living, modern industrial furniture has become a popular interior design choice for many. Harking back to the ideals of the great mid-century designers influenced by a post-war world during which efficiency was integral, the modern industrial composition is built-to-last and is uncomplicated in its minimal form. At Olde Good Things, repurposed wood is salvaged and given new life in our modern collection.

Top 5 Trending Furniture Pieces of 2018

1. Four Seat Swing Seat Industrial Factory Table – Available in 4, 6, 8 & 10 seats. This style of base was typically used in a factory setting as an assembly line or cafeteria table in the early 1900s. The top is reclaimed butcher block and the round seats are hard maple. You can customize the type of wood top & stain. The base has been replicated from an original set we salvaged from a factory in 2015.

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2. Walnut Console Table with Four Steel Drawers – Custom sizes & other wood & stain options are available. Please allow 6-8 weeks for completion. Made to order.

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3. Handmade Walnut & Black Steel Modern Shelf – Handmade shelving unit by the artisans at Olde Good Things. We built these shelves using sustainable wood materials and angle iron. These units are a tall and narrow size, which are perfect for a small area in a room. Overall size, wood type and shelf count can be customize, please inquire for pricing. Please allow 6-8 weeks for completion. Made to order.

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4. Four Tier Galvanized Basket Stand – A reclaimed industrial wood top finishes this handy four tier basket storage stand. Great for kitchens, bath or as a side table.

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5. Reclaimed Farm Table with New York Machine Legs – An Industrial combination of reclaimed pine wood from New York City building beams and replica salvaged industrial machine legs makes a unique dining room table for your workspace. Marine spar varnish and oil finish. The legs can be painted with a faux antique finish in any color. Please allow 6-8 weeks for table completion. Made to order.

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Modern furniture continues to evolve in its definition and as it does, Olde Good Things is honored to partake of its development. Some of our customers have approached us with specific visions to be precisely hand-crafted by our team while others have come in with a vague concept and an open mind. Working with our customers allows for us to get a better feel as the progressive perspective and helps for us to grow and create new and compelling designs.

 

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