Architectural and Altered Antiques
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.
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.
Custom marble and pine island with unusual pipe fitting legs
One of the best things about being in the vintage salvage and restoration business is that we get to make custom furniture for customers using the salvaged goodies in our warehouses. These unique pieces make beautiful home accents, are amazing conversation starters, and often allow you to hold on to a piece of history in a fun new way.
Shown above is a custom kitchen island made from reclaimed marble and white pine. It has unusual ‘pipe fitting’ type feet that scream rustic treasure to all who see the island.
If you have a fun furniture piece in mind, let us know your requirements and we’ll get to work on your own special piece of olde-made-new goodness! (Thanks Caitlin!)
Another showcase of our customer’s, Opening Ceremony in New York used two display cases placed in the center isle and a sales counter they got from us, as well as many other vintage items to create a contemporary look for their retail space. Find out more about Opening Ceremony on their website.
It’s always good to see people seeking salvaged goods to use for projects; it’s one of the reason we are in business. It’s even better to see a place like The Collective where everything olde is being reused. Robert DelPazzo and ICRAVE Design created a unique space that takes reclaimed items to an all new level of creativity, “The project was all about finding vintage pieces from all over and repurposing/reviving them!!” They did exactly that and you can see it for yourself in these pictures or stop by the Collective for a bite.
Anyone who likes vintage hardware will be happy to know that we are continuing to beef up our inventory of doorknobs, hinges, and other classic antique hardware. So search our inventory or contact us and see what we have available.
La Ronda Mansion
La Ronda of Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, the last commissioned Addison Mizner work north of the Mason-Dixon line, was recently sold. With much controversy, the monumental home, considered Mizner’s northeast masterpiece, was slated for demolition to make way for the new owner’s estate.  Olde Good Things was asked to salvage many of the historical architectural elements and preserve them for future use by Mizner fans all over. Now available are several pieces from this unique mansion, such as an arched stained glass windows and doors with medieval figural detail, and a hand painted pecky cypress ceiling, one of Mizner’s well-known handprints on American architecture. Feel free to contact us for more information.
New Items
Now available through Olde Good Things are some original lighting and other architectural details from a fine East 82nd Street, NYC, home. What follows is only a sample!
The lighting has been restored – only to be brought up to current specifications – otherwise we have maintained the authentic rich patina these pieces had when removed. We also salvaged a paneled room, hand-painted doors as well as several marble mantels. Take a look online as well as in our stores and inquire about availability and pricing. If you are interested in anything contact us.
That’s our Chelsea store in our favorite newspaper… Click the images to read the articles.
The New York Daily News take on our Coney Island Boardwalk recycling.
