Resource: Salvage Yards
Jaded by the astronomical price tags so commonplace in the world of modern design, we often overlook the priceless gems lying in wait at the various salvage yards strewn across the country.
These are forgotten pieces of mid-century modern furniture, perfectly good kitchen and bathroom fittings, abandoned fireplace mantels replete with mosaics of cracked paint, and collectible flotsam covered with abstract, oxidized patinas. Forget Ikea and its embrace of disposable culture, salvage yards offer recycled wares with character and history, at bargain prices. Here are few of our favorites.
Old House Salvage: Exeter, NH
Restoration Resources: Boston, MA
North Shore Architectural Antiques: Two Harbors MN
Old Good Things: Manhattan, NY; Los Angeles, CA; Hallandale, FL; Scranton, PA
Tony’s Architectural Salvage: Orange, CA
Earthwise: Seattle, WA
Ohmega Salvage: Berkeley, CA
Salvage One: Chicago, IL
These are forgotten pieces of mid-century modern furniture, perfectly good kitchen and bathroom fittings, abandoned fireplace mantels replete with mosaics of cracked paint, and collectible flotsam covered with abstract, oxidized patinas. Forget Ikea and its embrace of disposable culture, salvage yards offer recycled wares with character and history, at bargain prices. Here are few of our favorites.
Old House Salvage: Exeter, NH
Restoration Resources: Boston, MA
North Shore Architectural Antiques: Two Harbors MN
Old Good Things: Manhattan, NY; Los Angeles, CA; Hallandale, FL; Scranton, PA
Tony’s Architectural Salvage: Orange, CA
Earthwise: Seattle, WA
Ohmega Salvage: Berkeley, CA
Salvage One: Chicago, IL
Posted by: Christopher Bright on Mar 11, 08 at 03:53 PM PDT
Posted by sohbet on 11/10/08 11:13AM PST
Does anyone know the name of the junk yard featured in the first episode of the Top Design season 2 on Bravo?
Posted by Jenn on 10/21/08 02:27PM PDT
Very helpful, thanks!!
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Posted by cool air force 1 on 05/28/08 11:16AM PDT
salvageweb.com
architecturalsalvagedirectory.com
Posted by materialicious on 03/27/08 08:36AM PDT
I love Ohmega Salvage!
Here's a good online resource for other salvage yards and reuse organizations: http://www.ecologycenter.org/
Posted by monica on 03/14/08 08:00PM PDT
does anyone know if any salvage yards in las vegas, nv
Posted by karlene lashua on 03/13/08 01:44PM PDT
Thank you! I have really missed salvage yards since I moved to the states from the UK!
Posted by stella on 03/13/08 10:38AM PDT
Thank you! I have really missed salvage yards since I moved to the states from the UK!
Posted by stella on 03/13/08 10:38AM PDT
does anyone know of any salvage yards in the northern VA/DC area?
Posted by stella on 03/12/08 08:13AM PDT
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