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 CENTURY Old CEILING ROOFING Tins Tiles Antique Vtg Architectural SALVAGE Rustic $15.00 Time Remaining: 3d 5h 12m Buy It Now for only: $15.00 |
 Antique WROUGHT Iron WINDOW GATE Architectural Salvage $74.99 Time Remaining: 1d 3h 15m |
 Antique Vintage Fancy Iron WINDOW GATE Architectural Salvage $74.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 3h 11m |
 Antique Stained Glass Window 1909 Vtg Uptown Chicago Architectural Salvage Art $425.00 Time Remaining: 6d 19h 33m Buy It Now for only: $425.00 |
 AMAZING ANTIQUE CARVED OAK CLOSET FRONT BUILT IN ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE $3,795.00 Time Remaining: 4d 19h 47m |
 Antique Cast Iron NEWEL POST old paint Patina Estate Architectural Salvage $165.00 Time Remaining: 29d 23h 13m Buy It Now for only: $165.00 |
 8 Victorian Architectural Salvage Plinth Chippy White Paint Bullseye Wood Blocks $36.00 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 1h 48m |
 Antique Architectural Salvage Ornamental Cast Iron Grapes on Vine Garden Gate $30.99 Time Remaining: 24d 22h 23m Buy It Now for only: $30.99 |
 Antique Iron WINDOW GATE Architectural Salvage $54.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 3h 13m |
 VINTAGE ANTIQUE WROUGHT IRON ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE ORNATE UNIQUE PANEL GRATE $99.99 Time Remaining: 28d 18h 32m Buy It Now for only: $99.99 |
 Antique Iron Mission Style WINDOW GATE Architectural Salvage $52.99 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 3h 17m |
 ANTIQUE CARVED OAK FIREPLACE MANTEL ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE $299.00 Time Remaining: 17d 15h 25m Buy It Now for only: $299.00 |
 Antique Stained Glass Window 6 Color Tulip Architectural Salvage Art $12.50 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 7h 35m |
 NICE PAIR OF ANTIQUE OAK DOUBLE FRENCH DOORS ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE $299.00 Time Remaining: 19d 5h 21m Buy It Now for only: $299.00 |
 Antique Wooden Wood Leaded Glass Cabinet Doors Windows Architectural Salvage $32.00 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 23h 58m |
 PAIR ANTIQUE WROUGHT IRON WINDOW GATES ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE $199.00 Time Remaining: 19d 5h 44m Buy It Now for only: $199.00 |
 Architectural Salvage Wooden Plinth Blocks $10.99 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 8h 6m |
 AMAZING ANTIQUE CARVED OAK CLOSET FRONT LINEN CABINET ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE $1,095.00 Time Remaining: 17d 15h 21m Buy It Now for only: $1,095.00 |
 ANTIQUE AMERICAN LEADED GLASS WINDOWS TOP BOTTOM ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE $499.00 Time Remaining: 4d 19h 51m |
 BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE CARVED MAHOGANY FIREPLACE MANTEL ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE $375.00 Time Remaining: 6d 5h 36m Buy It Now for only: $375.00 |
 Antique Vintage Western Ranch Bull Art Deco Architectural Cast Metal Salvage $18.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4d 2h 53m |
 ANTIQUE CARVED WALNUT CLOSET FRONT BUTLERS PANTRY ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE $499.00 Time Remaining: 17d 15h 31m Buy It Now for only: $499.00 |
 NICE ANTIQUE STAINED GLASS DOOR QUEEN ANNE ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE $250.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4d 19h 50m |
 One 1 Architectural Salvage Finial Gingerbread Green $24.95 Time Remaining: 19d 50m Buy It Now for only: $24.95 |
 GREAT SET OF ANTIQUE FRENCH DOORS DOUBLE DOORS ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE $399.00 Time Remaining: 4d 19h 49m |
 ANTIQUE OAK FIREPLACE MANTEL CARVINGS COLUMNS ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE $250.00 Time Remaining: 16d 16h 44m Buy It Now for only: $250.00 |
 Wonderful Antique Wood Pediment Architectural Salvage $39.99 Time Remaining: 1d 23h 31m |
 Wow Awesome Old Architectural Salvaged Cement Pediment Unique Design Patina $95.00 Time Remaining: 27d 2h 12m Buy It Now for only: $95.00 |
 INCREDIBLE Old ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGED CAST IRON Heart Flowers Roses CHIPPY WHITE $130.50 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 3h 8m |
 BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE CARVED WALNUT FIREPLACE MANTEL ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE $575.00 Time Remaining: 17d 15h 27m Buy It Now for only: $575.00 |
 Old Antique Salvaged Architectural metal break drum great garden item 1900 $29.99 Time Remaining: 1d 27m |
 Antique Unpainted Wooden Pediment Architectural Salvage E140 $65.00 Time Remaining: 21d 22h 10m Buy It Now for only: $65.00 |
 Lot 14 Antique Metal Door Knob Plates w Key Hole Architectural Salvage + PARTS $15.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 14h 53m |
 Small Iron Round Finial Architectural Salvage Fencing Gate E285 $12.50 Time Remaining: 22d 22h 51m Buy It Now for only: $12.50 |
 Antique Architectural Wrought Iron Salvage Gate Fence Finials Wall Garden Art $34.99 Time Remaining: 4d 2h 40m |
 GREAT 1 4 SAWN OAK FIREPLACE MANTEL VICTORIAN ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE $350.00 Time Remaining: 2d 1m Buy It Now for only: $350.00 |
 Victorian Corbel Architectural Salvage Antique $600.00 Time Remaining: 16h 8m |
 ANTIQUE 1900s cast iron stove door ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE PUTTO FIREPLACE COVER $495.00 Time Remaining: 9d 15h 54m Buy It Now for only: $495.00 |
 ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE CHICAGO TRIPLEX DOOR HINGE CAST IRON OLD VINTAGE ANTIQUE $12.00 Time Remaining: 2h 47m Buy It Now for only: $17.00 |
 ANTIQUE CARVED OAK CLOSET FRONT LINEN CABINET ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE $1,095.00 Time Remaining: 23d 4h 29m Buy It Now for only: $1,095.00 |
 Vintage Architectural Salvage Acorn and Leaf Cast Aluminum Piece $15.00 Time Remaining: 23h 40m |
 GREAT ANTIQUE CARVED OAK FIREPLACE MANTEL UNIQUE ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE $425.00 Time Remaining: 17d 15h 29m Buy It Now for only: $425.00 |
 ANTIQUE CAST IRON ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE ORNAMENT $49.99 Time Remaining: 2d 1h 18m |
 Pair Architectural Salvage Decorative Plaster Medallion $19.95 Time Remaining: 22d 2h 8m Buy It Now for only: $19.95 |
 Vintage Architectural Salvage Chippy Shabby White Paint Wood Fence Piece $24.00 Time Remaining: 1d 22h 9m |
 GREAT PAIR ANTIQUE BEVELED LEADED DOUBLE FRENCH DOORS ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE $1,599.00 Time Remaining: 3d 5h 26m Buy It Now for only: $1,599.00 |
 Antique Art Nouveau Brass Ornamental Architectural Salvage Molding Key Plate $48.00 Time Remaining: 3d 22h 16m |
 ANTIQUE WROUGHT IRON WINDOW GATE FLOWERS ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE $109.00 Time Remaining: 19d 5h 42m Buy It Now for only: $109.00 |
 Antique Architectural Salvage Corbel Victorian Plinth bullseye corner block $22.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 36m |
 BEST EVER CARVED ANTIQUE OAK NEWEL POSTS PAIR GOTHIC ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE $3,950.00 Time Remaining: 28d 4h 21m Buy It Now for only: $3,950.00 |
 Vintage Architectural Post Column Balluster Chippy Shabby White Paint Salvage $14.00 Time Remaining: 19h 57m |
 ANTIQUE ARTS AND CRAFTS ERA SHELVES SHELF PLATE RACK ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE $29.99 Time Remaining: 3d 21h 9m |
 AMAZING CARVED WALNUT CLOSET FRONT BUTLERS PANTRY ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE $995.00 Time Remaining: 9d 6h 35m Buy It Now for only: $995.00 |
 2 Vintage Brass ELEPHANT HOOKS Brackets with LONG Trunks Architectural Salvage $29.99 Time Remaining: 4d 2h 3m |
 ANTIQUE AMERICAN STAINED GLASS WINDOW QUEEN ANNE ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE $149.00 Time Remaining: 17d 15h 17m Buy It Now for only: $149.00 |
 OMG LARGE Old ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGED CORBELS 3 Fabulous Chippy White Paint $157.50 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 3h 17m |
 ANTIQUE CHERRY CLOSET FRONT BACKBAR BOOKCASE ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE $575.00 Time Remaining: 23d 20h 54m Buy It Now for only: $575.00 |
 Antique vintage sun rays corbel architectural salvage $64.99 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 53m |
 GREAT ANTIQUE OAK BACKBAR CLOSET FRONT BOOKCASE ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE $595.00 Time Remaining: 9d 6h 39m Buy It Now for only: $595.00 |
 Antique Vintage Victorian Wood Architectural Corbels Lot of 7 Matching salvage $399.99 Time Remaining: 3d 15h 52m |
 Antique Architectural Salvage Ornamental Cast Iron Acorns Oak Leaves Garden Gate $30.99 Time Remaining: 24d 22h 23m Buy It Now for only: $30.99 |
 FABULOUS Old ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGED CORBELS or BRACKETS Small Size White Paint $20.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4d 2h 57m |
 Architectural SALVAGE PAIR Wrought Iron WHEELS Wall ACCENTS Childs Room Decor $24.00 Time Remaining: 23d 3h 56m Buy It Now for only: $24.00 |
 AMAZING SET OF ANTIQUE CONCRETE COLUMNS ORNATE ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE $3,250.00 Time Remaining: 4d 19h 48m |
 Antique Grist Mill Grinding Stone Wheel Architectural Salvage Garden Element NoR $2,500.00 Time Remaining: 3d 2h 32m Buy It Now for only: $2,500.00 |
 Old Antique Salvaged Architectural cast iron column post chippy white metal $39.99 Time Remaining: 23h 40m |
 ANTIQUE OAK FIREPLACE MANTEL CORBELS ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE $225.00 Time Remaining: 16d 16h 47m Buy It Now for only: $225.00 |
 Antique Brass Ornamental Architectural Salvage Furniture Molding Flowers Lot $98.00 Time Remaining: 3d 22h 2m |
 ORNATE VICTORIAN FIREPLACE MANTEL UNPAINTED OAK ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE $499.00 Time Remaining: 6d 5h 27m Buy It Now for only: $499.00 |
 ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE IRON FENCE TOPPER FLEUR DE LIS WHITE PAINT $3.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 10h 8m |
 NICE ANTIQUE CARVED OAK NEWEL POST ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE $375.00 Time Remaining: 19d 5h 24m Buy It Now for only: $375.00 |
 Vintage Architectural Post Ballaster Chippy Shabby White Paint Salvage $14.00 Time Remaining: 1d 23h 7m |
 4 Unique Architectural Iron Elevator Doors Boston MA history salvage Joe Tecces $1,274.96 Time Remaining: 2d 22h 2m Buy It Now for only: $1,274.96 |
 Antique Brass Ornamental Architectural Salvage Molding Ornate Picture Frame $18.00 Time Remaining: 3d 22h 30m |
 Antique Stair Spindle Baluster Architectural Salvage $7.00 Time Remaining: 27d 47m Buy It Now for only: $7.00 |
 Shabyy ChIPpY wood fragments architectural Salvage spindle legs furniture post $29.00 Time Remaining: 5d 3h 18m |
 ANTIQUE CHIMNEY POT ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE FOR GARDEN LANDSCAPING T $199.99 Time Remaining: 28d 1h 47m Buy It Now for only: $199.99 |
 Set of 4 Architectural Salvage Block Bullseye Antique Rosette $47.99 Time Remaining: 5d 18h 53m Buy It Now for only: $52.99 |
 NICE ANTIQUE FIREPLACE MANTEL WITH COLUMNS ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE $299.00 Time Remaining: 6h 53m Buy It Now for only: $299.00 |
 Pair of Antique Bronze Door Handle Handles Architectural Salvage French Spain $99.00 Time Remaining: 2d 19h 8m Buy It Now for only: $125.00 |
 ANTIQUE WALNUT NEWEL POST CARVED ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE $375.00 Time Remaining: 28d 4h 12m Buy It Now for only: $375.00 |
 Rare Set 3 Antique BRASS Doorknobs with Beautiful Patina Architectural Salvage $49.99 Time Remaining: 1d 3h 18m |
 RARE ANTIQUE ORNATE EMBOSSED TOILET NEEDS RESTORATION ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE $499.00 Time Remaining: 29d 23h 43m Buy It Now for only: $499.00 |
 3 Antique WIRE COAT HOOKS Closet HOOKS Architectural House Salvage Hardware coat $4.99 Time Remaining: 3d 12h 27m |
 GREAT ANTIQUE AMERICAN LEADED GLASS WINDOW ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE $275.00 Time Remaining: 17d 15h 6m Buy It Now for only: $275.00 |
 Antique Brass Ornamental Architectural Salvage Molding Ornate Design Art Nouveau $18.00 Time Remaining: 3d 22h 25m |
 Vintage Early White Porcelian Door Knob Rod Architectural Salvage Set $16.99 Time Remaining: 15d 3h 27m Buy It Now for only: $16.99 |
 Antique Brass Ornamental Architectural Salvage Molding Ornate Design Art Nouveau $18.00 Time Remaining: 3d 22h 28m |
 ANTIQUE AMERICAN STAINED GLASS TRANSON WINODW ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE $325.00 Time Remaining: 1d 16h 41m Buy It Now for only: $325.00 |
 Pair 20 1 2 cast iron acorn oak leaf design architectural salvage pieces $1.99 Time Remaining: 6d 16h 22m |
 GREAT ANTIQUE CARVED OAK MIRROR FRAME OVERMANTEL ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE $119.00 Time Remaining: 19d 5h 16m Buy It Now for only: $119.00 |
 Lot of architectural salvage wood finials door lock metal tole flowers $71.00 Time Remaining: 4d 7h 34m |
 ANTIQUE AMERICAN LEADED GLASS WINDOW 10 JEWELS ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE $350.00 Time Remaining: 1d 16h 44m Buy It Now for only: $350.00 |
 Antique vintage architectural restoration salvage hinges brass iron lot $29.95 Time Remaining: 5d 1h 51m Buy It Now for only: $44.95 |
 ELEGANT ANTIQUE AMERICAN LEADED GLASS WINDOW ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE $149.00 Time Remaining: 6h 23m Buy It Now for only: $149.00 |
 Large Architectural Corbel Salvage $57.50 Time Remaining: 5d 21h 58m |
 ANTIQUE 15 LITE FRENCH DOOR BEVELED GLASS ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE $169.00 Time Remaining: 18d 3h 11m Buy It Now for only: $169.00 |
 Set of 15 matching Antique Doors Architecture Salvage Victorian $400.00 Time Remaining: 5d 23h 15m Buy It Now for only: $600.00 |
 ANTIQUE STAIR NEWEL POST ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE $199.99 Time Remaining: 3d 3h 15m Buy It Now for only: $199.99 |
 GREAT ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGED ITEMS ELECTRICAL CORD SPOOLS PERHAPS $9.99 Time Remaining: 3d 18h 53m |
Using Architectural Salvage In Your Home or Condo
When old buildings such as houses, hotels, churches or commercial spaces get demolished or renovated, there are companies that go in to "save" interesting or useful elements before the wrecking ball arrives. These companies salvage things like windows, doors, hardware, radiators, floor grates, stair parts, lighting, fencing, lumber, ceiling tiles, fireplace mantels, bathtubs, flooring and more.
Why use old building elements instead of buying new?
1.They don't make things like they used to. When you install a sturdy oak door, for example, you're getting quality materials and excellent craftsmanship - at far less than a new, and sometimes inferior quality, door would cost.
2.It's "green". You're not sending a viable item to landfill, or using resources to create a new one. You're being environmentally responsible and preserving a piece of the past.
3.It's unique. In an era of cookie-cutter homes and mass-produced furnishings, distinctive elements will always make a statement.
Ideas for your home. Architectural salvage works in any space, from antique-filled Victorians to ultra-modern Condos and Lofts.
Here are just a few ideas:
- Replace boring doorknobs with lovely brass, porcelain or cut glass knobs. -Old tin ceiling tiles make great wall hangings. Use them rust and all, or take four tiles with the same pattern, paint each one a different colour, and hang them as a grouping.
- Replace the bathtub in your modern space with a deep, elegant clawfoot soaker.
- Replace a standard floor grate with a lovely iron one, or hang one on your wall as art. - Use a piece of wrought-iron fencing as a headboard.
- Use beautiful old hinges on your doors - you can find some really ornate ones that would look equally good in a period home or a contemporary space.
- Thinking about installing hardwood floors? Reclaimed wood flooring is great quality, and it's less expensive and more environmentally-friendly than buying new. -Install old stained glass or leaded glass windows into non-load-bearing internal walls to allow light to shine through.
- If you're restoring an old home, architectural salvage centres are a valuable resource for staying true to the style and period of the house. The people who work there tend to be very knowledgeable.
Where to find salvaged items.
- Architectural salvage stores have the best selection. Look up "architectural salvage" online or in the yellow pages, or try "building materials - used," "salvage and surplus" or "antiques." Talk to demolition contractors and ask them where they take their salvaged building materials.
- Estate auctions are another great source - anything from windows and decorations to entire houses can come up at auction. Check your local paper, or search online for auctions in your area.
- Don't discount flea markets, garage sales and other sources of used goods. -Call your local historical restoration or preservation society.
- Shop online - you can find anything on eBay.
Using architectural salvage in your home or condo is an affordable and environmentally friendly way to add originality and a bit of history when you decorate or renovate your space.
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