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Sustainable Design Starts with Salvage: Why Reclaimed Antiques Are the Future of Green Interiors
Create eco-friendly interiors with reclaimed antiques. See how salvage reduces environmental impact and brings history, texture, and timeless style to your home.
From Doorways to Mantels: The History and Design Legacy of European Architectural Antiques
Explore the history, craftsmanship, and design influence of European architectural antiques. Learn how reclaimed mantels, doors, and stonework enrich modern homes.
How to Incorporate Architectural Salvage into Modern Interiors
Discover the best ways of decorating with architectural salvage. Add character and charm to your home by repurposing one-of-a-kind antique pieces into modern decor.
The Hidden Value of Antique Lighting: How to Choose and Restore Vintage Fixtures
Discover how to identify, choose, and restore vintage and antique light fixtures. Learn what makes authentic lighting valuable and how to safely preserve each piece.
Why Salvaging Architectural Antiques is the Ultimate Sustainable Design Choice
Salvaging architectural antiques cuts waste and carbon while adding one-of-a-kind character. Explore real examples, restoration tips, and how our Light Shop helps bring originals safely into modern spaces.
How to Identify Authentic Architectural Antiques (and Avoid Reproductions)
Not sure if a piece is real? This guide shows how to tell authentic architectural antiques from reproductions using material quality, hand-cut joinery, glass clues, and natural patina. Learn to evaluate lighting, stained glass, reclaimed doors, and antique hardware so you can buy with confidence.
Antique Lighting Restoration: Why Original Craftsmanship Still Outshines Modern Fixtures
Bring timeless charm back to your home. Our UL-certified antique lighting restoration revives vintage chandeliers and sconces with safety, artistry, and original craftsmanship.
Architectural Salvage for Restaurants and Businesses: Designing Unique Spaces with History
Architectural salvage isn’t just for homes—it transforms restaurants, cafés, and businesses into unforgettable spaces. From vintage lighting to stained glass and reclaimed doors, discover how salvaged design creates interiors filled with history, character, and sustainability.
A Portrait of the Salesman as a Young Man
A journey through U.S. Census records, birth and death certificates, and antique poultry magazines in search of "J.B.Fithian, Factory Representative."