Architectual Salvage Finds In New York And New Jersey, Part Two!

During our trip to New York, my husband and I explored architectural salvage locations. While we visited several places, two particularly caught our attention: Amighini Architectural in Jersey City, NJ, and Old Iron in Brooklyn, NY. Despite their contrasting aesthetics, both places were equally impressive in their own right. Due to the abundance of captivating content from each location, I divided our experience into two separate posts. The first post highlighted our visit to Amighini Architectural -- Architectural Salvage Finds In New York And New Jersey, Part One, while today's post showcases Old Iron in Brooklyn, New York.

Salvaging part two: Siegel style

The second place we visited was the total opposite of the first. Here we would have to dig for our finds there were no vignettes anywhere to be found. But that was okay because we like to dig!

My rules of salvaging: take your time, lift and sift through everything, go through more than once, and think outside the box. 

Also be realistic about how much work you are willing to put in. A perfect example are these iron newel posts. Refinishing them would take a lot of work. But if you can commit, the end result would be amazing! 

When I first looked in this area, I saw old sinks but look past the sinks against the wall. 

Look at this gate! There was no way of getting it home or anywhere to put it at my house, but like the other place, a girl can dream! 

This looks like trash but there is some good stuff in here. Next to the dresser is a table, on the small rectangular table is a small trunk for storage and in the back is wood and hopefully some decorative trim pieces. 

I found this antique bed behind some other items. I loved it and purchased it for our guestroom. 

Here is another diamond in the rough. The table has beautiful details it just needs a glass top.

I have been looking for a plant stand for our patio. I love the shape and the rust. 

I am happy to report that we were able to find architectural trim pieces for the door I am transforming into an antique French mirror. It will take some work to clean up but it all cost $40 instead of $1, 200.

It was such a fun trip. I hope we get to do it again soon! 

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