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1w ago
Get 20% off site-wide and in-store Orders over $75 or more. Coupon code: spring24 Starting Friday 4/19/24 till Monday 4/22/24 at midnight. Excludes made to order mirrors or custom furniture, Reclaimed Glass, Bacchus Bust, Ariadne Bust, and Subway tile. Exclusions: Can not be applied to previously accepted offers, and processed orders. View locations Happy Spring from the OGT team!
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1M ago
There’s lots of buzz during the set-up for the week-long of festivities at the Brimfield Antique Market, one of the oldest Antique Markets in the country, founded over 50 years ago. Dealers are super-charged and brought especially good vintage and antique items, ready to deal and get back into the swing of the old-time flea markets. This market always turns out an impressive crowd and this…
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1M ago
Get 25% off site-wide and in-store Orders over $75 or more. Coupon code: bf23 Starting Thursday 11-23-23 online and in-store on Friday 11-24-23. Expires Cyber Monday 11-27-23 at midnight. Exclusions: Can not be applied to previously accepted offers, processed orders, or JFK Stained Glass Window sale. Excludes machinery and all custom orders. View locations Happy Thanksgiving from…
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1M ago
stock photo of Flat Iron Building 1. The Flatiron Building is located in Manhattan, New York City. The construction of the Flatiron Building began in 1901 and was completed in 1902, taking approximately a year to finish. 2. Designed by Daniel Burnham, it became an iconic symbol of New York. Daniel Hudson Burnham (1846 – 1912) was an influential American architect and urban planner.
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1M ago
A wall sconce is a type of light fixture that is designed to be mounted on a wall, typically providing indirect or accent lighting. It consists of a decorative housing or frame that holds one or more light sources, which can be candles, incandescent, fluorescent or LED bulbs. Attached to a wall-mounted plate it affixes securely to a wall. Wall sconces serve both functional and aesthetic purposes.
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1M ago
Architectural salvage refers to the process of salvaging reusable building materials and architectural elements from buildings that are being demolished, renovated, or dismantled. These materials include items such as doors, windows, flooring, hardware, lighting fixtures, decorative pieces, and structural elements. These salvaged materials are then repurposed or reused in other building projects…
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1M ago
Like all dreams with a storyline of gold, grandeur, and infamy that eventually must fade into memory, Brooklyn’s “Palace of Dreams” Grand Prospect Hall leaves behind just a sprinkling of treasures and over a century of glamor, play, and sentimentality for Brooklynites and other patrons. Drawing of the Grand Prospect Hall Following the death of its owner Michael Halkias…
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1M ago
Choosing antique gifts for Father’s Day can be a thoughtful and unique way to express your appreciation for your father or father figure. Here are several compelling reasons to consider antique gifts for this special occasion: 1. Sentimental Value: Antique gifts often carry a rich history and sentimental value, making them meaningful tokens of love and gratitude. They can evoke memories and…
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1M ago
Mid-century modern is a design movement that began in the mid-20th century, roughly between the 1940s and 1960s. This style is known for its clean lines, simple shapes, and functionality. Mid-century lighting and furniture are particularly popular, as they reflect the ethos of the era, which was all about innovation, progress, and a sense of optimism about the future. Example of a Mid Century…
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1M ago
Olde Good Things acquired a small quantity of 5 ft Greek god Dionysus and his wife goddess Ariadne. These ones of kind antique statues were recently removed from the top of Vanderbilt Hotel. Let’s learn the history of the Vanderbilt Hotel and Dionysus and Ariadne themselves. The Vanderbilt Hotel was completed in 1912 for Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, who occupied the top two floors until his…
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