Salvager of the Week: Seattle Building Salvage
For bigger salvage items like bathtubs and doors, it makes a lot of sense to stick within driving distance of your home base. But for smaller items like hardware and lighting, the Internet is really your oyster. Seattle Building Salvage is a site we looked at a lot when we were doing our own reno…
For bigger salvage items like bathtubs and doors, it makes a lot of sense to stick within driving distance of your home base. But for smaller items like hardware and lighting, the Internet is really your oyster. Seattle Building Salvage is a site we looked at a lot when we were doing our own reno and went back for another look this week. We were particularly attrcted to the lighting. In particular, we liked the looks of these two art deco schoolhouse lights for $145 and $185. There are several pages of other lighting options as well. Check it.
Art Deco Schoolhouse Light [Seattle Building Salvage]
Art Deco Schoolhouse Light Fixture [Seattle Building Salvage]
Also if you are ever in L.A. this is the best store for lights and other fixtures:
http://lahardware.com/
The website only offers the really pricey antique stuff, but if you go in the store you’ll find a bigger range of prices that are more affordable.
Yes the provenance would be cool to know. eBay has vintage and antique light fixtures too, most of which still need the rewiring done, but I’ve gotten great ones there before.