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Finds From Belmont Park,  Host to Old New York’s Equine Sporting Aristocracy

A sweeping part of New York history is its horse racing legacy. For the first half of the 20th century, horse racing was embraced with feverish affection by New York’s elite and urban horseplayers...

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Art Deco Lighting: Relics of an Era of Innovation and Artistic Ingenuity

Olde Good Things’ collection of vintage Art Deco lighting offers the opportunity to preserve the spirit of the lavish lifestyle of the Roaring 20’s and 30’s…a time of scientific innovation and...

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The Startling Impact of Using Reclaimed Industrial Lighting in Contemporary...

The surprising collateral effect of incorporating industrial lighting in contemporary design is the aesthetic impact. Reclaimed from factories and other industrial and commercial settings, this...

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Think Outside the Box with Reclaimed Architecture As Art

Both contemporary and traditional designs are fleshed out with wall art – a focal point for outdoor spaces, commercial spaces, estates, and film and stage sets. Non-traditional wall art, such as fine...

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Top-Tier Elegance: History Salvaged from Waldorf Astoria’s Bull and Bear...

Legendary as a gathering place for big-time financiers and fortune-seekers from the New York Stock Exchange, the Bull and Bear Prime Steakhouse at the Waldorf Astoria NYC was where Manhattan luxury...

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From Gilded Glamour to Your Home: The Waldorf Astoria’s Legendary Legacy...

For generations, the Waldorf Astoria has stood as a pinnacle of New York elegance—an icon where craftsmanship, design, and history converge. During the hotel’s extensive eight-year restoration, Olde...

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Designer Leanne Ford Recommends Olde Good Things for Vintage Finds in House...

At Olde Good Things, we take a lot of pleasure and pride in our expert salvage and custom alterations of finely-crafted architectural elements and antiques. We are delighted to have been mentioned in...

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How To Replace a Mortise Lock on Your Door

Mortise locks were popular during the 19th century in only the most affluent homes. Today, mortise locks are found in older buildings, commercial properties, and high-end residential doors. This type...

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Original Details Elevate an Entire Space: An Interview With Ksenya Malina of...

“The more juxtaposition there is between modern and classic, the better the design.” ~ Ksenya Malina, Time & Place Interiors Designers source architectural details from Olde Good Things for the...

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Special Collections: Black Friday Olde-Good-Things-Style

This Black Friday, OGT did something special. In addition to a 20% Black Friday discount on eligible items online, we hand-selected five collections – each chosen in honor of our history as a company –...

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