Architectual Salvage Finds In New York And New Jersey Part One!

Attending the banquet at my husband's alma mater, Brooklyn Tech, was a highlight of last weekend. We took advantage of the extended Veteran's Day weekend by heading to the New York right after work on Thursday. This early start allowed us to have all of Friday and Saturday for play time. While we could have gone to the theater or museum, we decided to go to Architectural Salvage places instead. My husband and I both love savage places and visited some in other locations, but never in New York City. We were excited to see what the city had to offer and if there were any deals to be had.

We were able to see a few salvage places, but two really stood out stood out: Amighini Architectural in Jersey City, NJ, and Old Iron in Brooklyn, NY. Each had its own unique charm, and the contrast between the two was truly remarkable.

Because there was so much wonderful content for each venue, I had to divide the trip into two separate posts. This post highlights Amighini Architectural in Jersey City, N.J.

Our hotel was in New Jersey, so we started here.

It took us a while to find it, but the minute we drove up I knew it was going to be special. 

When you come around the corner, it is set up like a courtyard. There are two gorgeous urns on elegant pedestals with stunning tiles leading to an amazing door! I don’t think there are enough adjectives to describe how beautiful it was, and we weren’t even inside yet! This door is bigger than the front of my house and would never work in a million years, but one can dream!

Again, would not work in my house but WOW! Where art thou Juliet?

The sun came out right as this came into my sightline and took my breath away. But then I looked up!

Up above me in the rafters were these huge stained-glass domes. Just like the window light was filtering in and words cannot even describe the beauty of it. I imagine these must have been in churches, old theatres, cathedrals etc. I am just glad someone saved them.

They also had an office area with decorative items set up in vignettes.

There were numerous architectural wooden trim pieces on the table, ideal for one of my projects turning a door into a French antique mirror.

We searched for assistance and found a kind gentleman with limited English. Despite the language barrier, we managed to communicate our request for pricing on the trim pieces. He had to contact someone else, who only spoke Italian. After further consultation, they quoted a price exceeding two thousand dollars. We expressed that this was beyond our budget. To avoid causing offense, we thanked them for their efforts and politely declined the purchase. They were understanding and grateful for our respectful response.

There was no disappointment in walking away without the architectural pieces. We gained much more by having the opportunity to enjoy the beauty and grandeur of the place, which is something we will never forget.

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