Architectural Salvage and Antiques Decorating, Renovation, Restoration)

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Buying, selling, renovating and decorating with salvage and antiques from old buildings, homes and gardens.

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C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen and Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café.

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Discussion Forum

Condom Machine: yep, that right. Any idea how to open? 2 Replies

Started by Todd Roat. Last reply by Todd Roat Dec 21, 2015.

Sizing antique mantels, what's appropriate?

Started by Tim Kelley May 28, 2015.

Sow's Ear 4 Replies

Started by Lady1880s. Last reply by Sherry Miller Nov 17, 2014.

Designing modern living art (coffee tables, night stands and tables) out of old doors and shutters from a deteriorated Spanish posada.

Started by C. Dianne Zweig Editor's Desk Oct 11, 2012.

Retro Rehab: Got Any Pieces You Salvaged From The 1950s or 1960s 5 Replies

Started by C. Dianne Zweig Editor's Desk. Last reply by Deb Jani Jan 14, 2012.

SMALL CAST IRON CLAW FOOT BATHTUB 2 Replies

Started by Janis Foreman. Last reply by Deb Jani Jan 14, 2012.

Salvage Windows 10 Replies

Started by C. Dianne Zweig Editor's Desk. Last reply by Julie Hardie Nov 22, 2009.

Porch Benches From Salvage

Started by C. Dianne Zweig Editor's Desk Nov 18, 2009.

We're the king of organs - donate your used pumper 6 Replies

Started by VinceJ. Last reply by Oralei Aug 30, 2009.

Sterling Bronze Co. wall sconces 5 Replies

Started by IRIS ROFFMAN. Last reply by IRIS ROFFMAN Jul 7, 2009.

The Bathroom

Started by Craig Phillips / B & C Emporium Jun 19, 2009.

Fireplace Mantles 4 Replies

Started by Craig Phillips / B & C Emporium. Last reply by Craig Phillips / B & C Emporium Jun 14, 2009.

Some Salvage Brought Indoors and Used for Pure Decoration 5 Replies

Started by lisa genesta. Last reply by Craig Phillips / B & C Emporium Jun 13, 2009.

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Comment by C. Dianne Zweig Editor's Desk on December 18, 2016 at 7:42pm: http://mzkpu.donweb-homeip.net/hanging-globe-chair.html

Comment by Holly McGinnis on August 23, 2016 at 3:52pm: Here is a table i salvaged from the trash and added an antique cast iron base. I drew the rose with stain. It is for sale if anyone is interested

Comment by Craig Phillips / B & C Emporium on July 7, 2015 at 6:25pm: nice heavy patina on a cast brass mail slot in my etsy store https://www.etsy.com/listing/238654488/vintage-cast-brass-mail-slot...

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Comment by Craig Phillips / B & C Emporium on December 18, 2014 at 1:02pm: just got in the killer milk glass towel bar ends, and did not have the rod so I made a coat rack or robe or towel hooks out of them on a pc of old barn board. 3- inches long

https://www.etsy.com/listing/215439074/repurposed-coat-rack-or-towe...

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Comment by Craig Phillips / B & C Emporium on October 14, 2014 at 11:20am: an antique 4 cut glass shade light fixture I just listed on my etsy site https://www.etsy.com/listing/58979458/antique-4-globe-light-fixture...

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Comment by Craig Phillips / B & C Emporium on October 14, 2014 at 11:11am: a hard to find vertical mail slot I just listed on my etsy site https://www.etsy.com/listing/206980206/vintage-vertical-bronze-mail...

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Comment by Craig Phillips / B & C Emporium on September 20, 2014 at 10:56am: a differnet way of doing a bed with doors, using mortice ended beams for the posts

Comment by Craig Phillips / B & C Emporium on September 20, 2014 at 10:49am: Great idea for creating some personal/private space in a large multi purpose room but still have the airy feel due to all the windows. Thanks Ellene

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