Grain Sack Chairs are Here!

We are excited to announce the arrival of the newest collection from FRAGMENTS (learn more about Fragments here): beautiful reclaimed chair frames upholstered in 120 year-old grain sacks!

These authentic, durable sacks are composed of hemp and linen, and each one is truly unique.  Hand-woven over a century ago to haul agrarian goods across Europe, each sack features a distinctive stripe that was used to exclusively identify the sack’s owner, so each one has its own special character. In recent times, they have become increasingly popular in home décor and upholstery projects, and FRAGMENTS has repurposed them into a beautiful line of chairs.

There are 10 chairs in the collection, each with its own unique history and charm...no two pieces are alike. You will find in this collection all of the elements you have come to expect from FRAGMENTS: outstanding craftsmanship, made entirely in America, repurposed with that hip, fresh look!

Found + Favorite Things

Our latest collection of found and favorite things at Old Glory Antiques Urban Home + Design...

New Arrivals at Old Glory Antiques Urban Home + Design

I spent an entire day last week moving what seems like every piece of furniture in the store to make room for the delivery of three new pieces. You might be wondering how the arrival of just three pieces of furniture can trigger a redesign of the entire store. The answer? These are no ordinary pieces of furniture! Each piece delivered to the store that day was large, beautiful, and had a rich story to tell.

This beautiful step-back cupboard is from a boarding house in South Dakota. This piece has been beautifully restored. We love the old wavy glass in the cupboard doors!

Next off the truck...this beautiful old table, ten feet long!

We never tire of pieces with cubbies, especially when they are in such excellent condition. Once a fixture in a shop, this wonderful piece would make the perfect wine cabinet in a home today. Ohhh, the possibilities!

Repurposed: Vintage Silverware

We love vintage silverware! The beautiful patterns and well-worn patina of these old pieces make them just too beautiful to be discarded. Instead, we have been creatively finding ways to repurpose the old spoons and forks we collect on our treasure hunts, and we love the results!

We have paired mismatched silverware and made platestands...fun and functional!

Single pieces with pretty patterns have found a new life as magnets.

Once utilitarian forks and knives become works of art when mounted on linen-wrapped boards and framed.

We have put these pieces of vintage silverware to work as plant markers for your herb garden.

Putting ordinary objects to use in unexpected ways...just so much fun!

A Visit from the Tin Man!

Last week, amidst our preparations for the opening of our sister-store Prince Street Dry Goods, the "Tin Man" paid us an unexpected visit! Thursday evening he pulled up in his large truck, brimming with reclaimed treasures. We refer to this beloved vendor of ours as the "Tin Man" because he brings us beautiful ceiling tin, salvaged from old buildings in the Northeast. Every piece is authentic and so full of history, with its own beautiful patina and unique pattern...each a piece of art made beautiful by time. What fun we had "shopping" his truck! Here are a few of our finds!