Save the Good Stuff

We've shared a few sneak peeks of this house, but now it's time to see this 1949 mid-century modern home in all its glory.

Warm wood paneling, a window wall opening to the backyard, a wood-burning stove, and some specialty cabinetry (yes, including a fish tank!).

Modern finishes meet natural elements for a home that feels warm and open. Come visit to see these saves in person!

We recently visited our friends NorEast Architectural Antiques in Southampton, New Hampshire and were blown away by the range of material in their space, including pieces dating back to the 1700s.

What stood out the most wasn't just the age of the material but how different regional building traditions shape what gets salvaged.

New England's older architecture is rooted heavily in English traditions like Georgian and later styles like Federal and Greek revival. While Central Texas reflects a mix of Mexican, Spanish, German and anglo-american influences along with later styles like Spanish, colonial revival, Craftsman tutor and mid-century modern.

A huge thank you to John and Donna for letting us explore. Make sure you visit them if you're ever in the area.

Also, thank you to A Field Guide To American Houses by Virginia Savage McAlester for the overlay images!

We hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Ryan and team have been busy with lots of new salvages recently and we're excited to bring new inventory to the store. It's especially impressive when you think of how hot it has been in Texas. 🥵

But we love what we do and we thank you all for being a part of it. Thank you Rambler for keeping us hydrated in this weather.

We just pulled a huge batch of hardware from an early mid-century Austin home, nearly 80 years old and it still sparkles with just a little scrub.

Come see it in person, this batch won't last long.

We're excited to announce our first summer trade sale! This sale is running during our normal business hours, 10AM-5PM on Friday, August 14th.

We're giving 15% off everything to our trade partners. That's everybody from builders, architects, interior designers and more. This is our way of saying thanks for helping keep quality materials out of the landfill.

We will still be open to the public and as always, please remember to call to be let into the building.

Most of our inventory is salvaged from buildings across Texas, but every so often a consignor brings us a piece with a story from farther afield.

This stained glass panel comes from Atlanta, Georgia where it was featured in the renowned Christmas displays at Rich's Department Store.

Found in 1867 Rich's became one of the South's most iconic regional department stores and began its annual Christmas displays in 1948. 🎄

The panel was installed inside the store's famous Crystal bridge, making it a rare surviving piece of Atlanta holiday history.

Now available at Save the Good Stuff!

Photos belong to the Atlanta History Center, Library of Congress, and Georgia State University Library.

What's causing that eerie green glow? Uranium! 💚👀

This early-to-mid 20th century neoclassical revival light fixture features custard glass made with uranium which glows bright green under UV light.

Uranium was added to glass as a colorant producing shades ranging from pale yellow and ivory to vivid green. It was especially popular from the late 1800s through the 1930s.

American production largely stopped during World War II when uranium became a restricted material reserved for military use. Although some production resumed afterward, uranium glass never fully returned to mainstream popularity.

Is it safe? As a light fixture and decorative object, it presents very little risk. Antique uranium glassware is also generally considered low risk, though many collectors choose not to use it for everyday food or drinks, especially if it's damaged.

Exciting new piece in the shop! This lovely beveled glass window is from the historic Menger Hotel in San Antonio.

Opened in 1859 beside the Alamo the has hosted presidents, military leaders and countless travelers including Theodore Roosevelt who recruited volunteers for the rough riders there in 1898.

It's also considered one of Texas's most haunted hotels 👻

Do you dare to bring home this jewel box? DM for size and price.

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