Pasadena Architectural Salvage

The vintage long wash sink turned planter in the front says it all.  The unknown history of the cracks and rusty legs fascinates me. Gayle’s Pasadena Architectural Salvage is the epitome of eco-friendly design. Their main objective is to salvage architecturally antique items, both commercial and residential destined for the landfill.

The reclamation industry is an industry that I didn’t really know existed prior to writing this blog.  Rather, I didn’t realize its magnitude and impact on design.  It is a “green” industry that promotes recycling and reuse before ending up at the landfill. Hey! Kind of like my blog! Architectural salvaged items include lumber, hardware,
mantels, furniture, lighting, glass, iron, you name it.  Typically from period homes, each piece has history and tells its own story.

Walking into this accumulation of antiquity was an adventure in itself.  Every corner had treasure behind it. I was in love the moment I entered (actually, the moment I saw that sink!).  You may (or may not) know that I love industrial style design.  Check out these lamps and mail sorters.

Here are some other intriguing items. There were entire walls dedicated to grates, skeleton keys, and keyholes.  There were rows of doors, stained glass, and iron gates.  Their inventory represents the Arts & Crafts, Spanish Revival, Art Nouveau and Victorian periods.

Gayle’s Pasadena Architectural Salvage is located at 2600 E. Foothill Boulevard in Pasadena, CA 91107.  The hours of operation are Tuesday- Saturday 9:30AM – 5:30PM, Sunday 12PM-5PM, and they are closed on Mondays.  Don’t forget to say hello to the friendly gray cat that greats you.