A day late, but how about wabi-sabi Saturday on Sunday? This past week has been full of adventures here in NYC and I’m so excited to share so many incredible finds!
Let’s step back in time and visit Demolition Depot located in Harlem. This place caught my eye a couple of months ago while taking the bus from Manhattan to LaGuardia airport. I made a note as I just knew this would be wabi-sabi heaven. Let me tell you…it did NOT disappoint. Expecting a typical showroom, imagine my surprise when the gal at the front tells me there’s four floors (FOUR!) and a huge backyard garden. Hours can be spent here exploring and viewing beautiful vintage pieces rescued from old homes and buildings throughout the world.
Walking up the squeaky flights of stairs reminded me of an old haunted house. Pitch dark, with lights activated by motion as you make your way…often alone while exploring, occasionally a cat will appear out of nowhere filled with excitement to have the company. Plumbing fixtures galore, stained glass windows, every door and window type imaginable, door knobs, railings, gates, grills, stone, religious objects, fireplace mantels…you name it and they have it. An incredible source for any type of renovation project for the home or business.
If you have the love of wabi-sabi and the time to browse the multitude of styles that span the past few hundred years then this should be on your must-visit list!
What a magnificent place to explore.
Totally my kind of place to explore, Robin. Talk about a photo op!!! And wabi-sabi on Sunday doesn’t bother me a bit. 🙂
What a great find!! I always get myself lost in these kinds of places. So filled with nostalgic (is that a word?) history and life!
ohh i so want to wander there with you! it was fun catching up on your posts today… i love the floating rose, and ruth is an incredible inspiration :)))
This looks like a magic world, where when one enters, she/he looses track of time entirely…Feels like magic 🙂
Wow!!! What a great place to find! I’ve never seen it before. Oh, how I wish I knew of it before I moved! I just love it, all the great pieces and history, a true gem! Thanks so much for sharing. Next time in NY, a must to see.
Yes! Thanks for stopping by! xoxo
Thanks for all the wonderful comments everyone!
This looks right up our alley! Definitely finding some time to come up and explore. Thanks for the info, Gotham Girl! Loving your photos. xo
…oh and if you love this you must explore Material Culture on your next visit to Philadelphia!
Hey! Thanks so much! Hope to get over in August! I made a note!
That place is heaven on earth and I bet the value of some of the articles, is a fortune. What a place to visit. I can spend hours in such a place. Great pictures, did you buy anything?
So true Astrid. A fortune is right! Based on that…no purchases, ha! But a few hours of eye candy with no calories!
Fantastico!
You would’ve loved it!