Inspired!

“Integrating Past Environments into Yours” . . .  far more than just words to us at Architectural Antiques.

Creating environments that fit your life is a job we take seriously!
 

It has always taken extra effort to step beyond the sterile building, the mundane design. Those who dared to make that step into the past we not only remember, but admire and even collect their work. 
That same persona an antique architectural element provides is unmistakable in any project.  
We help to create the ambience, nostalgia and elegance that make a lasting difference in your environment. 
 
Examples of our antique architectural elements, their integration and the design work they inspire
can be found nationally; in residential homes, businesses, restaurants and even in film.  

Architectural Antiques has always taken that extra step and has the goal of helping our customers integrate their favorite items into their living environment. 
From providing creative ideas to orchestrating the installation process, our knowledgeable staff
understands each step in creating a beautiful environment.

Turn of Century & ArtGlass Diffusers

Concealing the bright naked electric light bulb was the goal at the turn of the century art glass shade companies of Tiffany, Quezal, Steuben & Lustre Art . . . More

Take a Look - Illumination with Art Glass!

Works Well with Antique Architectural Elements

Some say that its take more than inspiration to incorporate architectural antiques into the very environments that surround us.  We say it takes some boldness & courage. 
Here is some examples of that very thing we are talking about!

Some customer inspired built-in elements!
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AA & the world wide web would love to have you share your
example of the integration of your antique architectural element .

We would love to have you

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Gren Stuff!
A Visual History of Antique Architectural Elements
saved from landfills!
Design Inspiration!
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The Press!

Things are always happening here Architectural Antiques . . .

Not as much Reuse
as one might think . . .

Limestone

While awareness has increased about the untold treasures covered over in landfills,
Did you know the Truth is,
a majority of building teardowns still go into local landfills . . . . MORE  

fin-di-sugi finish . . .

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Soon Bradstreet became know and admired for his technique of carved cypress paneling and furniture with the fin-di-sugi finish as much  . . . more

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Arts & Crafts in Mpls . . .

Organic Design in Terra Cotta

Did you know that Minneapolis at the turn of the century was more than furtile ground with some of the most important names in organic design . . . MORE  

Using Antique Elements raises all types of questions . . .

Answers about Using Antique Architectural Elements

When was a piece created? What period is it from?  What Style is this? Does this pieces have historical significance?  Can you suggest how this piece can be inegrated?  . . . . MORE  



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We have been written about and featured in most of the prominent magazines of interior design, antiques and restoration for more than 30 years & here are a just few!

 

The magazine ANTIQUES
Design Times
Colorado Homes & Lifestyles
House
Midwest Home & Design
Old House Journal
Renovation Style
Victorian Home

 

Art & Antiques
5280
Beautiful
Interiors Magazine
Minnesota Monthly
Robb Report
Sunset Western Living Mag.
Traditional Home

 

Art & Antiques
5280
Beautiful
Interiors Magazine
Minnesota Monthly
Robb Report
Sunset Western Living Mag.
Traditional Home
Spaces

 

For over 30 years, Architectural Antiques (the original) has been integrating a few centuries of amazing antique architectural elements into environments like yours!

 

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