{ architectural salvage } { clothing } { jewelry }
{ gifts } { photography } { art } { home decor }
{ furniture } { antiques } { collectibles }
REAR WAREHOUSES @ 342 N QUEEN ST | Lancaster, PA 17603
PLUS A Showroom & Gallery @ 346 N QUEEN ST
717-394-7201| info@buildingcharacter.biz
E. MARTIN HULSE, sole proprietor
BUiLDiNG CHARACTER offers shoppers
clothing ~ fashion accessories ~ jewelry ~ gifts ~ antiques ~ collectibles
Salvage Chic pieces of furniture and home accessories are varied and one-of-a-kind. A cast-off window is transformed into a stylish chalkboard wall-hanging perfect for keeping track of grocery lists, upcoming events and important notes. Balusters from a Lancaster City mansion’s stairway flicker with new life as candlesticks. And matching paneled doors are upcycled into a glass-topped kitchen island with plenty of storage for today’s in-home chefs.
Other items in the line include doorknob coat and key hangers, end tables, sofa/foyer tables, coffee tables, organizer screens, clocks and shutters shelving.
Kitchen/Work Island
Matching paneled doors are upcycled into a safety glass-topped kitchen/work island with storage for today's in-home chefs. Dimensions: 39 3/4W x 35 1/2H x 16 1/2D. Custom sizes and finishes are available. NOTE: Before checking out, please call 717-394-7201 for a shipping quote.
- $675.00
- Not in stock
Barn wood/window bar
Weathered and worn, reclaimed lumber and a window with textured purple glass combine to make a freestanding bar to mix all your favorite drinks. Dimensions:28W x 67 1/2H x 18 5/8D. Four vintage hooks also provide space for hanging bar towels or utensils. Custom sizes and finishes are available. NOTE: Before checking out, please call 717-394-7201 for a shipping quote.
- $275.00
- Not in stock
Purple-glass Transom Table
A cast-off transom window with purple-hued textured glass and 100-year-old white pine from a Lancaster, Pa., warehouse combine to make a functional and stylish piece of furniture perfect for displaying keepsakes in any room of the house. Custom sizes and finishes are available. NOTE: Before checking out, please call 717-394-7201 for a shipping quote.
- $145.00
- In stock
Baluster Candlesticks
Balusters from a bygone stairway flicker with new life as candlesticks with salvaged wood details. Dimensions: 15 7/8H with a 5 1/2" square base. NOTE: Before checking out, please call 717-394-7201 for a shipping quote.
- $30.00
- In stock
Salvage Window Chalboards
A castoff window finds new life as a stylish and functional wall-hanging, perfect for keeping track of grocery lists, upcoming events and important notes. Dimensions: Sizes vary. Custom sizes and finishes are available. NOTE: Before checking out, please call 717-394-7201 for a shipping quote. Chalkboards are created by keeping the original glass intact.
- $65.00
- In stock
Salvage Window End Table
A paned window, as an end table, keeps your collectibles dust-free and your living room stylish. 2 available. Dimensions: 16W x 22H x 29D. Custom sizes and finishes are available. NOTE: Before checking out, please call 717-394-7201 for a shipping quote.
- $155.00
- In stock
Organ Pipe Coat Rack
Wooden organ pipes salvaged from a Latrobe, Pa., church now corral coats, scarves and hats. Dimensions: Lengths vary. Pipes comes with 1, 2, 3, and 4 hooks. Prices vary from $25 to $45.
- $45.00
- In stock
Salvage Wooden Screen Organizer
Window screens, the quintessential sign of summertime, keep your life organized and everyday items at your fingertips. 3 different styles available. Dimensions: Sizes vary. Custom sizes and finishes are available. NOTE: Before checking out, please call 717-394-7201 for a shipping quote.
- $35.00
- In stock
Shutter Corner Shelf
Exterior shutters the keep out elements. As a corner shelf, keep all your keepsakes and collectibles in constant view. Dimensions: 21½W x 55¼H x 10D. Custom sizes and finishes are available. NOTE: Before checking out, please call 717-394-7201 for a shipping quote.
- $125.00
- In stock
Want more?
Salvage Chic pieces are currently being built, so please check back as new pieces arrive to the BUiLDiNG CHARACTER warehouses.
ABOUT THE CRAFTSMAN
David M. Patton is a graduate of Lancaster Country Day School and 1984 alum of Maryland Institute College of Art. He has worked at as a framer at Lancaster Galleries and has been a professional house painter. He also has studied interior design at the Pennsylvania College of Art of Design. Most recently David was the American Music Theatre’s master carpenter of its scene shop.
BEHIND THE SCENES
“The addition of Salvage Chic is the perfect complement to BUiLDiNG CHARACTER’s mission,” says owner Marty Hulse. “Our customers love our inventory, but many don’t have time to turn a window into a bedside table. And we continue to keep history out of landfills and recycled into modern-day treasures.”
CUSTOM ORDERS
Like what you see here, but it just won't fit the space you have available? No problem. Ask about custom orders or design ideas you might have. 717-394-7201 or info@BUiLDiNGCHARCTER.biz.
