Olde Good Things

beautiful pieces and great selection but just way way way too expensive.

We stumbled upon this place on a walk through the upper west side. We were instantly drawn into this store after one look though the window. The refurbished wood metal and other antiques are super impressive. If I only lived in a bigger place, I might be inclined to purchase something from here… one can only dream!

This store has the right idea and I had such high hopes for it but was disappointed on my first visit both with their furniture and their service. I went to this store looking for some specific pieces of furniture, of the more rustic nature and made of solid wood. Before going, I was fully aware of their price point and have not had a problem paying a pretty penny for a good piece of quality furniture, operative word is «quality». I’ve had furniture custom made which cost me an arm and a leg but I’ve love it!
I found a decent table which I thought would work for me. It was the right size and pretty close to what I was looking for except the craftsmanship of it was not great. What I didn’t love about it is that you could tell it was made with a poor quality stain and finish because of how it looked, it had a slight air of a ‘fake’ rustic table (a little shiney, a little too finished, deliberate stains rather than natural ones if that makes any sense) so I decided I’d think about it some more. I uploaded a pic — see for yourself. While I continued to peruse the store, I heard a lady decide to buy an item and aksed if the price on the tag was the best they could do, and they quicky offered her a modest discount, I think 10% or something. By the way, downstairs they had a room full of table-​tops and legs like the one I was considering, probably a good couple dozen; looks like they put them together as they’re ordered. So I finished and didn’t find anything else that I peaked me interest enough to inquire on the price so I asked the sales rep about the price of the table and was told it was $ 850 — I thought that was a little on the high end (given the quality) but since I had been looking for a while and hadn’t found too many «rustic’ furniture places in Manhattan or dining tables the size I was looking for, I was ok with the price to end my search.
A few minutes later the sales rep tells me the table top I picked was for a factory table with a metal leg base and now the price was $ 1350. ((My thoughts: What? WTF? I’m sorry, what was that again?»)). What I actually said «Wow, that’s quite a jump because of the legs?» To which the guy responded «Yeah, a lot goes into making these tables.» Seriously? It’s a table. The top is flat and you attach the legs, and given the quality I saw, you also throw a coat of laquer on it and then you just have to overprice it. He was a nice guy and helpfu, I think his name was Bob. But sorry Bob don’t try and sell me on a $ 500 price difference for the «work» that goes into a mediocre and simple piece of furniture.
Anyhow, I asked him if there was any «wiggle room» on the price and he said «maybe a little» and that he’d have to ask the owner. So we go back upstairs and the owner says the price stands firm at $ 1,350. I thanked them both for their time and made my exit. I didn’t love it at $ 850 and certainly wasn’t going to pay another $ 500 for it.
Knocking off two stars because that’s the wrong way to run business. You can’t offer a discount to one customer (who was only buying one piece also) and not negotiate with another who just witnessed that exchange. Also, with 20 – 30 of those tables piled up downstairs unsold, you lose a) the element of a unique one-​of-​a kind-​find that is the niche market they seem to be attempting to target, and b) don’t you think you’re price point is a little too high? Lots of excess inventory points to an overpriced product. Tip for Jerry the owner — — - from a marketing MBA — — –the key to market to a niche-​high-​end clientele is exclusitiy which you fail to represent with your 20+ pine tables in the boom boom room downstairs.
I’m knocking off another star because they had a good not great selection. You could probably find some good/​cool smaller miscellaneous pieces that aren’t overpriced and are true unique products but don’t go looking for quality furniture or fair service.
Maybe try one of their other locations, perhaps they have better stock and staff.
Alas, my search for my rustic dining table continues.

Great store for antiques and unique home décor. Granted, I’ve never bought anything because it’s extremely expensive (not usually in the market for $ 15 000 marble mantles), but it’s always cool to check this place out and see what they have. My current favorite are the old metallic ceiling tiles which they rip out of old buildings and now use for art. Cool stuff.

I have been enjoying browsing at OGT’s multiple locations for years and yesterday was lucky enough to finally track down the perfect antique doorknob that I’ve been looking for these last few months.
Barbara was patient, informative, and thorough– making sure I was thrilled with my purchase. I am; a beautiful amethyst and amber specimen that will look perfect on my french door– the only one missing it’s original glass knob from 1930. Thank you for your kindness and assistance, Barbara; you’re a gem.
Highly recommended for different decorating ideas and items– from doorknobs to light fixtures to furniture. Go for entertainment, leave with a treasure.