AMAZING CUSTOMER SERVICE AND INVENTORY: Under (fairly) new ownership, Caravati's has only improved. Today I visited by appointment (to meet a construction deadline) and met with Jennifer who had pre-picked a box full of historic door hardware that perfectly matched the photos I'd texted. She also had pre-selected several vintage six-panel doors for my review. Once on site, the Caravati team made my problems and challenges their own, finding a perfect pair industrial nickel-plated handles for my old oak icebox project and then eagerly volunteering to do some work to convert them from working levers to rigid pulls. Stocking vintage hardware and architectural pieces is one thing. Helping clients actually pull together the PERFECT sets of door hardware -- including glass knobs, backplates, mortise locks, catches, hinges, and screws is next level. When we were driving away, my daughter said to me (of Jennifer), "She was INSANELY helpful." She was! So was Lucas and the rest of the team. Thanks all! read more

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Architectural heaven! Knock-knock! Who's there? Caravati's!! This store is a-door-able! If you're looking for salvaged doors for your next home project, look no further! Channel your inner Chip & Joanna and renovate with style! The warehouse is full of rows and rows of cabinet doors, screen doors, shutter doors, Indian doors, front doors, doors galore! The main showroom has decorative column capitals with Doric, Corinthian, and Ionic combination designs; ornamental brackets of wood, wrought iron, plaster and other architectural elements to creative unique accents in your home! Recently moved to Ashland, this vintage salvage shop is jammed packed with antique hardware, knobs, hinges, fixtures, newer and older décor, fireplace inserts, mantels, recovered windows, retro bathroom sinks, mirrors and fixtures, wood slabs for tables, quirky glassware, urns and planters, baskets and artisan pieces! My favorite item, which I purchased as a gift, is a handcrafted Bourbon/Whiskey smoker with a glass cloche! Brady custom makes these cool items and these smokers will add sophistication to your bar area! Your imagination will go wild in this fabulous store that's been an RVA mainstay for decades!! read more

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O.M.G.! I love a nice salvage store! It was by far one is the cleanest, most organized salvage stores I have been too, especially in the warehouse. I feel like so many pieces in this store could tell stores of their life. For example the first mantles, doors, windows, banisters, table legs, door knobs, lighting fixtures and so much more. The pricing was priced ok. It really depends on what you were looking at. If you like to salvage old treasures, you have to come here! read more

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This place was an architectural dream but with a modern twist. Willing to modify a door for me- taking out panels and adding glass. I thought these type places only existing in tv. Had a super nice long conversation with owner as well- highly recommend. Ignore the 1 bad review (glad I did!) read more

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Great spot for finding vintage/antique salvaged items for your historic home--doors, hardware, railings, posts, counters... you name it. Prices are a bit high, but these are things you can't find any ol' where. Nice people. read more

Caravati's - Drawer pulls - Antiques Near Me - Ashland, Virginia

Knowledgable staff and a very wide range of salvaged goodies. Prices are reasonable. I've included some photos that show prices and how pieces are stored and labeled for ease of access. Mantels, doors, windows, stained glass, bath tubs, sinks toilets, shutters, some large wood furniture pieces and much more. Less lighting available then I'd expected. We had also hoped to buy exterior double doors for our Victorian but they did not have many. They took our number to call if they get any. I recommend visiting if you are looking to renovate your older home with the kind of craftsmanship that you just don't get anymore. I hope we can put these beautiful pieces of history to work in beautiful old homes in the area. read more

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Holy shit!!! My husband and I bought a classic 70's style house. There are some much needed renovations that we're doing, and we've been trying hard keep to the style of the house. Thank goodness for the internet, as we've been able to find a plethora of reclamation stores that have salvaged details from old houses and churches. Originally, we weren't going to visit Caravati's as it's all the way down in Richmond, however, we were surprisingly free on a Saturday (somehow all social engagements were canceled! It's a MIRACLE), so we took the opportunity to hop into the car and make the 3 hour drive down. Caravati's is a GINORMOUS two story warehouse that has...well...everything! Lighting, doors, frames, scroll-work, stained glass, windows, fixtures...if you can think of it, they probably have it! Although it's incredibly overwhelming at first, they have categorized items pretty neatly. It's just digging through the aisles and aisles of window frames to find the one with the exact type of glass that can be frustrating, but oh what a fun frustration it is! We found old claw-foot tubs - which I have determined, architectural period be damned, I am going to own one! There were stained glass pieces that made my heart sing! And stoves from the 1940's that made me all a quiver (it's not like I cook anyways! HAHA!)! Definitely amazing, and we're so coming back. With a Uhaul truck. read more

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So glad Caravati's in in Ashland. Lovely people, that know their stuff, and great location. Great selection, and if you need it, they most likely have it or can find it for you. read more

Caravati's is a giant two story warehouse down in Manchester, filled with salvage from old homes. They have everything from mint green toilets to giant 10 ft stained glass windows. They've actually pulled whole porches off of houses and transported them to their warehouse, where you can now purchase them (if you are so inclined). The first floor of the warehouse has a few sectioned off rooms, with fine antiques and some of the more ornate pieces in them... it's almost like a mini store in some rooms. And then upstairs it's more like a typical salvage warehouse- a little grimy, a little cluttered, but you can find cool stuff if you don't mind hunting around. Caravati's is cool to visit, and it can definitely get your imagination going- but truthfully I think it's ridiculously expensive- I've seen cases with glass door knows in them for $50-$100. I mean, they are lovely doorknobs... but they are still used, and old. For that price, I might as well go to Restoration Hardware and get something brand new that looks old :) Nevertheless, the list of things they carry is truly amazing, and if you are looking for an antique piece or just need some salvage materials to complete a project, here's the full list of what they have: Pedestal Sinks Tile / Ceramics Toilets Wall Sinks Building Materials Brick Roofing Cabinetry Ceiling Medallions Columns /capitals / bases Doors Corbel Brackets Fireplace Mantles Glass Back Plates / Escutcheons Door Knobs Hinges Lock Sets Locks Sash Weights / Pulleys Shutter Window Locks / Lifts Kitchen Cabinets Chandeliers Lamps Sconces Shades Shutters Stained Glass Stair Parts Balusters Newel Posts Railings Windows read more

It it came from a building, you can find it at Caravati's. This is our go-to place for items that are historically correct for our Museum District home. You can find everything from a soap dish and door knobs to staircases and doors. We even bought an old piece of granite curbing to make a step to our deck. This place is always an adventure. Don't always expect a super bargain because sometimes you have to pay a "new" price for something "old". For example, a sink at Caravati's will cost as much as Homedepot, BUT you will have something historically accurate for your home. Cheers. read more

Huge disappointment! Nothing like the old location; hardly any inventory. Not worth the drive. You can never go back.

If the Carlton Arms in Manhattan is where furniture goes to die, Caravatis is where entire houses go to die. I love coming up here and browsing through the dusty stacks of windows, shutters, doors, staircases and various housing ephemera. It's seriously awesome. If dusty. Don't wear your church suit here. Or flip flops. Covered toes are a must when a giant stack of shingles could bear down on you at any moment....um. and maybe watch your toddler closely. You're going to need another Timmy if he gets lodged in the pink toilet on the top of the stack of 60s era fixtures. I regaled my sister with the story of how their credit card machine went down and I -a "no cash" person- paid for my purchase with wadded up dollars and change from the dregs of my purse until -several dollars short of my total- the owner cried, "Okay! Okay already, just stop! I feel so bad!" My sister immediately gleefully replied, "Oh yeahhh! I love haggling with Caravatis!" Wait. This is a haggling establishment?! I didn't know that! Damn. I should have, but I didn't. So wear your grubby clothes and bring the lintiest change at the bottom of your purse and prepare to go home with that slightly rounded window that fits perfectly in that gable that little Timmy busted out last spring. read more

I love poking around in this place. I think of it as a graveyard for old houses, and the craftsmanship of the last century always amazes me. It's got great architectural salvage so if you're renovating an old house from the early 20th century, you can find old windows, doors, and hardware and all sorts of trim. I bought a fab fireplace mantel here and some old lintels. Some of the stuff, especially in the really high-end section is pricey, but most merchandise is about the same as it would cost through an online architectural salvage place. Just measure carefully if you're buying something like windows, doors, or mantels. read more

I have an affinity for anything relating to architectural salvage. I find this place amazing and perfect for a rainy day or when you are in the mood to browse random shops. This is my second time here after stumbling on it during one of my random googling sessions. Whether you're looking for old lights, doors, windows, stained glass, etc, etc, etc... this place has it. It's fascinating and you can get lost looking in the dark corners for a random gem that many have overlooked. The old church stained glass windows made me foam at the mouth, but my eyes are bigger than my wallet at that point. Enjoy~ read more

Caravati's - Antiques Near Me - Ashland, Virginia

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Awesome place to visit for architectural salvage. Like all salvage stores, it's hit or miss - things change all the time. So you have to hunt for things like moulding. But they have a decent selection overall and the folks that run the place are very nice. Certainly worth a stop if searching for something specific in an old house. read more

A really cool place if you're looking for historically accurate or restoration pieces for your home. They even upcycle some pieces, like a new bar I saw there recently that I believe was made out of old radiators. You've got to stop by! read more

This place was fascinating to walk through. Lots of gorgeous pieces that would be great for a house restoration project or even for sprucing up a current apartment. I'll definitely consider Caravati's in my future renting/home-owning adventures. read more

If you're looking to remodel, refit, or renovate a building and have a lot of flexibility and control on design, this is the place to go to get ideas and to find pieces to design rooms and homes around. This place is seriously cool just to go and visit. If you're good with your hands or very creative, you'll definitely find some good things to use here. It's also fantastic if you have an older home and need to find replacement fixtures. The whole place is a little dusty (reasonable, given the trade) but it's uncluttered enough to walk around in and you won't leave filthy, either. Lots of light to look at things, and WONDERFULLY some things are very organized. If you're able to get a window, for instance, they're organized by width in inches. That's amazing and so helpful, and I'll bet it helps them sell things that would otherwise be lost in the piles. Most of the furniture here is either very large and pulled out of an older home (so very solid and durable) or repurposed from other materials (a lamp made out of an old spoke). There's lot of brick, tile, etc and there may or may not be enough of it for your patio or bathroom project, but you should certainly check if you're nearby. They also have a lot of older doorknobs, hinges, and so forth. They have a ton of doors, columns, banisters, clawfoot bathtubs (with your choice of clawfeet, too!), shutters, toilets, old stoves, you name it. My favorite thing was an older metal spiral staircase (currently painted in red). If I could design a dream house, I'd find a way to fit that in! The building itself is very cool, too. The staff is helpful but lets you wander around without being set upon a lot. A very cool place that I'll be visiting again. read more

I love everything about Caravati's from the location, to the actual building, to how things are arranged. This place has everything as others had described. Even if you're not in the process of redoing your house you should still drop by, it's just a place worth experiencing. Oh and the staff was wonderful. read more

Love this place! Huge and interesting selection of salvaged pieces... it's definitely a great resource for anyone with a historic home. Even if you're not looking for anything specific, it's fun to explore. read more