Love the people here as much as the inventory. There is so much here, you could spend hours. It's an interior designer's dream. This place dames all of these wonderful pieces from the landfill. If you have a vi tags house or apartment, you can find so many things to match your style from light fixtures to handles, hardware and doors. I found like place looking for Anne Sloan paint and I was so impressed. I need to come back to finish other project.s I highly recommend. read more

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Getting rid of a window unit air conditioner and needing a window for my project and Pasadena Architectural Salvage had exactly what I needed... 4 stars!!!! Even if you don't need anything in particular, it's just nice to browse if you happen to be a fan of old historic homes, and the staff if very knowledgable as well as friendly! In addition to windows, there are doors, hardware, as well as lighting and plumbing fixtures waiting for a new home. Homes built today definitely do not have the character and charm that older homes have and Pasadena Architectural Salvage may just be the place to help you find that treasure that helps restorer your older home to its former glory. No dedicated parking for customers but never had a problem finding free street parking right in front of the store on Foothill Blvd. read more

Great selection. They have more inventory in person than online. I wanted to put some vintage hardware on our newly painted cabinets and the glass reproduction knobs didn't disappoint. The workers were very helpful and friendly throughout the whole process. I added a pic as an example, because it's hard to find pictures of those glass knobs in use! read more

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What an incredible store! It was absolutely enriching to visit there. I felt as though I were walking through a dense, multi-layered museum where I could take home items if I chose--for a price. I have never been in an antique store with this much diversity of selection. I could really see that if I were a wealthy person setting up a household that this would be a place to get unusual and select pieces. Not all items were expensive but many were--there is a cost for buying something of singular uniqueness! Staff asked me frequently to let them know if I needed anything but did not hover at all. They shared that the store has been there since 1979, and the level of selection does show that the place is well established. I heard other customers talking to each other about the store's selection with a similar tenor of reverence as to what I was feeling--magical items at every turn! I wish there had been some clear places to sit down and rest (understandable that we shouldn't be sitting on the merchandise furniture), a restroom for customers, and it to be a bit cooler in there--it was not hot In there but a bit warm. Because of these issues I only looked at 1/3 of the store (took maybe two hours to do this--there's a lot there to see). Maybe that was for the best because I spent quite a bit of money on what I did find to take home! This place is many hours from my house and I will not be able to return to it anytime soon, so I honestly think I will always wonder what I missed seeing. The place is that special. Parking is really easy and free there as well. Go, enjoy! I wish I could go with you! read more

Excellent service, wide selection of products, knowledgeable staff. Easy street parking practically at the front door. Very pricey. The place to for older homes' hardware. read more

A great place to find stuff for your vintage Victorian, Arts $ Crafts or mid-century home. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Their research library is chock full of reference books and mfg catalogs dating back the late 1800's. Check it out! read more

Clean and organized spaces. They've done great work here to make an easy experience for customers. They've got just about anything you'll be looking for to complete your project for remodeling an older home read more

Love to come here and just peruse. Found a couple bakelite light switch plates from the 1940s for my home and some Art Deco knobs for cabinets. Everything is pretty pricey but its a visual feast. Highly recommend just going to take a look, at least to marvel at the craftsmanship of these salvaged beauties. read more

Very beautiful and comprehensive collection of salvaged items. Windows, doors, hardware, bathroom items, lighting. The service was friendly and knowledgeable. Thanks Gray! read more

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As good as it gets. 1. The prices are super fair 2. The staff are super friendly 3. The selection is AMAZING - this is a GREAT Place if you are looking for small detail pieces - sconces, hinges, hardware, knobs, etc. Also, endless number of doors. 4. THERE IS A SHOP CAT. SHOPPPPPPPP CAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT 5. Huge amount of inventory - I could tell there was a lot more 'in the back' so definitely ask next time you were there. read more

What a treasure trove!! I stopped looking for door knobs. I had looked online and the search feature didn't show any but wow!! They have a lot! So anyway o was overwhelmed with choices and prices were fair. I wanted something vintage. Had stopped by places with new specialized hardware but everything has to be ordered and I need something sooner than that. It all worked out. Also the staff member was very helpful to me in so many ways. I will definitely go back! read more

An absolute gem! Staff are super friendly and they have everything you could imagine in a very organized store. If you want any door or window imaginable, this is the place! A store is nothing without great employees. The owner is a pleasure to deal with. She was incredibly helpful! This store has such a great vibe. Even their cute cat was chill and friendly. :-) read more

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Stopped by for the first time last week. The staff was super friendly and uber helpful. I was searching for help to fix the antique doorknob on my 1926 home's front door. They tried a few fix its til they got it working again. Walking through their shop is addictive if you have an old home with lots of character! I'll definitely be back & highly recommend you check them out, too! read more

If you are remodeling an old house, then this is a great place to find salvaged doors, windows, door knobs, hinges, latches, lighting fixtures etc. They have a large selection, and it's fun to look around. I've been there several times and purchased quite a few items. I usually look for Jerry. He is a cool guy. He's friendly, helpful, and patient with questions. read more

I am thrilled that a shop like this exists. I came in with three ill-fitting and non-conforming 20s-era doorknobs that were constantly falling off or getting stuck. The very friendly owner knew exactly how to solve the problem and took her time piecing together a solution that solved the problem perfectly. LOVE IT. As a bonus, I got to pet their sweet shop cat. read more

If I could give them 10 stars I would. They have a fabulous selection, well organized and they are very knowledgeable too. We live is south Orange county and made the trek to the LA area looking for vintage doors, hardware an more. We visited 7 salvage places that day and bought everything we needed here....no need to go elsewhere. We have been back several more times for lots of other great items. read more

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Thrift shop meets Ace Hardware. Was restoring a vintage dresser that had some very strange pieces that needed replacing and got exactly what I needed. Had been to three other stores that day and thankfully someone recommended this place. Besides the friendly service, this store is a total oddity! So cool to look around and see remnants of art deco, modern, and contemporary design. If you're refurbishing something this is THE place to go! read more

Thank you to wendy & jerry and the crew for being so supportive in helping us find the right door for are new pantry. We just came down today Saturday almost the last day of February. Wow what a awesome selection of doors and lights and anything salvaged Beautiful items very old pieces Were so happy about are choice of door. We drove down from helendale/ silver lakes just about a two hour drive but let me say it was way worth the time on the Road my wife memory and I cannot wait to come back soon Thanks again wendy for being so kind and so helpful. We will see you again soon! read more

I went into their store with old crystal door knobs that were stripped and therefore not working, and to my surprise they had similar ones, which was nice because they matched some other knobs still in my old Pasadena home. I asked a question about making sure the ones I was going to buy weren't stripped (because they were vintage and this is common) and the owner started getting an attitude with me about it as if I offended her. She got a call and had to leave, so I finished up with another guy that was working there. I ended up buying 4 vintage knobs for around $80 a piece. When I got them home, two of them were stripped! So annoying!! Thankfully, I took them back the same day and they did refund my money. I just wish they had been more helpful when I expressed that concern in the first place and double checked them for me so I didn't waste my time. read more

This place is awesome, well designed, many options of old pieces from LA homes: door knobs, hinges, lighting and doors.

Incredibly rude, unhelpful owners and employees. Too bad because we are restoring an architecturally significant home and would have happily spent without limit here. They lost our business on one visit. Amazing that a place like this can survive. read more

Beautiful inventory and paints. Love this store! Recommend shopping there for antique hardware

They offer some wonderful treasures here if you are planning to bring your character home up to par. I walked around to see what they had to offer and they sure have a lot of eye candy in the aisles. The only drawback is that this stuff can get expensive, if you can't find it on eBay or craigslist I would take a look here. read more

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Untenably overpriced. It is heartbreaking to say that you can find things on ebay at half the price - and I never want to shop online. I thought a salvage store would have more inventory, be more fun and be less expensive. Disappointing read more

Such a cool store for finding the architectural details to add an element of historical interest to your space. It's like a treasure hunt in there and all of the staff were helpful and knowledgeable. I bought some beautiful antique hardware for my doors and can't wait to get back there to find some more gems. read more

This place has a great selection of antique pieces, which is exactly what we needed as we are restoring a historically significant home. That said, I needed something specific to the original design of the home to maintain its authenticity and value. I asked for leaded crystal doorknobs, which I know are part of the original design in our home. The guy who helped us said, "Well, crystal is just glass, so I mean, I don't know what you're talking about specifically. Do you know the difference?" I knew they were different in the sense that they have different value for the house, but I was caught off guard and to be honest, I don't personally know how to tell them apart just by looking, because I'm not an expert, that's why I went there in the first place. It was a really unnecessary, somewhat flippant response. I was trying to do my best to maintain the right pieces in the house, and the guy made me feel a bit stupid for asking for something specific. So, all in all, not a great time there. read more

We are so glad to have found Pasadena Architectural Salvage. We recently bought a historical home and we made renovations to it. We were looking for nice pieces to bring back its character and charm, and Pasadena Architectural Salvage had what we were looking for at reasonable prices. Among other things, we bought a 1930s light fixture and an early 1900s cast iron clawfoot tub (see photos). Last but not least, the service is outstanding. read more

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Better organized and more user-freindly than Santa Fe, this salvage store features everything from cast-iron tubs to giant stained-glass windows. The selection is impressive, even in terms of its books for sale. Definitely a must for restoration projects with Spanish and Craftsman Bungalows. read more

This place is so great! It's super clean and organized with a large selection. Jerry and Gray were very helpful and got me exactly what I needed! Thanks again! read more

Gave us one price for some windows and put them on hold for us, which was nice, but then changed the price when we went to pick them up and told my husband "well you don't need to buy them" well that was rude to say the LEAST!! We did purchase them, cause they were a perfect fit for what we needed, but we will never go there again, read more

Great place, overpriced, but guess people will pay top $ for unique hard to find pieces. Although, that doesn't drive my low review. Multiple times I've walked in and I have been ignored by the lady in the front, although the people coming in after me have been fully greeted. It's actually pretty offensive. I found a few things I liked but passed because was just fed up and turned off. First rule of sales, don't judge people from the outside. read more

What a wonderful find! I needed a back door to replace one ruined by a tenant for a 100 year old craftsman and found a great single lite door with the original wavy glass in fabulous condition. They even found double lock hardware that fit like a glove. The selection of knobs was so extensive it was overwhelming, but Wendy helped me work through it with great suggestions. This is definitely the place to go for doors, but also windows (stained glass!), mantles, lighting, even vintage bathroom fixtures. The have great one-off pieces. I saw a terrific victorian mailbox, but alas it was sold! Wendy said the vintage outdoor sliding metal chairs would not last the weekend, so if you are looking for something special, they will put you on a wishlist and call if something comes in. I stupidly forgot to bring a blanket or bungees for tie down in my truck, but they found some old tiedowns in the back and kindly gave them to me so the door would be stable on the way home. Worth the trip from Long Beach. I will be back, for sure. (And return the tie-downs!) read more

This place is a gem. We have an old house and are always on the hunt for replacement hardware and other appropriate vintage items. Architectural Salvage has never let us down. The inventory is massive and the staff is super-friendly and helpful. I want to give a shout-out to Jerry. We needed some advice about plumbing parts on an old sink, and he went out of his way TWICE to help us find what we needed. He spent a lot of time with us and patiently made sure we got everything we needed. He really knows his stuff and is very generous in sharing knowledge. I never thought I'd ever have such a nice experience regarding old plumbing! read more

Very knowledgeable ,know your measurements !!! Friendly ,helpful and willing to negotiate. Love this place!!!! read more

Walking inside this place is like stepping back into time. From glass doorknobs, to old hardwood doors....lovely stained glass windows...they say everything here is pre 1930 which means for some pretty cool stuff. Adding a bathroom and found this amazing stained glass window we are going to have converted into a window we can open and use. They also buy old cool stuff, again they prefer pre 1930. read more

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The old for the new and ...oh well, you just have the right eye to come up with something good out of these overly priced "found objecs". Not everyone want sto be a Cornell but whooooooooooooooo cares. Its your house and you'll do as you darn pleased! I love this infusion of old object with the new so happy salvaging... read more

Doors! I'm a big fan of buying old doors and and making furniture form them, mainly doors. This place has the most organized selection of doors I've ever seen. Along with a gigantic selection of very unique items the people there are super nice. If your looking for cool old stuff, it's worth your time to give this place a look. read more

Friendliest salvage yard. They came from Texas and set up shop on San Gabriel Blvd. just south of Colorado. A great selection of antique hardware, salvaged doors, fixtures, sinks, etc. Like every other antique store prices are high. They also carry a little bit of furniture and stained glass. Bungalow enthusiasts should definitely visit. read more

We're about to buy an old house, so I suggested we take a gander out here to know what's around and what prices are like. This place is a gem - a total wonderland, and well organized so that it's not overwhelming. In other Yelp reviews, everyone else has the architectural salvage stuff down, but I didn't see any reviews that mentioned their sweet kitty! My husband seemed to think the cat alone was worth the visit, but I'm sure we'll be back for door hardware and other various odds and ends, too. read more

This place is a must for Old House Restoration (or fixing old houses in general). Adding this to my Old House Restoration List. read more