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Deconstruction Spotlight: Lisburne Grange Library
 

BIG!NYC had the privilege of salvaging an exquisite library at the Lisburne Grange estate. The mansion was built in Garrison, NY in the 1860s by Samuel Sloan, a wealthy railroad magnate and one time New York State Senator (see  "Salvaging the Sloan House").

This prewar library is a magnificent mixture of salvaged European components married to rich-grained oak paneling. All the decorative aspects - arches, alcoves and pilasters - are hand-carved antiques.  A highlight of the classic yet quirky Greek Revival design is the mantel panel. It contains a beautifully rendered perspective carving of a tower viewed through a stoa. This is flanked on either side by lively carvings of flaming torches, echoing the fire that would warm the actual hearth below. These are but a few of the splendid details contained in this panel, not to mention the library in its entirety. Also included in this set is a beautiful marble mantel, original oak doors and windows.  Available at BIG!NYC Queens for $45,000 (ALU: 27933).

Another intricate yet folksy mantel, which includes an original oil painting, has also been reclaimed for a second time. This beautiful mantel bears a dedication in French dating the mantel to 1741, beneath it reads 'Placed in this room 1932 Lisburne Grange Garrison'. After 273 years, this mantel awaits its third dedication. This mantel is also available at our Queens location.

 

The Lisburne Grange library project allowed BIG!NYC's deconstruction team an incredible opportunity to work with museum-quality materials. Our team's hard work and dedication meant not only diverting waste from landfills, but also preserving historically significant items that may have tragically been lost forever.
$10 Chair Sale!
Yellow "X" Sticker Items Only!
in Brooklyn + Queens 
High Design Vinyl Bench
with Steel Legs 

$350 (3 available) 

ALU: 27897 in Brooklyn

 

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NEW IN QUEENS:
Male Torso Mannequins

$45 each (3 available)
ALU: 27876 in Queens
Tall Steel + Glass Doors 

$150 each (3 available)
ALU: 27906 in Queens
Arched Bookcase 

$50
ALU: 27929 in Queens
Georgian and Gold
St. Charles Cabinet Set
SALE $1,950
ALU: 27162 in Queens
Vintage Monson Maine
Slate Co. Sink   
$2,250
ALU: 27925 in Queens
Authentic Antique
Pressed Tin Ceiling 

$3.50 per square foot
ALU: 27881 in Queens 
NEW IN BROOKLYN:
Bamboo Cabinet Base  
$135 each (2 available)

ALU: 27863 in Brooklyn

Fresca Bathroom Faucet 

$50 each (2 available) 
ALU: 27848 in Brooklyn
Stainless Steel Counter

$380
ALU: 27917 in Brooklyn
Ikea Tarno Folding Chair
$7.50 each (20 available)

ALU: 27927 in Brooklyn

Antique American Standard

$450
ALU: 27934 in Brooklyn
Black GE Gas Range 

$150
ALU: 27908 in Brooklyn
ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS IN NYC:
Saturday January 11, 10:00am - 4:00pm
LESEC's E-waste Collection Event: Financial District Bowling Green, East side of Broadway at Beaver Street, New York, NY 10004

 

Saturday January 11, 10:00am - 4:00pm
LESEC's E-waste Collection Event: Morrisania Bronx Works, Grand Concourse between McClellan Street and East 166th Street, Bronx, NY 10456

 

Sunday January 12, 10:00am - 4:00pm
LESEC's E-waste Collection Event: Flushing Queens Botanical Garden, enter parking lot on Crommelin Street, Queens, NY 11355

Tuesday, January 14, 6-8pm.
Center for Architecture Foundation presents "What To Expect When You're Renovating". 536 LaGuardia Pl, NYC. $45 per person.

Wednesday, January 15, 6:30pm.
GreenHomeNYC presents Green Materials Catwalk. Dorma Design Center, Manhattan. Free.

Saturday January 18,
10:00am - 4:00pm
LESEC's E-waste Collection Event: Chelsea Tekserve, 119 West 23rd Street (between 6th and 7th Avenue), New York, NY 10011
 
Sunday January 19, 10:00am - 4:00pm 
LESEC's E-waste Collection Event: Park Slope Prospect Park, Prospect Park West and 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 

 

Saturday January 25, 10:00am - 4:00pm
LESEC's E-waste Collection Event: Staten Island College of Staten Island, 2800 Victory Boulevard, Parking lot 6, Staten Island, NY 10314

Saturday, January 25, 7pm.
Gowanus Canal Conservancy's AntiFreeze fundraiser and party! Ray Smith Studio, Gowanus. Tickets start at $20.

 

Sunday January 26, 10:00am - 4:00pm (Two UWS locations)
LESEC's E-waste Collection Event:
Upper West Side West End Avenue between West 94th and West 95th Streets, New York, NY 10025
Upper West Side YMCA, West 63rd Street between Central Park West and Broadway, New York, NY 10023

Friday-Sunday, February 14-16.
Recycle-A-Bicycle presents the Youth Bike Summit 2014. The New School, Manhattan.

 

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Why Do BIG's Love Working With Salvaged Materials?

 

(watch this video by Dan Lucal and find out!)  
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