Urban Remains Chicago
Urban Remains Chicago reclaims antiques and artifacts from commercial and residential buildings. They have a huge assortment of some of the most hard to find objects – from gigantic pocket doors to small period hardware. These interlocking tiles with seashell motif were part of a fireplace surround from Trent Tile Company from the 1880s.
This built in stainless steel cabinet was removed from a hospital operating room. Is it wrong of me to want to see this installed into a modern stainless steel kitchen?
This late 19th c. cast iron floor grate is calling for a some legs and a glass top so it can be re-born as a little kitchen nook or entry way table.
This 1930s sunlamp in a bronze metallic finish has a hefty bulbous base – I find it is a refreshing contrast to the overall slim shape of the piece.
1940s steel lab stool has an unusual and quirky base – makes it sleek and fun at the same time.
Gigantic 1920s large plank pine wood table. It measures a healthy 84″ in diameter – you know, for those dinner parties and holiday get-togethers for 40 of your closest friends and family. I want to make a round mattress for it, sprawl out and nap.
1900s industrial clothing rack from an old garment factory. Casters work great, the round top rotates, it’s cast iron so it’ll last another century at least. I want it in my entry way for a couple of coats, a few scarfs. Or maybe in the bedroom for a few just ironed shirts.
1920s lockers from the Parisian Novelty Co. If you have a family of three or less, this would be great for the entry way for dropping off most often used coats, gloves, scarves, shoes, bags, etc. – a catch-all. And if you don’t like the army green, spray it red, blue, white…you get the idea.
