This list has been compiled by Ken Pifer based on personal experiences.  For the most part, the items we have purchased from this vendor are noted in italics.  Please note no guarantee is express or implied.  Caveat emptor!  If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail me at ken.pifer@usa.net.

 

Hardware, etc.

House of Antique Hardware

Hinges, bin pulls, latches, swinging door hinge – Excellent selection of reproduction hardware of varying qualities (inexpensive to higher quality)

P.M.B. 106, Portland, OR 97232                                 (888) 223-2545                      

www.houseofantiquehardware.com

 

Liz’s Antique Hardware

Doorknobs, escutcheon plates, window sash lifts matching original – Absolutely incredible salvage hardware – if anyone has it, Liz’s will - but very pricey.

453 South La Brea, Los Angeles, CA 90036                            323-939-4403

 

Crown City Hardware

Window screen hooks - Reproduction hardware – pricey, but local

1047 North Allen Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104-3298            626-794-0234

www.crowncityhardware.com

The Swan Company

Picture Hangers, Hooks – Premium products, impressive selection

5956 County Road 200, Orland, CA 95963                             530-865-4109

www.swanpicturehangers.com

 

Light Fixtures

Rejuvenation

Schoolhouse fixtures for kitchen, ceramic sconces for bathroom, pantry - High quality reproduction light fixtures, beautiful catalog.  Also carries some hardware.

2550 NW Nicolai Street, Portland, OR 97210             888-401-1900 (voice) 800-526-7329 (fax)

www.rejuvenation.com

 

Plumbing

DEA Bathroom Machineries

Bathroom sink faucet, drain

495 Main Street, Murphys, CA 95247                         1-800-255-4426

www.deabath.com

 

Shop 4 Classics

Clawfoot tub faucet – also see supplier Sign of the Crab (Strom Plumbing) signofthecrab.com

(913) 791-1234

www.Shop4classics.com

 

DalTile/Home Depot Special Order

Subway (3”x 6” wall tile), 1” Hex Mosaic Tile (We have been told higher quality porcelain hex tile is available from a Japanese manufacturer, and would recommend checking into it)

 

Stripping and Plating

Dip-N-Strip

Strip interior doors and diamond pane window sashes

1025 West Foothill Blvd., Azusa, CA 91702                            626-334-9517

 

Astro Chrome & Polishing Corp.

Hardware replating

15326 Erwin Street, Van Nuys, CA 91411                               818-781-1463

 

Salvage

Santa Fe Wrecking

Salvage swinging door for kitchen – excellent selection of doors, plumbing fixtures

1600 Santa Fe Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90021                      213-623-3119

 

Big Ten

Corner sink – rustic atmosphere!

757 West Woodbury Road, Altadena, CA 91001                    626-791-9747

 

Doors, Windows and Glass

C&E Lumber/TM Cobb

Replacement window sash made to fit – Vintage style windows, reasonable prices, helpful staff

2692 N Towne Ave, Pomona, CA 91767                                (909) 626-3591

 

Redwing Glass

Restoration (wavy) glass – They also do leaded glass restoration

177 East Monterey Ave, Pomona, CA 91767                           909-622-0745