Here you will find design examples and a sampling of some of the most unique and sought after past custom fabrications in the country. Each piece has been carefully selected, photographed and presented here for the discerning buyer.

We can create individual and customized pieces from our large inventory of salvaged treasures that reflect the personality and originality of the home owner. Let your imagination run wild with our beautiful Recycled Creations.
For centuries the fireplace has been a social gathering place in homes all over the world as a source of warmth and comfort. Fireplace mantels add a sense of style to your home and reflect its integrity and the families who share them.

At Recycling The Past we strive to preserve the history that has been passed down through the generations. Whether it’s Oak, Walnut, Cherry, Pine, Marble, Limestone, Slate, or Cast Iron we have the selection that will best suite your needs. Our vast selection of period mantles encompasses Colonial, Victorian, Arts and Craft, as well as French and English Art Nouveau.

Today, fireplace mantels are also used as pieces of artistic expression. Attach one of our beautiful mantles as a headboard, or to a blank wall to add dimension and character to your living room, bedroom, or office. Remember, you don’t need a working fireplace to enjoy the look of an antique mantel.

Attaching a mantle to your wall is most often a simple project. Click on Tips below to learn how.


Industrial
Item: RC2923 Industrial Round Table   --  Super cool table made from a marriage of an industrial wooden gear and a cast iron machinery base finished with a custom round glass top. Great look with a lot of style. Nice large and heavy table built for a lifetime and beyond. Glass measures 60" in diameter.
Item: RC2924 Column End Table   --  One of our hottest sellers!!! Custom end tables made from antique columns. Fluted column base with chippy base finish topped with new custom glass top. We have larger kitchen and dining room tables available as well. Contacut us for more information.
Item: RC2488 Industrial Maple Tables   --  Super cool industrial tables with salvaged Maple tops originally used as commercial carts. The bottom is constructed custom by our skilled staff with heavy gauge steel and iron pipe support. Great look with a lot of style. Fit for lifetime and beyond. Currently two available.
 

Mirrors
Item: RC2475 Large Half Round Mirror   --  Beautiful late Victorian era half round transom window outfitted with brand new mirror by our skilled staff. The frames are sanded to bring out the patina, old glass painstakingly removed and new glass is cut and installed on site. The finished product is a gorgeous large mirror with a great look! Comes complete with wood backer board and wire hanger. Ready to hang in your home. Ask about our service for any window of your choosing in stock.
Item: RC2479 Gothic Church Mirror   --  Beautiful antique Gothic half round transom window outfitted with brand new mirror by our skilled staff. The frames are sanded to bring out the patina, old glass painstakingly removed and new glass is cut and installed on site. The finished product is a gorgeous mirror with a great aged look! Comes complete with wood backer board and wire hanger. Ready to hang in your home. Ask about our service for any window of your choosing in stock.
Item: RC2771 Rustic Mirror   --  Rustic mirror constructed using antique fretwork and old decorative wooden building fragments. Great weathered look. Old wood, new cut mirror. Hange verical or horizontal.
Item: RC2477 Farm House Mirror   --  Custom half round transom mirror. Solid pine construction. Rescued from a Southern New Jersey farm house circa 1878. Fully restored and custom mirror installed by our skilled crew. Great looking piece with a lot of history. Great wall hanging for a den or great room. Comes complete with wire hanger and backerboard. Ready to install.
Item: RC2497 Colossal Wooden Mirror   --  Our skilled crew incorporated some beautiful fluted columns from a prestigious New York state mansion into a work of art. One hundred year old columns are given new life and are looking for a good home. The mirror is a sturdy 1/4" thick and was cut custom for this great piece. Please contact us for more details. Originally priced at $2975...Slashed to $1500.00
Item: RC2493 Custom Palladian Mirror   --  Gorgeous Victorian Era Palladian window in solid Pine with custom mirror. Each window takes several hours of painstaking glass removal, sanding and custom mirror cutting. Every mirror has professional backing and hanging hardware installed....ready to hang!
Item: RC2578 Gothic Arched Mirror   --  Very nice Gothic arched mirror created from an interior door that once adorned a turn of the century Asbury Park, New Jersey hotel. Great look with a gorgeous alligator skin patina. Comes complete with professionally installed beveled mirrors.
Item: RC2664 Ornate Carved Mirror Set   --  Stunning tropical hardwood windows in decorative jamb with hand carved detailing throughout. Glass replaced with old mirror to use as a decorative closet front or full length mirror. Great looking set with tons of possibilities. Can be used as a working pair of windows as well. Two available.
Item: RC2478 Four Foot Round Mirror   --  Custom mirror built from 1950's era round window frame, measures a full four feet in diameter. Rescued from the Upsala College in East Orange, New Jersey where we were featured on Discovery Channels' Dirty Jobs. Glass removed and mirror cut here on sight by our skilled crew. Perfect large mirror for a great room or den.
Item: RC2489 Custom Copper Mirror   --  Antique copper wrapped windows salvaged from historic Asbury Park, New Jersey. Rescued from the world famous casino pier!! Designed by the same arhcitects who designed Grand Central Station, NYC. Custom mirror installed on the premises by our skilled crew. Gorgeous antique copper patina that comes only with age. Perfect for virtually any style home. For a little bit of Asbury Park history view the salvage job on our "on the project" section.
Item: RC2773 Copper Mirror Frame   --  Antique copper wrapped window salvaged from Asbury Park, NJ The world famous casino pier- Designed by the arhcitects that designed Grand Central Station, NYC. We saved this from the wrecking ball for a new future use! Custom cut mirror installed on the premises by our skilled artisans. Perfect for virtually any home. Has original colored glass upper panels. Alittle bit of Asbury Park History- View the salvage job on our section "on the project"
Item: RC2476 Spiderweb Transom Mirror   --  Spectacular large turn of the century spiderweb transom mirror. Vintage solid Pine decorative window painstakingly restored and custom mirror installed by our skilled crew. Truly a great wall hanging that makes a statement. Completely finished and ready to install with wire hanger, backerboard, the works. Another great addition to our popular line of custom mirrors.
Item: RC2494 Half Round Mirror   --  Late 19th century half round transom window in solid Pine with custom mirror. Each window takes several hours of painstaking glass removal, sanding and custom mirror cutting. Every mirror has professional backing and hanging hardware installed....ready to hang!
Item: RC2612 Decorative Mirror   --  Very nice late 19th century transom window rescued by our staff is given new life and looking for a good and worthy home. Custom cut mirror on the premises with backerboard and wire hanger on the reverse. Perfect size for virtually anywhere in your home.
 

Miscellaneous
Item: RC2301 Farm House Mirror   --  Custom half round transom mirror. Solid pine construction. Rescued from a Southern New Jersey farm house circa 1878. Fully restored and custom mirror installed by our skilled crew. Great looking piece with a lot of history. Great wall hanging for a den or great room. Comes complete with wire hanger and backerboard. Ready to install.
Item: RC2145 Four Foot Round Mirror   --  Custom mirror built from 1950's era round window frame, measures a full four feet in diameter. Rescued from the Upsala College in East Orange, New Jersey where we were featured on Discovery Channels' Dirty Jobs. Glass removed and mirror cut here on sight by our skilled crew. Perfect large mirror for a great room or den.
Item: RC2274 Large Half Round Mirror   --  Beautiful late Victorian era half round transom window outfitted with brand new mirror by our skilled staff. The frames are sanded to bring out the patina, old glass painstakingly removed and new glass is cut and installed on site. The finished product is a gorgeous large mirror with a great look! Comes complete with wood backer board and wire hanger. Ready to hang in your home. Ask about our service for any window of your choosing in stock.
Item: RC2275 Gothic Church Mirror   --  Beautiful antique Gothic half round transom window outfitted with brand new mirror by our skilled staff. The frames are sanded to bring out the patina, old glass painstakingly removed and new glass is cut and installed on site. The finished product is a gorgeous mirror with a great aged look! Comes complete with wood backer board and wire hanger. Ready to hang in your home. Ask about our service for any window of your choosing in stock.
Item: RC1703 Copper Mirror   --  Its all in the patina! Great copper window salvaged from a turn of the century industrial building. We removed the old glass and put in a new mirror and it turned out fantastic. They're so cool our staff has been fighting over who will get the next one...but we have enought to go around. Don't miss out on these, the pictures don't do them any justice. Perfect for virtually any home.
Item: RC1600 Copper Water Scupper   --  Originally these pieces adorned the exterior of a central New Jersey hospital as gutter spouts, now given new life as stunning flower sconces. Gorgeous antique copper patina in good original condition. Perfect to hang anywhere in your home, with easy installation. Made to order. Sold as singles or in pairs. Overall look will vary since each piece is unique. Flowers not included, add your own to suit your taste.
Item: RC1534 Zinc Double Vanity   --  Great zinc bathroom vanity with double his and hers sinks constructed using recycled materials. Made custom with antique cast iron legs and a beautiful new zinc countertop, shelf, and backsplash. The sinks are brand new and are in excellent, never used condition. Vanity is very well made from recycled materials and will look great in any custom bathroom remodel.
Item: RC1536 Large Zinc Clock   --  Large decorative zinc clock made out of recycled materials. Very large and heavy clock that would make a perfect decorative piece in your home, and is sure to be the only one on the block. Made with steel clock hands and wooden Roman numerals over a zinc coated wooden core, all wrapped in a 2" heavy gauge steel flat stock perimeter. Complete with hanging wire for easy installation. Does not actually keep time.
Item: RC1039 Queen Anne Mirror   --  Brilliant hues of colored glass surround a large mirror in this stunning recycled work of art. Tints of glass may vary slightly.
Item: RC1043 Transom Mirror   --  These petite transoms have been converted into rustic mirrors. The patina of each transom has aged to its own unique crackle finish.
Item: RC1096 Stained Glass Mirror   --  This eye-catching piece was once a pocket door set with painted-over privacy glass. A little trimming, a few panes of colorful glass, and some mirrored inserts was all it took to convert an eyesore into a work of art. Crackle finish is the original patina.
Item: RC596 Stained Glass Mirror   --  Created from a salvaged Victorian entry door, this mirror is truly unique. Rather than sand and repaint the salvaged wood, the mirror's creators chose to allow the qualities of the original door to show through. This mirror is ready to hang in your home. *At our Asbury Park location*
Item: RC589 Recycled Bottle House   --  Looking for that perfectly quirky piece to adorn your garden? This is it! Recycled glass bottles set in a pink cement base catch and reflect sunlight. The salvaged wood and aluminum roof are removable. This piece can easily be converted into a birdhouse by drilling a few holes or raising the roof. The house measures 17x9, the roof 23x16.
Item: RC712 Wine Cork Trivet   --  These trivets are hand-made from recycled wine corks and lumber. Use them under hot plates or hang on your wall for decoration. Frames available in three stains: red mahogany, cherry, and pine.
Item: RC2 Vintage style chalkboard   --  "Vintage style" chalkboards made from recycled door panels. Come complete with eraser, chalk, and full care instructions.
Item: RC1782 Amish Tin Stars   --  Hand made stars made out of old barn tin. Great decorative pieces for wall hangings virtually anywhere in your home. Come in an assorment of colors including: red, white, blue, green, and yellow. Each and every star is unique! Take your pick...$28 each. Measurements are 14 1/2" high x 14 1/2" wide x 1 1/2" deep but will vary slightly. Comes complete with hanger on back for easy installation.
Item: RC2300 Spiderweb Transom Mirror   --  Spectacular large turn of the century spiderweb transom mirror. Vintage solid Pine decorative window painstakingly restored and custom mirror installed by our skilled crew. Truly a great wall hanging that makes a statement. Completely finished and ready to install with wire hanger, backerboard, the works. Another great addition to our popular line of custom mirrors.
Item: RC2165 Copper Mirror Frame   --  Antique copper wrapped window salvaged from Asbury Park, NJ The world famous casino pier- Designed by the arhcitects that designed Grand Central Station, NYC. We saved this from the wrecking ball for a new future use! Custom cut mirror installed on the premises by our skilled artisans. Perfect for virtually any home. Has original colored glass upper panels. Alittle bit of Asbury Park History- View the salvage job on our section "on the project"
 

Odd & Unusual
Item: RC2491 Steel Blue Marlin   --  The most coveted of all game fish is here...the mightly blue Marlin! Made of hammered steel with a hand painted finish, great looking weathered patina. Cool accent for a restaurant or pub, maybe even the garden...tons of possibilities. Sorry folks only one left so act fast!
Item: RC2657 Hardwood Boat Bookshelf   --  Super cool tropical hardwood bookshelf created using an old canoe, imported directly from India. Great look with a fabulous aged patina. Plenty of room for all your books and knick-knacks, complete with lower drawer. Sorry only two available and we have a strong feeling these babies are going to set sail fast...act now!!!!
 

Out Buildings
Item: RC233 Pine Outhouse   --  Late 1800s pine outhouse. Makes a great garden shed. Good overall condition. Put it in the garden or yard for a creative look.
 

Salvaged Wood
Item: RC298 Wood Molding Frames   --  These frames are crafted from old moldings salvaged from buildings and homes across the country. The average size measures as follows: outside dimensions: 20"x 17 1/4" inside opening size: 10 1/4"x 13 1/4" **Note--Sizes and colors vary. Please contact us for more information. Price does not include any mounting hardware.
Item: RC35 Bar/Counter/Work station   --  This is our custom made work station, made from all recycled materials including old doors, molding, and salvaged wood. Extra charge for pieces made to your specifications.
Item: RC1702 Rustic Bar   --  Great bar/counter/workstation made completely of salvaged materials. Sturdy professional construction using old solid wood doors, moldings, and trim. Not to mention a great barn wood top! Open back for adding the shelving that best suites your needs. Perfect for many uses at home or in the office.
Item: RC361 Farm Table   --  Custom farm table made from salvaged barn wood. Very well constructed with bread board edges and fully removable legs. Made of old pine barn siding from Pennsylvania farm communities. Each table is custom made, therefore the overall look will vary slightly. Custom tables available in 3-8 foot lengths. Priced at $100 per foot. Add $75 per table for turned wood legs (photographed). Table photographed is 6' long x 3' wide.
Item: RC362 Pine Bookcase   --  Custom pine bookcase made from salvaged barn wood. Perfect for almost anywhere in the house. Overall look may vary slightly from piece to piece. Made to order.
Item: RC363 Console Table   --  Custom console table made from salvaged barn wood. Very well built tables with two drawers in front for convenient storage. Slim design and ample width provide a perfect place to display your favorite treasures. Made to order. Overall look and finish vary slightly from piece to piece.
Item: RC2804 Custom Cedar Chest   --  Beautifully crafted Cedar lined chest / blanket box out of early 19th century doors and moldings. Complete with Victorian decorative steeple hinges and period brass pull. Great chippy paint look covered in a matte clear coat finish. Great furniture piece for the bedroom. Well constructed and heavy. Sure to last a lifetime and beyond.
Item: RC2495 Barn Wood Coffee Table   --  Custom coffee table made from reclaimed barn lumber. Great aged look with original cut nail holes and weathered patina. Nice traditional style perfect for virtually any style of home. Made of solid Southern Yellow Pine. Breadboard edges, pegged, the works...built to last. Contact us for availability, special order only.
 

Wrought Iron
Item: RC1687 Industrial Coffee Table   --  This great coffee table was constructed out of a 1900s factory bolt cart and a heavy rock maple workbench top. We brought the two elements toghether to create a special piece. Made of heavy steel construction and polished to a bright steel finish, then we add a heavy laquer finish. Portable with the rear wheels, this cart coffee table can be moved around a room when needed. The industrial revolution created items that would last the ages!
Item: RC557 Wrought Iron Console Table   --  Wrought iron console table constructed using salvaged materials. Custom made from a beautiful section of European wrought iron dating back to the late 1800s. Perfect for any top of your choosing, whether it be slate, marble or wood it's sure to look great in your home. Ample length and slender width make console tables perfect for almost any room in your home or office. Comes unpainted and is ready for the finish that suits you, or leave as is. Either way it looks great!
Item: RC558 Custom Iron Coffee Table   --  Custom coffee table made of the same great looking salvaged wrought iron as our console table. A perfect combination of old and new with sturdy American steel legs and scroll work with a vintage top salvaged from Europe. Great size for any living room or den. We recommend adding a thick piece of 3/8" glass on the top and you're ready to rock and roll. We love the natural look, but we leave the finish up to you. You can paint or clear coat yourself for the look you desire.
Item: RC559 Wrought Iron Coffee Table   --  Another one of our great wrought iron coffee tables made from recycled antique materials. Nice sturdy construction by our professional welders and craftsmen. Add a great looking coffee table to your home or office. Comes unpainted.
Item: RC72 Iron Bank Grate Coffee Table   --  We can create individual and customized pieces from our large inventory of salvaged treasures that reflect the personality and originality of the home owner. Let your imagination run wild with our beautiful recycled creations.
Item: RC2352 Custom Console Table   --  Custom console table in steel with a great period decorative half round grate at center. Natural finish. Paint or leave as-is. Perfect for both interior and exterior applications. Contact us about our custom tables built to your specifications. Thousands of vintage pieces of iron in stock to choose from.



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