In the market for an 1850s barn door? Unique wall sconces? A couple of tiles, even? You name it, and Second Chance has it.
The new non-profit business has just opened its third Baltimore warehouse of architectural antiques and salvaged items.
From chandeliers to stained glass to wood mantles to a terra- cotta facade, Second Chance is the place to find unusual, vintage pieces from old buildings.
Executive director Mark Foster explains that he works with demolition contractors to rescue not only building materials such as wood, metal, plaster, stone and marble, but also antique knickknacks.
“We deal with $5 doorknobs up to $20,000 sky lights,” says Foster. Each item states a price, determined by the market.
But with some items, customers may make reasonable offers.
The items fill up three warehouses — that’s 60,000 square feet – – at 1645 Warner St. and 1400 Warner St., just south of M&T Bank Stadium.