The Carriage House Meets Haroldynne Rannels of Olde Good Things

Meet Haroldynne Rannels. A long-time business owner in Chelsea, Haroldynne, co-owner and manager of Olde Good Things, has an eye for beauty and a knack for uncovering treasures even in the unlikeliest of places. It seems quite fitting that Haroldynne, who breathes life into unwanted objects and materials, has been front and center of this neighborhood’s own incredible transformation.

Interview with Haroldynne Rannels

Co-owner/Manager Olde Good Things

124 West 24th St. (between 6th and 7th Avenues)

Tell me about yourself and Olde Good Things.

I’m Haroldynne Rannels, co-owner/manager at Olde Good Things. We buy and sell architectural and altered antiques. The store has been open for about 15 years.

What are some of the items you sell?

Marble mantles, stain glass, chandeliers, lamps, statues, hardware and windows. We also make things with salvaged items such as tables with reclaimed wood, or mirrors with our ceiling panels.

How do you usually find your pieces?

People come to us, but most often, we buy and sell to antique dealers. We also do our own salvaging and often work with demolition companies. And we travel quite far, actually. We’ve been to Texas, Tennessee, Massachusetts, Ohio, Canada… all over.

What are some exceptional pieces you’ve come across?

We got marble mantels from the Plaza Hotel a few years ago, when they were renovating. We received all the windows from the Flat Iron building, as well as from Cooper Union. Right now, we have stained glass windows from the American Airlines Terminal at JFK.

How many locations do you have?

We have two other locations in New York: 5 East 16th Street (Union Square) and 450 Columbus Avenue on the West Side. We also do wholesale. In addition, we have a truck –which looks like a circus truck –with all sorts of antiques on display. We have someone driving the truck all over the city, which also helps advertise the business. Our warehouse in Scranton is also open to the public.

What kind of space was this before becoming Olde Good Things?

It used to be a warehouse space, a real disaster when we first got it. We tore out the walls; and the skylights were sealed, so we opened them up. We also added another floor.

What is your favorite café/ restaurant/ after work place in the area?

I get my black coffee every morning from Corner Café (on 24th Street and 6th Avenue.) I love Italian food, so Bella Napoli (on 7th Avenue and 25th Street) is great! I often get the Chicken Margherita.

What was the area like 15 years ago?

It’s changed tremendously in the past 10 years. It used to be mostly manufacturing companies. Slowly but surely, it’s evolving. Now there are boutiques, Whole Foods across the street… and great condominium buildings!

For more information on Carriage House or to set up a site visit, please feel free to contact me at JTurken@warburgrealty.com, call 212.24 House (4-6873) or visit the website at www.Carriagehouse24.com

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