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This morning, I stopped by Cleveland Art's 7,000 square foot showroom, across from the Barker Block in Downtown, to pick up a couple pieces for the shop. Raan (Apolis) recommended the place to me the other week and I was immediately blown away by the artistry in the myriad pieces as well as the thoughtful appointment of the vast interior space. While most other "antiques" purveyors merely clean up found objects, the guys at Cleveland Art breath new life into industrial & architectural salvage creating entirely new and different design. If you go there, look for Jeff and tell him Brian (Milkmade) sent you.

Cleveland Art was founded in 1994 by Jason Wein. While working at the family salvage yard as a young man he saw the potential of industrial machinery and surplus being repurposed and recycled as functional design for the home, office and retail setting. For well over a decade now, Cleveland Art has been at the forefront of vintage and recycled industrial design.

In keeping with this tradition, Cleveland Art also uses steel, wood, and glass to manufacture selected lines of furniture, lighting, and retail display for clients throughout the United States and abroad. These clients include architects, interior designers, hotels, restaurants and retail stores. The simple design of each piece coexists seamlessly with modern and traditional décor.