Oley Valley Architectural Antiques

I agree with previous reviewer– overpriced and dismissive staff. Way too crowded. BUT their stuff is so beautiful. So I don’t agree with another reviewer who was limited in appreciating gothic style. Yes, the pieces are often ornate. Yes, they are gothic. Yes, they are victorian. Yes, they are often huge! But also, they are stunningly beautiful. Even if you do not care for the styles of pieces in this store, the quality is typically high & the craftsmanship is worth seeing. To me, the pieces are omg amazing. You won’t find is stuff elsewhere. However, you probably won’t buy it here because of the high high prices and poorly-​mannered staff. I love to visit this place regardless and just look at things I would expect to see in a museum. One time I asked the rude person who worked there if many customers actually buy their stock (because every time I’ve gone in, the same stuff is still there). The reply was a lot of movie sets purchase their items. So there you go. Regardless of anything else, their things are stunning. I’ve never ever been to any other store with stuff like this place.

5 stars for the selection of items. Beautiful, hand made quality that just are’t made any more. From what I say, they are the place to get a Gothic, Victorian, or gilded age mantle, bar, or stained glass window. Some of the church salvage would make for a great conversation pieces.
3 stars for the prices. I saw nothing in the store less than $ 1995. I expect to pay for quality, rarity, etc. Several of the items were in rougher condition than they should have been for the price.
0 stars for the store/​warehouse. Way too crowded. It’s almost impossible to see everything. In fact, it’s almost impossible to navigate through the pieces. If you are in a wheelchair, use a walker, or have a stroller, don’t bother. You won’t be able to get past the front door.
0 stars for the service. The woman at the counter was down right rude. We were looking for Gothic or Victorian carved wall shelves and a mantle. When she did ask if she could help us find something, she didn’t look up from her computer. When my husband said we were looking for a shelf, she responded, «We only have one and you are probably looking for something more primitive than what we have.» Throughout the store are pictures of famous customers and movies in which their items have appeared. Perhaps if I had a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the sales clerk would not have dismissed us so rudely.

I’ve been shopping at Oley Valley Architectural Antiques Ltd for 25 years. They specialize in antiques from the 1880’s — early 1900’s. The selection and quality is excellent! My house has a mantle, stained glass and wall unit which I love. The owner is very pleasant and accomadating. I have been extremely happy with every visit and purchase. I highly recommend Oley Valley Architectural Antiques!!!