About Us

Located in an old apple cold storage warehouse, Nelson Storage began in 2006 as a large, empty warehouse in the wide open expanses of rural Nelson County. The truism that "stuff" expands to fill the available space has been proven tenfold in the 25,000 square feet that are now bursting with the rescued detritus from construction sites, destruction sites, auctions, and landfull-destined piles. The owners of Nelson Storage LLC have spent 20-odd years reclaiming modern and antique architectural pieces, with an eye to the unique and unexpected, both commercial and household: architectural salvage doors, household items, mantels, sinks, windows, tile, and much more.

It is very important to us to do everything we can to minimize the waste stream, whether that means recycling, reuse, or repurposing what some might consider trash into beautiful furniture. The architectural and industrial pieces we find are beautiful in their own right, but we enjoy turning them into functional pieces.

I freely admit that when my husband saw great beauty in the Lineberry carts and Nutting carts used in furniture factories across the country, I suggested he have his eyesight checked. He saw coffee tables, garden ornaments, and historic architectural detail. I saw heavy, dirty, broken-down carts that took up tons of useful space. When he restored them into breathtaking works of art, I demurred. When, a year later, Restoration Hardware began offering them for over $1,000, I had to eat my words. I hope that you find as much beauty in them as we do, and I hope that you enjoy looking at our gallery of artifacts, which are quickly disappearing from our everyday lives. Add a little history to your life soon.

We have rooms full of architectural salvage, industrial salvage, and antique items that are unique and beautiful. We have stacks of reclaimed lumber, fireplace surrounds, mantels, bathroom hardware, office furniture, including antique desks, and so much more to discover.  Just contact us to schedule an appointment to find the perfect piece for your space.

We have been growing and expanding with the passing years. Our warehouse now offers office space with high-speed internet, and is home to the antiquarian bookstore Buteo Books, specializing in Natural History books. We are also home to Nelson Recycling, which collects and bales paper, cardboard, steel, aluminum, and plastic. Contact us to set up an appointment to visit, because every day is exciting here!

-Bulk purchase inquiries are welcome-

Read about The Old Cold Storage in the Press