Business Details
Sustainable Reclaimed Wood Products for Flooring & Furniture
At Longwood Antique Woods, we have dedicated ourselves to preserving American architectural history while promoting environmental sustainability. For over 25 years, our team of skilled craftsmen has meticulously reclaimed antique wood from historic barns, warehouses, and cabins across Kentucky's Bluegrass region. Our process involves carefully disassembling structures slated for destruction, researching each building's unique history, and restoring salvaged materials to create distinctive flooring, beams, furniture, and more. We specialize in repurposing hardwoods like oak, beech, and poplar, ensuring each product retains its original character while meeting modern needs.Our commitment to quality craftsmanship and sustainable practices has made us a trusted partner for architects and designers seeking eco-friendly materials with historical significance. By avoiding new timber harvesting, we help clients achieve green building certifications while preserving America's architectural legacy. Our expertise extends to sourcing wood from notable structures, including War Admiral's barn and Papa Shepard's cabin, offering clients a tangible connection to history. Every piece we produce tells a story, combining environmental responsibility with timeless beauty to create spaces that honor the past while serving the future.
Services
Flooring
Wallboard
Furniture
Doors
Beams & Mantels
Highlights and features
- We specialize in salvaging wood from historic Kentucky structures with documented provenance
- Our 25+ years of experience ensures expert restoration of antique materials
- We offer FSC-certified reclaimed wood for green building projects
- Each product maintains original character marks and historical authenticity
- Our team conducts thorough historical research on every salvaged structure
Services
Reclaimed Flooring
Handcrafted flooring from salvaged barns and warehouses. Each plank retains original character marks like nail holes and saw marks. Available in oak, beech, and poplar varieties with unique patinas. Custom milling ensures perfect fit for any space while maintaining historical authenticity.
Structural Beams
Reclaimed beams from historic barns and warehouses. Carefully restored to preserve original wood character while meeting modern structural requirements. Ideal for exposed ceiling beams and architectural accents that showcase historical craftsmanship.
Furniture Production
Handcrafted furniture using reclaimed wood with documented provenance. Each piece combines historical authenticity with functional design. Available in various styles showcasing original wood characteristics like weathered surfaces and natural patinas.
Wall Paneling
Historic wallboard materials reclaimed from Kentucky structures. Preserved with original surface characteristics including weathering marks and paint traces. Perfect for creating authentic accent walls and historical restoration projects requiring period-accurate materials.
Historical Research
Comprehensive documentation of each salvaged structure's history. Our team researches building origins, previous owners, and historical significance. This information accompanies materials to provide clients with verifiable historical context for their architectural projects.
Questions
What types of wood do you offer?
We specialize in reclaimed oak, beech, poplar, and pine from historic Kentucky structures.
Are your materials sustainably sourced?
Yes, we repurpose wood from buildings slated for demolition, avoiding new timber harvesting.
Can I verify a wood's historical origin?
We document each structure's history and provide provenance details with our materials.
Do you offer custom milling services?
Yes, we custom mill wood to order while preserving original character marks.
What building certifications do your products support?
Our reclaimed wood contributes to LEED and other green building certification requirements.
Reviews (3)
Lesme Romero
Dec 12, 2019
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We bough reclaimed wood from these guys! Great customer service and delivered the product on time for our project! Awesome company to partner with. Our outdoor patio turned out just perfect! They have an amazing selection of wood and they can be very creative when it comes to designing and crafting wood! We're glad to have them in town!
Susie Raydon Psimer
Jun 04, 2014
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Great customer service topped only by their craftsmanship! I plan on being a repeat customer for years!
Anne McCullough
Sep 20, 2013
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If you want the best of the best unique wood flooring, fine custom made wood furnishings & doors for your home or place of business, this is the place to go. I highly recommend it.
