Refurbished desks, chairs and home accessories are finding new life thanks to Lazy Dog Antiquities, an antique store that opened in June just off Hope Street in Providence.
The store is filled with items found and repurposed by Karen Amann and her partners, Kathy and Patty Patterson.
Amann chose the location, at 247 Rochambeau Ave., after moving to Providence and noticing the big windows, the 1920s feel of the building and the location near Hope Street. The shop has a variety of antiques and painted furniture, including mirrors, dressers, tables and dining sets. Decor includes vintage china, mid-century items such as lamps, and dishes and vases.
In the COVID-19 pandemic, early on, people snapped up work desks and items for the garden, Amann said. Now, buffets and credenzas are the hot items. “We weren’t really sure what to expect,” she said of her first few months.
She finds the furniture in yard sales, online auctions and on Facebook Marketplace, making her selections primarily based on the condition of the furniture. The mix of products offered for sale tends to be toward the low end on prices.
“We price things to move,” Amann said.
Mary MacDonald is a PBN staff writer. Contact her at Macdonald@PBN.com.
