When we lived in our old house, we bought some of our favorite things from a gem of a store in Chattanooga called Southeastern Salvage. Our old tv console was a Southeastern Salvage item…as was our antique’s ships wheel. Every time we visit family and friends we go and stroll around inside pretending that we could afford it all and fill our house with goodies. I get so excited to share little shopping adventures with you…this is one of those times…except it isn’t like Goodwill where the prices are rock-bottom. Southeastern Salvage has manageable prices but I like to think that their items are above average. Think Restoration Hardware goods at clearance outlet prices.
Jeremy and I are dreaming of the day when we buy more leather. I need more hide in my life. These spectacular leather chairs came in at $988 which is no small chunk of change but they look like they will last a lifetime.
I was drawn to the industrial furniture like this island/cart. At $500 it doesn’t come off as cheap but you would be hardpressed to DIY this sucker.
Another wheeled option would be this two-tier cart. Perfect for extra storage and would clean up in a snap!
Oh and the tables! The tables are our absolute favorite. Every now and again they will have a new shipment and we lay down our upper halves on each one. I’m not kidding.
I love love love this chunky legged table – it was marked down to $1200 but the Restoration Hardware version was over $2K so it is definitely a savings if this was the look you loved.
This time I was crazy about this one. It has no seams on the top which is AMAZING for eliminating those crumbs that get stuck in the cracks of wood tables and it was just rustic enough to speak to the country girl in me. Plus it was the perfect matte gray brown…
I loved this tall bar height table with metal legs but I just don’t have a spot for it. The price was $400 which I think is fair.
I was also obsessed with these chairs. If they had a set of six I would have carried them home on my back.
Jer and I also considered these gray chairs for the dining room…I love the straight legs and the perfect sloping arms.
There was also matching settee…which would look amazing at the end of a bed…(I drooled all over that tufted ottoman too!)
And the matching bed with tufted headboard. So swanky 🙂
The store also carries a bunch of different stuff…like these colorful and intricate console tables…
and a variety of mirrors like this little stacked crosscut wood one (which I think would be amazing to DIY!)…
and this driftwood one that was so huge they didn’t have a spot to hang it.
One of my favorites was this round framed one. Even more than the mirror I love the reflection. Apparently Weston just smiles at anyone passing by…
We like to walk the entire store…including the art aisles…these $29 frames were about three feet high which is a decent deal if you like the art because it comes ready to hang.
And these ship prints in the warm wood frames were my jam. It took everything in me not to take two home…
The variety extended beyond butterflies…
to fish…and chalkboard frames. The big ones were only $39 which is about how much all the materials would cost you.
Or maybe masks are your thing? Well, you and Jim Carey could find one here…
We explored the vast number of rugs….(which something to note…if you see a good deal for something you love…buy it now! Last time I was there I was thisclose to buying a cowhide rug for under $100 and now they are back up to $189 and didn’t have the color I liked…so lesson learned!)
This visit they had a bunch of options…
these runners were colorful and under $100…
And these oversized runners were a rare find…I loved the worn bits. Most just said Turkish rugs…so it definitely required some digging.
In the lighting section, we looked for something to go in Weston’s future room…no luck this time but I wouldn’t be surprised if next time was the winner.
I loved this one for over a kitchen peninsula…
Jeremy liked this barrel inspired version…
This one was close to coming home with us…but we had limited room so I decided to pass.
Over near the lighting they had a bunch of natural wood furniture…I especially liked this stump coffee table. Soo textural and cool. Definitely a one-of-a-kind piece.
I didn’t snap a lot of the outdoor furniture (probably because we aren’t looking since we got a bunch of outdoor stuff last year!) but this hanging egg chair was too cool to not photograph.
If I could get married all over again, I would fill the forest with these lanterns and then walk down my foggy pinestraw lined aisle to my boyfriend. It would be amazing.
Southeastern Salvage also has a bunch of random stuff…like hardware, petrified stone sinks, doors, tile and carpet.
And onyx eggs. I regret not grabbing a couple. I don’t know why but I want some. My mom has some of these. It must be in my blood.
The boys both fell asleep in the stroller and buggy respectively….so we had plenty of time to discuss whether we really wanted to splurge on a table.
This one is the one in question….the solid top one that could fit eight.
In the end, Jeremy said that even though it would be possible to build, it’s not probable that he would have the time to do another table (he built the gigantic outdoor one and I think Jer thrives on variety)…
We also got this pillow cover and a ceiling medallion for a little craft project I have planned. Oh and Jeremy found a car mat. It was random. But useful.
So that was our little shopping adventure….what have yall been buying lately? Any dining room tables or ethnic masks or industrial stuff?
Ah! So excited that I guessed SES. It is the absolute coolest place to pick up furniture in Chattanooga! I love it there and have a few pieces scattered throughout my home. My hubs and I also walk around and discuss how we could outfit our entire house in that place without ever having anything feel “too matchy.”
If I had seen you there, I would’ve hidden. It would’ve felt like stalking a celebrity. 😉
looks like you got a few good deals. I would be drooling in that place too!
I love virtual shopping! Next time we will strap a camera to your head and do a live feed and you’ll buy me goods and keep them until haven. Then ill come over and lay on your pretty new table. Mmmkay?
I bet sherry is eyeing that egg chair too…
Oh, my… in the last unloading picture… is that your view? If it is, I don’t think I’ve ever seen that view of your view. Lovely.
Drool, what an amazing place! I could definitely spend too much time (and money) there!
I live 25 minutes from Chattanooga and just made my first trip to Southeastern Salvage 2 weeks ago – I feel like I have been missing out! We didn’t buy anything, but I am already excited to go back again. Fun to see it from someone else’s perspective!
Oooooooooooooooo, I love your new table! Great find!
I love Se-Salvage! A great buy on the table. A thing of beauty it is.
Love the lights, too! They always have a great inventory of
just about everything.
I’m in GA. too but only about 20-mins away. I stop about
everytime we go to Chattanooga. Even if I don’t buy a thing, I
love to window shop.
Jake’s a Girl
Why do I not live by you?!?! I want to go there.
I love the table that you ended up with…the color and everything. Just an FYI – if you want to make a smooth top table in the future, a door without any pre-drillings is the perfect length, width, and thickness. My husband made us one, I loved it so much. We recently had to get rid of it to fit 2 high chairs into our dining room, but know that he is planning on making another one in the future.
Wow that place is amazing.. so much awesome stuff! I’m so glad you guys got that table, it is just gorgeous! I am seriously crushing on huge wood tables like that with slipcovered/fabric chairs lately…Such a cozy, casual look.
That’s my father in laws place and yes…it is quite the view. The table is at his house because we didnt have a truck to haul it back with so he’s storing it for us 🙂
xo – kb
Haha..I hope not! I would much rather people say hi!!!
xo – kb
That table is a beaut!
I love that table you picked out! I can’t wait to see what chairs you pair it with.
I love SouthEastern Salvage and that table! They have SE Salvage in Nashville that I often frequent. I’ll have to check out the one in Chattanooga sometime!
Wowsers! What a wonderland! I live places like that – with such unique pieces that you don’t find in the mainstream. Looooove the huge tufted ottoman! Thanks for sharing!
There was a Southeastern Salvage in Nashville when we lived there- perhaps they’re a regional chain?- and it was likewise AMAZING! When HGTV’s Design Star was filmed in Nashville, they went there!! I thought it was a special Nashville thing but I guess not. 🙂 (We’re in the Atlanta suburbs now but apparently I still have lots of exclamation point love for Nashville.)
FUN!!! Our latest purchase was a STEAL! We just bought a vintage cast-iron pedestal bathtub (on craigslist). I could write a song about it. I told my husband that instead of storing it in the shed until we are ready to use it I would rather we put it in our bedroom so I can just sleep in it.
I could go on and on – so I will just say : I’m looking forward to seeing your table in its new habitat!
This place looks awesome. I just googled it they have a website and multiple locations. I can’t wait to go to the one near me!
That place looks amaaaaazing! Super jealous we don’t have one of those out here in TX. We did just get our first dining table (after 5 years of borrowing tables/using old desks as tables) from Target. $130 plus free shipping! It’s the exact style I wanted, but it’s slightly smaller and the top isn’t solid wood. We figure this will last us during the destructive toddler stage (I thought only boys went through that- wow, was I wrong!) and it still looks really good so we’re ok with it. I LOVE the table you got! And that view is fab.
Ooh I love those onyx eggs – particularly the one in the middle back that looks map-like. I also loved the tree stump coffee table! So unique! Great place, I’ll have to check it out one day!
A) I can’t wait to see that table in your dining room. Woooow it is stunning! B) I would be broke if I went to that store. Oh my heavens there are so many nice things! 🙂
GAH! I am equal parts thrilled that you love this place too and fearful that everyone now knows about my favorite shopping secret.
Everyone, back away from the South Eastern Salvage. It’s bad –
Really.
I swear.
Love the new table!
Robin
We have a Southeaster Salvage here in Birmingham and my husband and I always enjoy looking around. It’s a great place to find a good solid wood piece of furniture plus lots of other random things.
I must go to this store. Greenville SC is not THAT far from TN 🙂
Oh my gosh, that table! It is gorgeous. Can’t wait to see how it looks in your house!
I NEED a place like that! My husband & I wouldn’t know what to do with ourselves in there. We would also be laying our top halves across those tables & probably whole bodies on chairs & beds & rugs! Looks like we need to make a trip to Chattanooga!
Katie- Have you been to the Lakewood 400 Flea Market in Cumming? I was there the other weekend and they have tons of great stuff. I think you would love it!
My daughter and I were just talking about southeast salvage the other day. We now live in NE TN and there are no stores in this area that even compare. I think that store would be worth the 3 1/2 hr drive over and over again to redo a house. Love it!
I live in Chattanooga and work right around the corner from Southeastern Salvage! I LOVE that place! There is always something new and interesting. I love that your in-laws are here because it’s so fun to read posts about Chattanooga where I recognize pictures/places. Ya’ll should move up here! I just know we’d be the best of friends! 🙂
This reminds of a place called Nadeau that is AMAZING. They have a few locations and I think they have one close to you. Its exactly as you described- Restoration Hardware-esk outlet store. With a slightly more Indonesian vibe. I lived in Chicago when I found it and have been begging them to put in a location in Boston ever since. You NEED to check it out. Everything is solid wood- no particle board or cheap construction.
http://www.furniturewithasoul.com/
Love those kinds of places!!
This place looks like a dream!
So many awesome finds!
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What a great store! I wish we had someplace like it nearby to go browse. Or maybe we do…I just don’t know what to google, LOL.
The table you chose is so great! I can’t wait to see how it looks in your dining room.
Gorgeous table! It looks like something out of RH or Ballards Design! btw, I LOVE your shopping posts. Please do more! You have such a great eye 🙂 I too live in the ATL suburbs…do you know of any furniture places like SS but in our area?
Oh la la! I can’t wait to see that baby in the dining room!
That store looks crazy impressive. I need to find one like it by me 🙂
Such a beauty! Can’t wait to see it in the dining room. What an awesome store…..I wonder how many thousands of miles away I am 🙁
That table is so great! What a cool store. Now I’m off to google map Iowa to Tennessee. And then I’ll probably cry for a little while. 🙂
What an amazing place! Our dining table is on it’s last legs (literally). I have a wonderful (but hard on furniture) 6 year old and now a 3 year old. The table was an antique from my grandmother when I got it years ago. Let’s say it’s been “well loved”. Now it is so wobbly that when my son leans on it I swear it will just crash to the floor.
I love, love, love those rustic chunky tables. I am working hard to convince my hubby to build the Ana-White one…I must keep trying!!
Love, love the table!! You really need to check out Real Deals in Jefferson! Its huge and looks like the same idea as that store.. and closer for you!!
So, hey Katie! Your precious father-in-law just so happens to be my pastor at PBC and I thought I would finally stop by and introduce myself! This seems like the perfect opportunity seeing as how 1. My husband and I also love SES and got a ton of stuff there when we flipped our house in Hixson last year (hardwood floors, kitchen cabinets, bathroom mirrors, paintings and more!) 2. I actually was given a sneak peek at your new table while we were over at the Bowers’ house last weekend helping him move his new garden bed. It’s beautiful- good choice!
Anyway, he provides plenty of advertising for your blog, so you can rest assured that he is sending traffic your way. 🙂 Nice to “meet” you!!
LOVE SE Salvage! We were there yesterday, and my hubs and I drooled over some of the same tables as you guys. Wish I would’ve bumped into you there!
Aww thanks Dana! He is a doll…although I am sure he would prefer me to call him something more masculine…like a warrior 🙂
xo – kb
I CAN NOT WAIT TO CHECK IT OUT!
xo – kb
Fans were saying that there is a great place called Real Deals in Jefferson GA. I can not wait to turn it out 🙂
xo – kb
Nope but I would love to go someday!
xo – kb
OOoh nice suggestion!
xo – kb
COOL!
xo – kb
Wahooo! That table is so gorgeous!! <3 Can't wait to see it in your home!
xo,
Jen
That place looks amazing!!
Have you ever been to Real Deals in Jefferson, GA? It reminds me of that place and has some amazing (fairy discounted) furniture.
Can’t wait to see that table in the room!
I love the pic with the runners … the “oversized” in the text didn’t really register, so I was scrolling down thinking “Runners … ok … uh huh … uh huh … HOLY CRAP THERE’S A HUMAN FOR COMPARISON!” 😀
And now I really want some huge rugs.
And I just saw the previous comment about real deals :p It really is amazing!
That place looks awesome!!
Would you happen to know who makes that pillow cover? I’ve been looking for something similar forever!
Thanks!
I live in MICHIGAN but I’m ready to head down south and find myself this place. Talk about amazing!
I. Must. See. New. Dining. Room. No more suspense 😉
It was such a surprise to feel like I ‘know’ someone on MyPublisher’s photobook page. There is a cute sample of a family picture of the Bowers! Wasn’t sure if you’ve seen 🙂
That place looks like a cavern of unique furniture just waiting to be taken home! I really liked the mirrors, egg chair (obvi) and the stumpy coffee table. Natural elements make a home feel so cozy. The table you chose is so pretty too. Lots of family dinners to be had!
Hey Katie!
This store looks amazing! Looks like there’s one in Knoxville where my in-laws reside. Any insight on their window coverings? I need lots of them and am wondering if I should hold out til our next visit?
Can’t wait to see what you do with Weston’s room!!!!!
I haven’t seen anything that impressed me to the degree that I thought ‘oh that’s awesome!”. I think I did have that reaction at some of their curtain hardware but not the drapes themselves. But then again…each store gets different shipments.
xo – kb
I have no idea! Sorry!
xo – kb
This place looks too fun! I can’t wait to see that table in action. Love the place mats too!
The hubby and I are both from close to Chatt-town, so we swing by Southeastern Salvage any time we can. It’s such an awesome place to dream in. I always find something I’d like to take home with me, but unluckily (or perhaps luckily) we usually don’t have much room in our car on the way home so that keeps our purchases to a minimum.
Can’t wait to see your new table once you get it settled!