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| - Smash specializes in reclaimed antiques and furniture. It's located in the Junction, and I was impressed by its size. It's like a hangar in here! It's long and wide and airy, and there are eye-catching pieces everywhere you look. They stock a variety of tables and desks, steel cabinets, luggage, unique signage, lighting, and all manner of stools and chairs. Contrary to my expectations the prices here were surprisingly down to earth. I found a solid wood Girl Scouts' activity table that cost less than an Alve desk at Ikea. And it's at least five times as cool.
I need to talk about their posters. They have one- or two-color acrylic screen prints that looked to be 20"x30". I saw a print of butcher tools, a side of beef, a map of Canada circa 1735, and so forth. Really swell designs, and they were only $40 each.
If I lived in a big empty loft (and had a big full bank account) I'd love the chance to pick this place clean. Until then, it will have to suffice to breathe in the sheer coolness of this shop.
Obligatory Title Pun: Hulk antique SMASH!
Menu Readability: They have a screen print of the entire Helvetica typeface. Need I say more?
Need to mention: Need a school gym bench? $425.
What this place teaches me about myself: I'm going to need a bigger apartment.
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