RENEW Period Lighting & Decorative Arts

The former Vancouver Architectural Antiques, a fixture on Main Street for two decades, was reborn and rebranded earlier this year with a «renewed» focus on restoring early nineteenth and twentieth century lighting pieces, antique décor, and various architectural elements in their new location. Reopening as Renew Period Lighting & Decorative Arts (aka «Renew Gallery»), the refreshed business is very much in the same mould of its predecessor also from renowned antique expert Eric Cohen.
Renew features an extensive and eclectic collection of period lighting and fine antique pieces from all over the world in a more viewing friendly setting and atmosphere. Gone is the retail feel with its relaunch as a formal gallery and wholesaler on a bigger digital scale.
The gallery appeals to all sorts of designers, builders, and architects looking for the right pieces including set decorators for Hollywood productions filmed in town. In the back, Renew features a dedicated space for carefully restoring and maintaining many of its complex artifacts to their former glory.
The gallery has brought a contemporary twist to its antique business as it adapts to technology and the digital marketplace. It’s a beautiful space filled with storied antiques and all sorts of collectables in great shape. It’s aiming to be a new and old treasure in the city.

Solid 3.75 stars.
Located in industrial area, was shopping on behalf of a client for vintage chandeliers and boy, talk about sticker shock LOL.
$ 10,000.
But worth it if you are designing a new restaurant in Yaletown or Gastown.
great, knowledgeable service.
They also offer movie rentals too.
Nice showroom, looks like an art gallery.

Eric and Louisa did a fantastic job helping us find the perfect fixtures for our home. Their gallery is stunning, and their product is not cheap but you won’t find the same level of quality anywhere else if you care about design. Would highly recommend.

I have had the pleasure of working with and getting to know the wonderful staff here for the better half of the last year. It is truly a wonderful place to work and visit, not to mention they have the most exceptional selection of antique lights I have seen in North America. This team is full of antiques enthusiasts, an extremely passionate and knowledgeable restorer, and the most personable staff in the business. I highly recommend dropping in!

In the business for over three decades, Eric Cohen of Renew is an industry leader. If you’re looking for legitimate, high-​end pieces for your home, this place is it. I was worried about shipping for my chandelier, but they made it pretty easy to work with my contractors regarding timing and installation. Thanks Eric and Louisa!