Ricca's Architectural Sales

I don't have a historic house, but I came to look for some historic details I could add to my house and found some cool old mailboxes, fence post toppers, cornices, doors, doorknobs, stained glass windows, etc. If you're interested in architecture and design, it's fun just to browse. The place is huge, and the employees are very helpful.

I stopped in to pick up a piece of New Orleans history to take back to Texas. I've always found that non-traditional souvenirs are much better talking points and hold way more sentimental value than the traditional Tchotchkes or abundance of available magnets.

Although I didn't find that one special piece which was small enough to safely throw in my luggage, I saw an enormous amount of pieces I would have loved to own.

The sheer amount of old doors is almost overwhelming; almost every period is available for sale, in a multitude of eye-catching colors, sizes, and designs. Street lamps, wrought iron pieces, tin ceiling tiles, and indoor hardware are all there!

If you're a history buff, love old architecture, or just like to browse, this place should be on your list of things to do while in "The Big Easy."

If you want vintage lighting or an exterior door or an archway, they have the most stock I have ever seen in New Orleans. Very nice!

Prices are retail. No bargains to be had here. But definitely worth the visit.

12 years later... guess I'll re-review. I got an FtR for this business in 2009 and I'm still going back.

If you need architectural salvage this is a must stop. And you may need to return on several occasions to get just what you need. I've purchased a window, hardware, trim and a cabinet from Ricca's over the years. When I bought my house I was probably over there monthly.

It can sometimes be a challenge to find someone to assist you but the folks who work there really really know their stuff.

Be careful as you wander the back of the store and handle doors/shutters/windows what not. My recommendation for closed toe shoes still stand. And it's mostly a warehouse so don't expect A/C... or heat if it ever stops being hot.

So, a little background for reference. My brother, sister, and I are born and raised in NO. We are all in our 60s. So, we are not meth head thieves. We went there to "shop", and at the end of our tour, we passed the office where evidently the same rude woman in all the other 1 star ads, loudly stated, " we aren't buying anything".. Like maybe we were the neighborhood bums she usually buys from....In my best New Orleans comeback, I said, " well that's a good thing, because we arent selling anything". They got cool stuff if you can get past rude behavior

Good Product. Horrible Customer Service. The first time we went, I just thought they were having a bad day. However after the encounter we had today, this must be their standard, rude customer service.
Before heading to their location we verified, that they would be open until 5, by doing a search. However, when we arrived at 3:50, we were greeted with Hi you can't come in we are closing at 4 and the lights have been turned out. Since we were exchanging an item we informed the woman in charge to which she turned and proceeded to tell the next group of customers that they were closed and then she asked another group to move out of the way so she could turn out the lights. It is very evident that our business as well as the other groups of people is not of interest, even though we had traveled almost 3 hours to get here. After stating so and showing her that the closing time was 5 in our search, she told me that it was on the website and Yelp, which it is, but shouldn't you update the place where the majority of your customers would look?

We own a business, and as much as our product is important, even more so is the attitude and care that we offer our customers! Even turning off the lights 10 minutes before your "supposed "closing time, shows lack of respect! If this so called rudeness is the norm at this business, then at least do an update on your hours, so that if I want to be abused, I will know what time to show up!

No one bothered to actually speak to me to help in any way. I had items IN MY HAND and money in my pocket. Greeted others who came in after me. Couldn't have missed me in my bright green shirt. I have had enough of rude. Items on the counter, Uber called.

They have a lot of cool stuff if you can catch them when they're willing to sell things to you. Twice we tried to buy a new lock for our old door. Twice we showed up during business hours, and twice they said they had already closed for the day and wouldn't let us in. We took our business to The Bank Antiques, and we found the same product for a third of the price!

Amazing treasures here! We bought a beautiful stained glass transom window for our historic home in Florida. There were so many choices and the staff were extremely helpful.

Great selection of antiques. Full service architectural salvage shop that can strip, mill, and modify salvage. Family owned and the owner is straight forward and to the point with negotiations.