Antique brick pavers offer a combination of durability, history, and character. Originally manufactured to withstand the demands of street and sidewalk traffic, as well as harsh weather, these solid clay bricks have already proven their strength through decades of service. Their rich colors, worn surfaces, and subtle variations create outdoor spaces with an authenticity that newly manufactured pavers simply cannot replicate.
Our reclaimed brick pavers are carefully salvaged from all over the country and prepared for a new generation of landscape projects. Whether used for patios, walkways, garden paths, courtyards, or driveways, these historic paving bricks provide a warm, inviting foundation that celebrates both craftsmanship and the enduring beauty of reclaimed materials.
Antique brick pavers differ from Face bricks in several ways:
• Antique brick pavers are harvested from streets and sidewalks, while building bricks come from the facing of mills, factories and other old structures.
• Antique brick pavers are very dense and durable, while building bricks are lighter and more porous.
• Antique Brick pavers were built to withstand heavy traffic and harsh climates, while building bricks used in the ground would likely fail under similar cirmcumstances
Reclaimed from historic streets, parks, and districts throughout the Northeast, our American granite cobbles were originally chosen for their durability and resistance to wear. Their color, size, and finish reflect how they were used—handling carriage traffic, horse paths, and early roads. Today, they offer a rugged authenticity ideal for driveways, walkways, borders, and landscape design.
Salvaged from towns throughout eastern Ohio and into parts of Pennsylvania, these bricks reveal smooth worn tops. Their true red tone provides an elegant aesthetic, which is elevated by the charring and mortar residue some of them contain.
Dimensions | Approx. 8.75″L x 3.75″W x 3.75″H |
Bricks/SF | 4.5 |
Weight | approx. 9.5 lbs. |
We reclaimed these sturdy pavers from the sidewalks of a small new Hampshire town, but they come from Patton, PA. In the early 1900’s, they were one of the most popular brick pavers in the world. In fact, they were placed around the Eifel Tower and in the construction of the Panama Canal.
Dimensions | Approx. 9″L x 4″W x 3.25″H |
Bricks/SF | 4 |
Weight | approx. 9 lbs. |
Salvaged from the streets of Newark, NJ and surrounding towns, these brick pavers reveal a range of reddish tones, along with distinct stamps. Almost all of these pavers survived the reclamation – a testament to the quality craftsmanship that went into their production.
Dimensions | Approx. 8.5″L x 3.75″W x 3.25″H |
Bricks/SF | 4.5 |
Weight | approx. 8.5 lbs. |
This lot of brick pavers was reclaimed from the New Britain area of central Connecticut. They are quite similar in size and aesthetic to past New England reclamations, including our large Boston City Hall lot. Their notable for the small percentage of dark, charred bricks mixed with the traditional reds.
Dimensions | Approx. 7.5″L x 3.5″W x 2.25″H |
Bricks/SF | 5.5 |
Weight | approx. 4.5 lbs. |
Sustainable reuse of antique brick pavers reduces the carbon emissions associated with the production of new material, is consistent with green building initiatives, and can qualify for tax credits and LEEDS points.
The kiln-based brick-making process of the past produced more durable, resilient pavers which have already withstood the tests of time.
These same processes also allowed for the variations in tone and texture found in antique bricks – something you won’t find in mass-produced, new pavers.
Yes. Many antique paving bricks originally carried horse-drawn vehicles and later automobile traffic on city streets. When properly installed over an appropriate base, reclaimed brick pavers can provide a durable and attractive driveway surface.
Yes – you can use a plow or snow thrower on a brick paver driveway, however we recommend using a rubber guard to protect the bricks from scratching or chipping.
