--- title: "Urban Archaeology — Kitchen & Bath Fixtures | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-fixtures/urban-archaeology-pfvwus-pf~2013421943 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~2013421943.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Urban Archaeology" category: ["Kitchen & Bath Fixtures"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/67e3a2e3054d1a29_6333-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "158 Franklin Street, New York, New York 10013, United States" latitude: 40.7185 longitude: -74.0025 phone: "(212) 431-4646" website: http://urbanarchaeology.com rating: 3 review_count: 2 followers: 15 last_updated: 2026-09-23 --- # Urban Archaeology Original Houzz profile: [Urban Archaeology](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-fixtures/urban-archaeology-pfvwus-pf~2013421943) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Kitchen & Bath Fixtures - **Location:** New York, NY - **Serves:** New York City - **Houzz rating:** 3.0 out of 5 (2 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer Urban Archaeology has carved an enviable niche in the design world to become a leading design resource for new lighting, bath furnishings and tile. Urban Archaeology draws inspiration from roots in architectural salvage, summoning designs from the turn of the last century through to the modernist aesthetic of the mid-20th century. What sets them apart is their willingness and ability to customize existing lines or create new custom products to suit any creative vision. In the early 1970s founder, Gil Shapiro, was at the forefront of the nascent salvaging movement; with a collector’s eye and an entrepreneurial spirit he capitalized on the burgeoning home restoration movement and the growing trend in eclectic home décor, re-imagining architectural remnants in the home environment. He excelled at bringing a fresh perspective to pieces of historical and architectural importance. In 1978 he opened his first store in SoHo selling restored pieces, and demand quickly outweighed supply. Clients craved pedigree and patina yet wanted it made to their modern specifications—longer, wider, higher and larger. The company’s focus shifted to reproducing salvaged pieces and creating new and original lines of lighting, and bath furnishings. After spending many years collaborating on design projects, his wife, Judith Stockman, a successful NY interior designer, joined the business in 1997 as the Creative Director. The company has moved its headquarters and workshop to a 35,000 SF space in Long Island City, where it houses a team of craftsmen specializing in all aspects of manufacturing, including Underwriter’s Laboratory experts. Our customers have a unique opportunity to collaborate with the company’s own team of skilled craftsmen and industrial designers to customize any product from its extensive collections or to create new designs suited to any space. ### Services Provided - Bathtub Sales ### Areas Served - New York City ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Urban Archaeology | | Address | 158 Franklin Street, New York, New York 10013, United States | | Phone | (212) 431-4646 | | Website | http://urbanarchaeology.com | | Followers on Houzz | 15 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Urban Archaeology](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-fixtures/urban-archaeology-pfvwus-pf~2013421943) - **Website:** http://urbanarchaeology.com - **Phone:** (212) 431-4646 ## Reviews **Overall rating: 3.0 out of 5 — 2 reviews** ### All 2 reviews **★★★★★ — bryanland, Sept. 2015** > Our company placed a large tile order for a pending seven story mixed use project and I couldn't have been more pleased with the attention to detail granted to putting together the order from pricing to sourcing to delivery. Coupled with their efficiency, I would highly recommend Urban Archaeology as a go-to resource to unique, high-end elements. **★ — africa2012, Aug. 2014** > Purchased customized mirror which required crating and expensive shipping costs. > Item shipped to customer out of state. Poor packaging and poor finishing. No effort to address manufacturing and shipping defects because company advised more than 3 days after delivery, Item was close to $5000. > > Item not worth the money and repairs due to damage exceeded $600. > > Not a recommended business. ## Selected projects - [Interior Lighting](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/interior-lighting-pj-vj~1088845) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Exterior Lighting](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/exterior-lighting-pj-vj~1091638) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 [See all 2 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-fixtures/urban-archaeology-pfvwus-pf~2013421943) ## Ideabooks - [Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/81560018/list/kitchens) — 2 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/mcjudio) ## Community Q&A **Q: Ceiling lights** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you please give the details on the ceiling lights? A: The ceiling lights are Stanford flushmounts by Urban Archaeology. **Q: Pendant** *(in Photo Questions)* Who is the manufacturer of the pendant ? Thank you , L J A: Please visit Urban Archaeology's web site to learn more our Cosmopolitan. It's one of our most popular hanging lights. **Q: Great details on the mirror** *(in Photo Questions)* Do you have source information on the mirror? Is that black around the frame? A: Please visit Urban Archaeology's web site to learn more about our Lenox Cabinet. **Q: Great light fixtures. Could you please tell me source? Thanks, Jamie** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi Jamie, They're Urban Archaeology's Archive Flushmounts with round globes. Archive Flushmount Item\# UA0765 F **Q: What was the glass shelf purchased?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The shelf is Urban Archaeology's City 27" Glass Shelf. Please visit our web site to learn more about it. **Q: Beautiful bathroom!! How high were these sconces mounted?** *(in Photo Questions)* I had my jbox mounted at 66" in my 8' tall bathroom before i knew what sconce i wanted. But I love these torch like sconces. I am afraid the light source will be too high. There will be 3 sconces for 2 mirrors with side lighting and an overhead light fixture. I am hoping it's ok based on your picture and crossing fingers as drywall is up. Thank you! A: The sconces are Urban Archaeology's Ruhlmann Style double arm. Please visit our web site to learn more about them. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-23.*