This place is a gem. You can find a match for just about any old hardware you have. Also TONS of vintage lighting if youre looking to match existing old lighting, or just add new old lighting. Plus theres funny signs everywhere.

A city block of hardware, lighting, doors/windows and period correct pieces for any project. Unfortunately not very helpful, not very honest and not interested in sales. Go with a friend and see how many conflicting prices you get.. Tried to tell me a pot metal spray painted chandelier was a high price solid brass piece. When I pointed out the obvious he said, oh, well I thought that was a different one. Brought our Art Deco chandelier for new slip shades. Would not assist us and when we finally cornered someone they literally told us, they dont make those anymore to which we tried to look shocked and replied, REALLY! How amazing! So we should be looking at antique hardware stores for assistance then?.....not here?Today was our 4th and final trip. Picked up the chandeliers we purchased 6 weeks ago and wanted help finding pocket door hardware. Instead we were told how difficult pocket doors are and how.old they are and that there is no such thing as a locking pocket door set so we would have to get creative. OMG. I am done. We are restoring a historical George F. Barber Queen Anne Victorian and we are not stupid.. Sadly this place has taken all of their potential and shoved it somewhere useless.

I will absolutely always love hippo hardware, my grandma used to take me here when I was a kid, and I have always absolutely loved it. So many nick nacks and amazing things to find. You can spend hours here and then leave with all the things you want and need!

Main place to go for all your old Portland house repairs and historically intact restorations. Lighting, Plumbing, door hardware, house numbers, cabinet hardware etc. Love it so much I bought a t- shirt!

Wowza. I knew it was cool by reputation, but then I went for help rehabbing a lamp. Prompt, and knowledgeable attention and everything we needed in house! Seriously earned 5 stars. Plus, I wanted to spend all day looking at the rest of the inventory!

Amazing experience! I placed an order for an antique doorknob spindle online and included the desired spindle length in the Comments section (because Hippo Hardware will trim it for free!). When I saw that my order shipped out the same day, I worried that perhaps they missed my note. Well...my spindle arrived (on time) and it was the exact length that I requested. Needless to say, I was absolutely delighted!! Great service, prompt shipping, and a terrific product. Thank you! :D

Wow! What an incredible collection of vintage hardware and so much other stuff from the good ole days. If you are looking for something for an old home this place likely has what you are looking for! What an incredible parts source for old homes and their owners.

Hippo is probably the place I miss most when Im out of town. I know, why would you miss a hardware store? - but when Im visiting relatives and trying to help out with a project in the house I grew up in, my first inclination is Hippo will have that (insert name of old house part). Then, I remember that a big box store is pretty much my only option in that particular time zone. So, thank you to Hippo for being my go-to spot for whatever thing I need to keep my old house creaking along.

I had forgotten what a treasure Portland has in Hippo Hardware. Thinking I would have to replace a door knob and lock set from my 1912 house, I initially went to Rejuvenation Hardware, but was unconvinced the new set they wanted to order for me was the right thing, and so left empty handed. Then I went into Hippo Hardware and was told to bring my old set in for repair, which I gladly did. The Kid expertly diagnosed and fixed it, fashioning an out of stock spring it needed from a wire, for an extremely reasonable price! Just looking around in there is an amazing experience and was a good reminder for me that buying something new isnt better than fixing something that is over 100 years old but probably was far better quality originally than anything you can buy new these days. Thank you Hippo Hardware!

They have very interesting lighting.Very few things are priced.They seem to make up a price when you bring it to the counter and they do not like to negotiate its more a take it or leave it sort of thing.They have negotiated with me once or twice.

Staff extremely rude...very disappointing. I went looking for a glass piece for an old pull down lamp. Staff that my friend and I asked to help were rude and brusque. Clearly it was unimportant and beneath them to be bothered to help. I use to love to go to hippo hardware and look for treasures. My friend was equally disappointed. We were looking for a fun day and couldnt wait to get out of the store. If people dont enjoy their jobs and working with the public then maybe it is time to get new jobs. So bummed to have this experience at a really cool place. Please try to get some friendly going. Sad to say we wont be back!!!!

Ordered a spindle for my bathroom door handle for our house that was built in 1913...the team at Hippo was amazing to work with via email and even cut the 4 spindle to match my 3.5 spindle perfectly...installed today and went on perfectly...thank you! Also, very reasonable pricing...

Friendly staff, amazing collection of olden timey household fixtures for nearly every home project. Fun place to just browse for one of a kind pieces. Sustainable reuse of your no-longer-needed (in good condition) stuff for a store credit!

Very cool place! Very helpful staff. Some of the items are still in their old, vintage packaging and even displayed on or in old vintage rustic wooden/metal cabinets/shelves. Most of the hardware is vintage and authentic antique. Some hardware are also reproductions but seem less expensive than any other place you go to. This place is a must-see-visit for anyone who loves historical American antique hardware. I will definitely be back!

I just received a vintage light fixture I ordered online - I am over the moon! Packaged with the utmost care and super speedy shipping.

It was great, I just love going through all the stuff

Great place to buy/sell/trade. Staff is friendly and fun!

An absolute treasure trove of hardware, & really helpful staff. We only needed some mirror clips but got thoroughly caught up in stuff to buy & project ideas for the future.

I was a loyal hippo enthusiast for two decades. I enjoyed shopping the vast selection of poorly organized salvage, and restoring hardware and parts Ive found for use in my home (personal) restorations. I also enjoyed restoring and cobbling together new lights from purchased parts. Sadly, over the past couple of years the prices have been increasing at an alarming pace. Today, I was insulted for the last time. My recommendation - dont support this overpriced shop any longer.In response to the owner/associate who replied from Hippo Hardware...I did not purchase an item at Hippo Hardware nor did I treat any employee disrespectfully during my final visit. It appears you have confused me with another customer. Hippo Hardwares response solidifies my decision to take my business elsewhere.

Great Customer Service just hope the bowl works fingers and legs crossed.

I shipped two sets of antique ceramic sconces from Ohio. Got them back today, rewired and ready to mount. They did a great job not only on the sconces but also in the process of communicating what they could do with replacement parts. I am more than pleased with how they turned out. If I ever travel to Oregon, Hippo Hardware is at the top of my must visit list! 🥰😎

Very nice and helpful.

Covid has infected this location with a serious case of lame. It is for locals only. They are uniquely unaware that anyone has any interest in their store beyond that of a gas station that sells Hood Mountain keychains.

If they dont have it theres a chance it doesnt exist!..super helpful

I love it being a nice small local hardware store I always find a nice plant to take home to plant in my yard. And they always have free popcorn the staff is very knowledgeable and friendly there is never a long line to wait in.

Overwhelming. In a good way.

This place is awesome!! The guy that helped me find a new doorknob was so knowledgeable and helpful. I cant wait until I have another project that will bring me back to this store. Wish I could give more than 5 stars.

Came in the store and was instantly greeted by an engaging, knowledgeable, down to earth, and just plain fun to talk to, staff. Left $2600 poorer, but 100 times happier! Found the coolest damn antique hanging lamp, two antique candle holder sconces that were a dragon motif and three period piece door pulls for the original cabinets in our 1927 bungalows bathroom that we are remodeling. What a fun experience. Cant recommend this place highly enough. Modern stuff has its place, but these guys have original, unique, quality stuff, at reasonable prices you just wont find anywhere else, and the good conversation is worth the trip, even if you dont buy something. If youre nice to the staff, you might even get a hug. We did! :)

Awesome place! Recommended by an electrician for repairs to a light fixture. They did it in record time - 3 hrs! They stock all sorts of lights, fixtures & specialize in all types of older style & antique glass shades. Custom work too!

What a great place!! Do you have an old home? This place has knobs hinges sinks lights but most important knowledgeable people to help with your era of home. And they buy old stuff too! Doors, latches, lamps. They fix lamps $40!!! Plus parts another $4. I think they fix old locks too. You have to check it out!!

Of course, but Tyrone was the one with the attitude. Completely unhelpful.

Talk about customer service! They recommended I buy two pieces - take them home and decide which one I liked better and return the other. This place is fantastic and the staff really knows their stuff.

One of the last remaining bastions of old Portland. Perfect for somebody restoring a period home, or even for design inspiration. You’ll see fixtures of all kind, including toilets, bathtubs, sconces, fans, handles and pulls. I noticed a heavy emphasis on Victorian styles, with patterns from after 1940ish a little more scarce. It’s in a beautiful old building with creaky wood floors, the staff are fantastic too. Five stars for being such a unique experience.

Consistently excellent service helps navigate a dizzying array of marvelous vintage home parts and accessories.

Poor customer service.

This place is a awesome walk through time!! All the hard to find fixtures, knobs, handle, fixtures and other knick-knacks if you are restoring a home. And just a interesting place to walk through if youre a looky-loo. Also a great place for artists and people who create stuff.

I e-mailed a photo of a light fixture I had purchased for our 95 year old house, as the innards didnt work. Indy e-mailed me back promptly and said she was certain they had the parts. I then explained we were in Albuquerque and could not go in to get the part. She said she would have someone contact me on Monday (this was on a Sunday).Brandy contacted me on Monday and said she had the part, pre-wired it and would ship it out immediately.We received it, installed it and I couldnt be happier. This was all done by e-mail, and was painless ( for me), and I really appreciate the service.

Odd place...but really cool

Hippo Hardware is a Portland classic. A true treasure trove of used and some new replica hardware for old homes. Super knowledge staff has helped me fix and repair dozens of doors, lights, locks, and vents over the years.

Id been wanting to check this place out for a while and finally popped in on a whim to grab a lampshade. Ended up spending an hour just checking out one part of one floor inside and am excited for the next time I visit. Excellent, unique selection of all sorts of architectural fixtures and hardware.

Hippo Hardware is an awesome place for architectural salvage of every kind! We lucked into it when were looking for used furniture, and the guys at Whats New suggested we check out Hippo. They have a huge selection of old doors and windows, plus lamps and lighting fixtures of all kinds. Were going back to look for antique hardware for some older furniture as soon as we get measurements and pictures. The antique hardware selection is out of this world!

Amazing building with plenty to see. We went in expecting to spend about 15 minutes and stayed for about an hour. Its cool to see all the fixtures and odd stuff they have, and the architecture of the building is just amazing, would love to own it as a house.

Such friendly people and I find something new everytime!

I use to live in Portland so on our trip from Texas we made the required appointment to stop and get some parts we need in our house remodeling. They never showed up waited almost 45 min no show, would not answer the phone or the ema we sent. Not impressed with them.

What a great find. We couldve been there for days. So much to see. Friendly people. A complete mist see in Portland.

One of the remaining non franchise stores that give Portland its charm. These folks are so friendly and work with you to built, create or find unique parts for your project. It is well worth your time and money to go here.

This place is amazing. The staff are super helpful. Id say its like a re-store with more stuff and more helpful and down-to-earth staff.

The best, friendliest, coolest, uniquest hardware store you could hope you find. Theyll help you diagnose and identify old hardware problems, fix what can be fixed, or sell you what you need to replace and what needs replacing. And a dollar goes much farther here than it does at those big box stores.

The people are super helpful. A great place to find everything is for light fixture restoration.

Best hardware store ever! Friendly service and got what I needed in a blink of an eye.

The staff at Hippo hardware takes an uncanny interest in any project you may bring them. The bigger the puzzle, the more they thrive. Tyler in the plumbing department is the epitome of this. He spent at least an hour and a half going over the various options with us for adding a shower to our claw foot tub, eventually converting us into clawfoot tub enthusiasts ourselves. He provided expert advice, and is frankly freaking hilarious. A little, odd, but very funny. Hippo will be a frequent stop for us as we improve our 1907 home. Prices are competitive with online options, but here, you know what youre getting will solve all your problems, and the staff will take time to make sure youre up to the task. Only word of caution, if the staff is busy helping someone, it could be a while, because they tend to get lost in their job.

If you need hardware of any kind you will find it here! On the spendy side but totally worth it. I love just wandering around the three stories of goodness.

Hippo is AWESOME!!!!I found 3 glass lamp shades that went together for our livingroom floor lamps.Jennifer is AWESOME in her knowledge of the different kinds of styles an types that you could possibly want or need. And the best part, if you dont like it, or if it doesnt work, once you get it home, take it back with your receipt, an they will buy it back.I could spend hours upon hours just looking at all the cool 😎 items in there!!!!You even get a history lesson, if you want to hear the stories one gentleman has to share!!!!I learned 2 stories!!!!Happy Hippo Hunting!!!!

Always a pleasure to go to Hippos. James in plumbing took great care of me and even explained to me what to do to fix my shower diverter once I got back home. Works like a charm! Thank you!

They have an immense selection of hardware, lighting and some other home items. The prices are very high, but itd be a great place to find that vintage item youve been seeking.

Hippo Hardware definitely has her thumb on the pulse of Portland: Recycling awesome antiques and selling them for a tidy profit! Great customer service and one of a kind items are quite awesome. Check out the top floor for a chandelier surprise.

They are seriously the nicest people that own and operate this store. Amazing vintage lighting section with endless possibilities.

I love Hippo Hardware! I never seem to go in needing anything, but always leave with some exciting fun stuff for projects! The staff are super enthusiastic and knowledgeable.

Everyone is always friendly and helpful! We found the hardware we needed to put the finishing touches on a door we saved from my grandparents home.

We went to Hippo for shelves for speakers and came out with shelves and hardware for less than $20. The shelves were actually solid wood cabinet doors from a house built in the 20s. When Bobby saw the brackets wed picked out, he sent us outside with some sandpaper to rough them up, then spray-painted them for us. He also threw in the screws and a screwdriver bit for our drill. This, on top of all the free advice he gave us on installing the shelves!Fantastic experience, will shop here again!

Super helpful staff- had to come back several times for one small project and everyone was really friendly and eager to help with some minor tweaks and fixes to get my project done.

Hippo hardware is the best place in portland to buy antique light fixtures, doors, and hardware. Their employees are very knowledgeable and super helpful!

Super helpful and wonderful staff if youre looking for something these guys probably have it

Amazing selection of vintage building materials and super helpful and nice staff.

Great place to explore!

Very interesting finds here. If you want to outfit your house with vintage everything, this is the place. Be prepared to drop a lot of cash to get it though. Vintage dont come cheap.

Fun place to find replacement pieces for antiques. I found something and the staff was very friendly and helpful!

This is the most awesome store in Portland, hands down. Full of vintage doorknobs, drawer pulls, plumbing fixtures, etc. Everywhere you turn, theres something cool!

Great place...I found 4 matching ornate legs for our antigue claw foot tub! Yeah!! Very freindly and helpful staff!! :)

Everytime they have been friendly and reasonably priced. Then again I do quite a bit of scavenging. Fun store.

Its always a great place to go in and I always walk out with more than I wanted

Great characters! Great selection! Mindblowing prices.

I have always enjoyed discovering items from the past to blend with the construction of our home...I will miss them when they are gone

Iconic Portland hardware store. If you need it, you will find it here. Exceptional customer service.

Great stuff and lots of antiques but way way overpriced. Youre better off going to the recycling center on Mississippi Ave or looking online for a better deal

Everything for old homes or incredible new ones. Where McMenamins go for parts and restorations.

Great place to find some old hardware, or fixtures, for that authentic restoration your are imagining.

Nicest and most helpful and funny staff ever they really treat you as a friend here

Called to inquire if they carried parts for lighting fixtures in general. The guy refused to answer, saying he didnt know because he couldnt see the part I was talking about over the phone. I understand how phones work, I was just wondering if they carried parts like that in general, or if it would be a waste of time to come in. Most unhelpful customer service Ive ever encountered. Wont be giving them any more of my business.

The place is a bit cluttered, but staff is helpful.ive personally noted they dont sell shower curtains, but theyve got a bit of an array of shelving-pegs, and a decent return policy.that older gentleman that runs the cash register mid-way through the store is such a pleasure to be around ... always so life-loving and jovial. even if they dont have what youre looking for, this guyll do what he can to brighten your day.

Great selection of products and great knowledgeable staff

I have been now twice just to look around with friends and kids -- always enjoyed it but never bought anything.

Cool spot to find some one of kind treasures, vintage lighting and architectural salvage!

Awesome if you need to find some antique replacement part, but pricey for a new project.

The manager Steven is a fantastic guy, for all the beautiful stories he told us and life lessons he taught us. It was a pleasure to stumble upon his shop

Weird, fun, packed to the gills. This place is always a blast.

Top notch service, from knowledgeable,friendly folks. love this place!

Fun for browsing but not fun for purchasing. Expensive stuff.

By far is the coolest place to find old stuff

Great place for unique hardware and fixtures.

Good customer service. little pricey.

Hippo Hardware, one of Portlands original salvage companies, has something you need for your vintage home or your retro remodel. There are so many nooks and crannies that the first thing you should do is tell a friendly staff member the problem you are trying to solve or what you are looking for. They will direct you to the right place. Whether you need to match a knob or door or are just looking for a rusty spike for an art project, youll find it here.

Been looking all around town for porcelain hot and cold and they had them yeah

Great place for house parts...

Make time to stay awhile. So much to see.

I bought picture molding hanging hooks from a regular hardware store, but they dont fit like the bins and bins of old ones here, this place is THE place for older PDX homes!

Dear God I love this place

Cute salvaged hardware. Too bad I didnt have any projects to shop for...

The best at finding what you need.

Very friendly