Elm & Iron

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE EVERYTHING HERE BUT IT IS SO VERY EXPENSIVE.
Seriously, I’d buy the entire lot if I had a spare $ 100,000 to redecorate my house. Full of fantastic ideas that you can do on your own cheaper, but every once and a while you come across something small and special you can actually afford.

Cool store but I will never be back. The workers were rude, And acted to good to help or talk to me. I was the only person in the store at the time and walked right by the 2 girls at the register. Neither one them even said hello to me. They were to busy talking to each other. We all made direct eye contact and I smiled but nothing in return from the workers. I walked through the whole store was in there about 15 minutes. Still no help from anyone. I was very interested in buying a couple items but passed. Really don’t want to give my money to a store that I don’t get any help in. Very sad! Store had some very cool items.

As another reviewer noted, there is no greeting here. You walk in, and wander around unnoticed. It reminded me of the lovechild of a thrift store and anthropologie. The prices were on the side of anthro. There was cool unique décor, but most of it you could either make yourself, or buy from a thrift store for a fraction of the price. I found a candle I liked, $ 20. I thought to myself, for $ 20 I probably could get into candle making and make something even better than this! After checking out the sparse selection (maybe they have less inventory due the holidays) I went a few steps down to wholly craft and found some great gifts.

I love this store. I found some really good shaving soap here. It has lasted me over a year. There is no need to waste money on a poor quality product from somewhere else. Plus the buying experience is amazing. I love the cowhides all over the place. Reminds me of back home.

The store has cute items, but all are way over priced. If you are in deperate need of something that says «Clintonville» and are willing to pay at least $ 50, then, ok, I guess this is your place. Also, was grossed out by the pile of cow hides. Try the antique and resale shops just little further south for cute affordable finds!

Don’t be fooled — items here are a far cry from «vintage». Last time I was in, there was an old drafting table lamp that they scuffed up and «antiqued» with silver paint. They were asking $ 275 dollars, while one of the stores down the street was selling the exact same lamp, in its original 1950’s charm, for $ 50. If you are able to find products not imported from overseas, they are way overpriced. This store belongs in Easton next to Restoration Hardware…

I am obsessed with this place! They have so many vintage items it’s overwhelming. They have anything from scented candles, bottle openers, to leather chairs and wall decors. Although it can get a bit pricey (i.e. Medium sized vintage letters were $ 35), it will be a unique find. If you’re into DIY stuff, then you’ll get so many good ideas just by looking at their items. The only reason I gave them four stars is the price. Other than that, a great place to visit for ideas or gifts! I took some photos for my basement re-​do ideas. I’ll definitely comeback for more ideas and maybe a few items for purchase!

To say that they provided poor customer service would imply that there was an interaction… not even a greeting.

Very friendly, good selection of industrial and antique décor. Prices, reasonable.

I’ve been looking for decorating ideas for my new apartment, which is slowly emerging as a mid-​century-​on-​a-​budget theme. I saw Paul’s review and figured I would stop by to check it out.
It’s a little shop next to the Kroger at N. High and N. Broadway. There isn’t much in the way of parking, and the lot can be tricky to get into.
There are a lot of interesting things, including some really neat alphabet carvings made from those lame Readers Digest condensed books, though most of it leans too far towards industrial and rustic to fit my admittedly loosely defined mid century theme.

I was in Clintoville for lunch today which gave me a chance to stop in here and look around. They’ve only been open since last October. It’s more home furnishings than I imagined but it was nice to browse around nonetheless. They had all manner on stuff, some old some new. I mentioned to the young guy minding the register that this reminded me of Restoration Hardware that used to exist at Easton but he had never heard of it. I guess I’m sowing my age. ;) Anyway it’s a pretty nice store.

Don’t be the wedding/​house warming guest that buys the 5^th place setting or the pizza stone. Go to this little shop, pick out something unique, cool, hip maybe even funky instead!
I stumbled into this shop on a trip to Krogers (next door) and found a trove of treasures for my house and for gifts. I’ve bought funky accent pillows, accessories, an iron mustache coat rack, and a street sign.
If you want your gift to be remembered and talked about, in a good way, go to Elm & Iron.

Kind of comes across as a hipster Restoration Hardware…
Some nice pieces, but they are mixed in with obvious Asian repro pieces, so you have to kind of hunt and educate yourself to make sure you get a good value. As a result, some of the prices were surprisingly low for how they are intended to be viewed and other pieces seem a bit overpriced.
The shop draws you in as you drive by on the street. They have a good assortment and they really know how to stage the items to tell stories and encourages you to wander through the entire store.
I’d go here every once in a while, mainly for ideas and in the hopes of finding that one authentic, vintage piece that is reasonably priced.

I came in here right before the holidays with the mother hen. Fun place to look around and maybe find something cool for your place. But at the same time you’ll think I could totally find this at a garage sale or thrift store for a fraction of the price. Well okay, then go find it. Point is, you’re not going to take the time to scour. They’ve already done the scouring for you and refurbished, altered, or cleaned up the item. I mean, they make you want to have old school gym lockers or ship lights in your house or apartment even though you don’t have the slightest clue as to where you’d put them or for what purpose. They just look cool! If you’re redecorating or just looking to spice up a room with some style, this is a place to check out for those whimsical, shabby chic and antiquey items. Also, the dudes the work here/​own the place make for some good eye candy. JUST SAYING. Also, there’s only a couple parking spots out front. Park adjacent in Kroger’s parking lot.

I stopped in here while on my walk home from the grocery store… after having admired the window displays for so long, I’m really glad I decided to go in. I’ve been in three times since then have picked up fun and useful items each time.
It’s getting to the point where I think I shouldn’t walk to the grocery anymore because I know I won’t be able to resist their lovely wares!!! It’s hard to describe their offerings… industrial vintage with a slightly modern twist maybe?
I’ve had a few brief chats with the owner and he’s a really nice, down-​to-​earth guy.
It’s a great place to pick up a gift… especially a special, unique housewarming gift (Although, I have «gifted» myself more than anyone else so far!). I’m really glad to have a fun new shop to compliment the other great little stores here in Clintonville.

Offerings found in Elm & Iron are rustic, big and small, and for the most part affordable. The retailer has gone a long, long way to collect, order, find pieces of Americana that are attractive and genuinely genuine,… if not all genuine antiques.
I came away thinking «Mirrors». E&I has done a great job of using large floor and wall mirrors as both decorative décor but also to sell. And there are some real beauties. You don’t see them right away because of the items on sale which surround them but they’re present. A few are really eye-​catching and I must say that I’m going back to look at them again (didn’t price any) because I want/​need one or two for my abode.
Some throwback items boggle the mind, like the Toledo Scale that is very nice. Several old school items such as 7-​cent stamp dispensers, old grade school lockers, a ticket maker and such are cool but don’t fit my lifestyle at home. Loved ‘em though. Sold, too, are some icon embroidered pillows that capture US states. Very finely crafted and… well, I may go back and purchase Ohio and Michigan!
E&I is well worth a pop-​in if you’ve decided Clintonville store shopping is part of your docket. You may not walk out with anything except an appreciation for the old, the rustic and the «I like it» feeling.

This new store is incredibly eclectic, interesting, awesome, slightly masculine (with quite a few feminine touches) and is basically what an interior decorator’s dream (or your own if you like your home having some style) is made of.
It’s been a while since I’ve been cruisin’ around Clintonville, but not so long as to not realize this place had popped up. Call me oblivious but I didn’t notice the last few times I was in the neighborhood. I did a double take after turning the corner going north on High St. from North Broadway this time around, which is where they are located (by Kroger.)
Filled with TONS of repurposed vintage wares that are both unique finds but goods everyone can love and have a place for, this little gem of a home goods store fits perfectly in Clintonville.
Upon walking in I was worried it would be out of my price range. The place is so artfully curated and well put together there was no way I would be able to afford anything in there — but I was wrong. The items are all refurbished and priced just right! Art, décor, novelties, furniture, pillows… I was overwhelmed by awesome (obviously overwhelmed is meant in a good context here.)
They’re flying under the radar now — post-​holiday craziness I ‘spose — but you need to get in here immediately and check this place out. I can’t wait to come back and pick up some new items to give my house a much-​needed Spring facelift! Can’t wait to see what the future holds for you guys, E&I! Columbus is bound to fall madly in love with you — once they hear about you anyway. :)