Hippo Hardware & Trading Co, Portland OR

Hippo is amazing. Brought in my old brass door parts for some tender loving care. They took great care.

Two vintage door knobs stopped working for two different reasons thinking I might have to replace all of them (to match) I looked online- $400-1000 estimate.
I am so incredibly thankful that I just happened upon Hippo hardware and specifically help from Colin! $43.00 30minutes in store and a couple hours of my fumbling at home ️ it’s done!
Colin gave me some trouble shooting possibilities and (to my surprise) I was able to successfully fix one door knob myself from home! The second knob he diagnosed without even seeing the knob and when I brought it in he even cleaned the 100 years of sloppy paint brush over cast off this knob hasn’t shined like this in my lifetime but now I feel like I should bring all of them in for a reasonably priced clean.
I couldn’t be more pleased!

A classic Portland shop. Lots of old and hard to find vintage hardware stuff. This is the place for all things old. They have an amazing selection that spans multiple stories. Even if you don't think you need anything, you will find something here you can't live without. Prices are often negotiable. Staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. Every trip is a memorable experience.

I was looking for a bail for a antique side board I was refinishing. I knew that I could not match it exactly, it was purchased in the 70's at a auction and was from England. I found some pieces in different odds and ends for about 5.00. Thank you

Cool architectural salvage place with a smattering of new stuff. Great place if you are restoring an old house or if you just enjoy browsing.

I always try to go here before I visit a larger chain. Excellent selection of nearly any nut, bolt or screw you could hope for.

Neat selection of retro hardware. Overpriced. One creepy display in a bath tub which illustrates someone's hatefulness, and if had depicted anything other than a Catholic nun there would have been outrage and news stories that would have put the place out of business.oooh, struck a nerve.

I believe the owner pulled a fast one on me had a truck full of stuff to sell thought he was only getting a couple of the things I had he set what I knew aside with some other stuff I really didn't see him get and said I'll give you 50 for this little did I know out of the 11 I had he took all but 5 and only gave me 50$ he has similar on line for 45 for just 1 that leaves him 5 and 3 of them are more going to fetch alot more my bad for trusting that he would be fair do he makes hundreds on my stuff while I get 50 moral.seller beware.

Hippo Hardware & Trading Co. This place has been around longer then I can remember and am #50 years old, If you building a used or new house or any kind of thing that requires old hinges screws I mean I can't even think of everything but it has it all it's an awesome place you have to go check it out merry Christmas and happy holidays.

Fabulous architectural company if seeking "vintage & older" lighting, rewiring, windows (antique window restoration if asked), hardware, oddities & much much more. Helpful staff.

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!

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

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!

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 isn't 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!

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 don't 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.

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

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 it's more a take it or leave it sort of thing.
They have negotiated with me once or twice.

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

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!

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.