About Us

 

Chuck Springer has always had a passion for celebrating and preserving the past, so when the opportunity arose to steward The Wood Shack into the future, he jumped at the chance. Reclaimed Fort Wayne’s mission is to build on what The Wood Shack started over 45 years ago: to salvage the best of the past, and thoughtfully carry it forward in new and useful ways. Reclaimed Fort Wayne continues to salvage historic building materials from older homes and commercial properties, and has added reclaimed lumber and live edge pieces crafted from fallen trees and limbs, vintage and antique furniture and decor, custom steel table legs, bases, and shelf brackets, and has carved out a curated retail space for like-minded local makers and brands.

Additionally, Chuck is an acclaimed artist, forging one-of-a-kind artwork from vintage cars. Check out his work at SpringHausStudio.com.

Between all his creative exploits and passions, Chuck knows his way around any given scrapyard, a skill that lends itself seamlessly to spotting and curating reclaimed pieces for the shop. 

Chuck absolutely loves Fort Wayne, its rich history and bright future, and is grateful to be part of the ever-growing shop small and local movement in the city.