Unique Finds

With a passion for chasing nostalgic and unique merchandise, we hunt out cool stuff at area auctions, flea markets and thrifts. Our favorite offerings are Made-in-the-USA and we love preserving antique Connecticut manufactured goods.

Silverplate, milk glass, primitives all blend happily with rustic, reclaimed wood and funky mid-century modern. You'll also find seaside, coastal-inspired treasures along with keepsakes from local crafters.

Operating Hours

Like many traditional mom-and-pop shops, our schedule is soft. Besides the published times, you may find us open randomly, by chance, or by appointment)
When there are lots of folks out-and-about, we'll keep the doors open later, but if it is inclement outside, we know customers aren't likely to visit, so we may lock up early. We are always closed on Sunday - to worship and spend time with family.

WINTER (January - March)
THURSDAY - SATURDAY > 12:00 am - 5:00 pm

SPRING (April - May)
MONDAY - SATURDAY > 12:00 am- 5:00 pm

SUMMER (May - September)
MONDAY - SATURDAY > 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

FALL (October - December)
MONDAY - SATURDAY > 12:00 am- 5:30 pm

We try to honor our posted times but you can visit our Facebook page for announcements or to send a MESSAGE. Or shop online at your convenience.

I had such a pleasant experience visiting this shop! The owner, Barbara and her staff member Sue were so warm and welcoming!

The store is great with lots of good stuff. I should have bought that chest.

Owners Claudio & Barbara were top notch and super friendly to us visitors. Can't wait to go back.

Open 24/7: our online shop

When our shop is closed, you can still browse through hundreds of items that we offer for sale by visiting our online Etsy store: Brightwood Lane. Enter the coupon code "PICKUP" to eliminate the shipping cost if you would like to come to Stony Creek Depot to collect your purchase. (Items are still subject to 6.35% CT sales tax). Here is a sample of what we've got stocked today.

Gift Cards

We use the SQUARE system and take every form of payment: cash, credit cards, checks, ApplePay and encourage the use of chip credit cards for consumer protection.
We also sell programmable gift cards.
(pretty fancy-schmancy, huh?)

Tag! You're "it"

We don't play games with pricing:
our items are prominently tagged so shoppers don't have to wonder while browsing.

The market value is determined through online research since our vintage items are also sold online
(we've shipped all over the globe).
We have flexible pricing on some vintage pieces.

Proprietors

• Claudio Riccitelli, Owner/Craftsman
  From our workshop, Claudio performs magic on many of the antique furniture and vintage pieces that come into the shop in need of TLC. Claudio's talent with transforming reclaimed material and salvaged furniture makes for some of the more interesting upcycled inventory that we sell at Stony Creek Depot. A 1984 Providence College graduate with 30 years' professional contracting experience throughout the state of CT, Claudio's specialty trade with tile and stone installation now encompasses carpentry and finishing work\. Visitors to the shop may hear the occasional high pitched tone of the table saw or drill driver, you know that he is back there working on another masterpiece for the floor. Claudio is happy to show off the SCD man-cave - it's literally a gigantic granite boulder looming over his work table that forms the building's rear support wall.

  Claudio is a CT Licensed Home Improvement Contractor who supports capital improvement projects on historic St. Mary's Church (Hillhouse Ave, New Haven) where he has directed the renovation and curation of the St. Ann's chapel and sacristy. He's also a member of the Knights of Columbus and enjoys the opportunity that affords for community outreach.

• Barbara Lucas Riccitelli, Owner/Merchandiser
  What could be a better job for a dedicated shopaholic (or hoarder) than scouting flea markets, auctions and thrift stores buying treasure? Barbara procures merchandise from local and national sources to keep the shelves stocked with unique, vintage-inspired inventory. Her Villanova University communications degree and marketing experience in South Florida's international yachting industry fostered the skillset she applies to her present entrepreneurial goals. Her love of the antique and unique in her own home was the genesis for the online shop she launched in 2013 (Brightwood Lane on Etsy) and now the brick-and-mortar Stony Creek Depot. Barbara and Claudio enjoy brainstorming to tranform tired spaces into comfortable, modern amenities with a mix of eclectic finishes.

  As Big East basketball fans, Barbara and Claudio don their alma mater colors avidly during March Madness. Barbara's greatest fan moment occured in Houston for the 2016 Championship game with classmates from the victorious Class of '85: an accused "Villanova snob" she is proud to be a Wildcat and bad influence on her 10 nephews and nieces.