Lone Star

Say,"Vintage furniture" and the usual image that comes to mind is either turn of the century to mid-century traditional or 1960’s retro. At least that’s what most Easterners might imagine. But what does Western vintage furniture look like? That’s right, Pardner, Western Vintage.

August Brandt immigrated to the United States from Germany and opened a furniture shop in Fort Worth, Texas around 1900. Using skills brought with him from Europe and later having his line of furniture standardized by his son and successor, Paul Brandt, the A. Brandt Ranch Oak furniture line was born. The furniture incorporates old-world craftsmanship like hand detailing (hewn and chiseled areas on each piece), doweled joints and American oak. I have never seen this type of furniture before and likely won’t again. Redeux is proud and delighted to have several pieces of this 1940-1950 era A. Brandt Western vintage Ranch Oak furniture in our shop. We have a large, office-sized desk with drawers, a corner cabinet, an end table and a very interesting three-piece sectional style couch.

These pieces will soon be given some minor Redeux Spa attention. To preview these pieces I suggest you do so soon. Once they have been given the Redeux Spa treatment these pieces might not stay around too long. So, “Giddy up, Pardner”!

Just about through with the spa treatment is the drop-leaf kitchen table and chair set that was pictured in our last blog. A sneak preview of the chair color is above. The table will be painted our “Redeux White” with an added surprise accent. This kitchen set has a great “cottage” look and feel to it.

Finally, the shop has a new layout. The counter area is up front and the furniture is now displayed in room-like settings. Also, by popular request, we have extended our week day hours until 6:00 P.M. and until 7:00 P.M. Thursday's. That will make it easier for some of you to stop by after work. So, stop by to see the changes and to say hello - or, “Howdy, Pardner”!

Hope to see you soon,

Bill