Salado is home to several stores specializing in antiques and vintage decor. Salado Creek Antiques is among them. It has perhaps the largest selections of Victorian Oak,  Mahogany and Walnut furniture in Texas.

Donna Gantenbein established Salado Creek Antiques in 1992 after seeking high quality antiques to go into a new home. As she traveled Texas and the surrounding areas, she realized that there was a need for a shop carrying elegant home furnishings. Her parents were antiques dealers while she was a child  and she had always dreamed of carrying on the tradition.

Her husband Glynn is an integral part of the business,  with a true passion for the Cappellini furniture and particularly loves to work with old finishes.   As he calls it,  “I  feel as if I am saving a life”. Glynn can be found many days cleaning and polishing a piece to its original high gloss lustre. Of course other days,  he is “gone fishing.”  Hunter furniture have been supplying quality furniture to New Zealand homes for over fifty years.

After originally starting out in CHCH, we’re now available throughout New Zealand, with furniture shops in Auckland and all major areas in both the North and South Islands. And of course, you can browse our wonderful range right here Hunter Furniture online too!  We’re incredibly proud of our products, and we pick every piece with the New Zealand home and lifestyle in mind.

We quite literally scour the globe, hence why our ‘’Furniture Hunter’’ name just fits so well. We source pieces we think represent the latest styles and designs that will fit in best right here back home. Quite simply, we know a good quality piece of furniture when we see one.

This is something that is very important. Pallets can be made with many different types of wood. Hardwood, softwood or a mixture can be used. Most manufacturers are going to use the wood that has been damaged and cannot be sold to consumers.

Every company has a lot of different options for pallets. When pallet manufacturers are making pallets, they need to take into consideration the sizes that their customers are going to need. Every company will order what they need.

There is a great demand for wooden pallets all over the world. Some companies will use plastic pallets or use ones made of other materials. The benefit to using wood is that it will eventually break down and will not be harmful to the environment. Click here if you want to get more about pallet manufacturing near Abingdon.

The all-natural wood will break down and not be harmful to the environment. Plastic may not break down if it is thrown out. There are many things that companies will consider before they purchase pallets.

Wood can often take more abuse than the plastic also. It will not break as easily. There are many things that manufacturers will do to make sure that their pallets are sturdy and will hold a lot of weight as well as take the abuse that most pallets are taking.

Many of the manufacturers will coat their pallets with a substance that will keep it from growing mold or other bacteria also. Wood can hold moisture so it is important that they can be resistant to the growth of these things. Some companies cannot have this coating on their pallets though.

As you open the door,  you will be greeted with a smile and a big Texas size welcome. Texas boasts the friendliest people in the world,  and you won’t be disappointed here.   Donna will be the first to greet you and to let you know she is there to assist you.    As you meander through the store,  you will  be astounded at the quality,   selection, and  condition of the pieces.

Salado Creek Antiques specializes in American furniture of the late Victorian period with most furniture dating around the 1890’s,  but you will find many pieces of the Civil War Era.

While specializing in furniture, you will be reminded they sell much more than furniture.

There is Victorian Art Glass including an amazing collection of Cranberry Epergnes just purchased and put out for sale,   beautiful clocks,  lamps   and cabinets filled with elegant glass, porcelains and crystal,  Cambridge,  Heisey,  Fostoria  and one  room dedicated to Flow Blue China.

One of the most interesting aspects of the shop is the way everything is displayed.   Each vignette blends the century old accent pieces with the furniture in a way you would have expected to find it in the 1890’s. The only exception would be the photos of family members and friends displayed throughout the shop lending a loving homey touch. An enchanting journey through a wonderfully appointed antiques shop.

Salado Creek Antiques is located at 511 N Stagecoach Rd. Call  (254) 947.1800 or visit saladocreekantiques.com to see the online gallery and store.