Midland
Copper, iron and carved wood for Midland homes
Midland's oil boom began in the 1920s, and by 1929, 36 oil companies had offices in the city. One house from the decade that followed, now in the National Register, mixes Colonial, Tudor and Mediterranean ideas in brick, stone, copper and iron. Here is what suits rooms like it, from our San Antonio showroom, and how to shop from a little under six hours away.
The Turner House
A 1930s house that mixes its sources
Dallas architect Anton F. Korn Jr. designed the Fred and Juliette Turner House at 1705 W. Missouri, built in 1936 and 1937 and listed in the National Register in 1988. Its nomination describes an amalgam of Colonial, Tudor and Mediterranean influences in Flemish bond brick, with copper flashing and gutters and a carved limestone entrance under a forged iron balcony rail. Behind the house, a brick garage and stable is topped by a cupola and weather vane. The house was later given to the Museum of the Southwest.
A room in a house like that takes a mix rather than a matched set. Let copper and forged iron repeat what is on the outside, and add one carved or leather piece for the Tudor side.
- Copper: a hammered copper table or desk echoes copper trim outside.
- Forged iron: a scrolled table base for the iron at the front door.
- Tudor rooms: one tooled leather chest rather than a full bedroom suite.
- A study or sunroom: a copper-topped desk on an iron base.
Examples
Examples in copper, iron and leather
Examples from our catalog. Our floor changes often, so a piece shown here may have sold. Ask us about any piece, and we'll confirm whether it's available and share pricing.
Round Hand-Hammered Copper End table with Forged Iron Base
A round hand-hammered copper top on a forged iron base of heavy scrolls around a center ball.
See the listingHalf Moon Copper Desk
A curved desk with a hammered copper top on a scrolled iron base.
See the listingPatina Copper Console Table
A console with a green-patina copper top and four copper drawer fronts, iron pulls and a lower shelf.
See the listingOscar Tooled Leather Tallboy in Café
A tall five-drawer chest with dark tooled leather drawer fronts, nailhead borders and a rope-carved top edge.
See the listingArgentina Embroidered Horse Chair Red Guinda
A red leather side chair with a horse head on its back, brass nailheads and carved scroll legs.
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From a distance
Shopping our showroom from here
The showroom is about 318 miles from Midland, a little under six hours without traffic. A round trip in one day is a long one, so start from home and decide on the drive once you have a shortlist.
Shortlist online
Browse by room and open any listing to ask about it.
Ask before you decide
Our showroom floor changes often. Ask us about any piece, and we'll confirm whether it's available and share pricing. Ask about each piece's dimensions too.
See it on a video call
We can schedule a FaceTime or video call to show you a piece before you order. Ask for a call when you ask about a piece.
Arrange shipping
We ship anywhere in the world. Shipping arrangements are handled directly with The Rustic Gallery after the sale.
Common questions from Midland
How far is the showroom from Midland?
About 318 miles from Midland, a little under six hours without traffic, to Loop 1604 in San Antonio.
Do you have a showroom in Midland?
No. Our one showroom is at 1401 N. Loop 1604 W., Suite 100, San Antonio, TX 78258.
Can you ship to Midland?
Yes. We ship anywhere in the world. Shipping arrangements are handled directly with The Rustic Gallery after the sale.
Can I see a piece before I buy it?
Yes. Visit the showroom, or ask for a FaceTime or video call and we will show you the piece before you order.
Can copper and iron pieces work in a Tudor or Colonial room?
Yes, as accents. The Turner House itself pairs Tudor and Colonial forms with copper trim and a forged iron balcony rail. Choose one copper or iron piece per room and let wood and leather carry the rest.
Are the pieces on this page available now?
Our showroom floor changes often. Ask us about any piece, and we'll confirm whether it's available and share pricing.
Questions about a piece?
Call us or ask on any listing. Our showroom is at 1401 N. Loop 1604 W., Suite 100, San Antonio, TX 78258, open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.