Antique Round Top Brings American Spirit—and More—To Round Top Antique and Design Show

On March 18, 2023, antique industry veterans Ted and Jennifer Fuehr will open Antique Round Top, an 8,000-square-foot, climate-controlled venue, showcasing the wares of their company American Spirit Antiques along with curated collections from a select group of antique dealers.

“When you’ve been in the business for 40 years like I have, you know magic when you see it—Round Top still has that magic,” said Ted, who along with wife Jennifer, is based in Shawnee, Kansas, and has been exhibiting at Round Top for the past 15 years. “Because of the quality, diversity and price of the offerings, Round Top attracts renowned designers from across the country who are on missions for their clients and themselves as well as committed, discerning shoppers who come intending to buy.” He continued, “At Antique Round Top, our goal is to catch that magic in a bottle for shoppers and vendors.”

The new venue (2260 N. Hwy. 237, Round Top, Texas) was designed with ease, comfort, and ambiance in mind. In addition to being climate-controlled, the charming wood-clad barn will feature showroom lighting, roomy aisles, spacious perma- nent restrooms, easy loading, expansive all-weather parking, and a hospitality area for vendors. “In our career, we’ve exhibited at many of the major shows in the country, so we know what makes a good show experience for vendors and a good shopping experience for customers,” Ted said. “We built those details into Antique Round Top to create a superlative destination.”

Ted founded American Spirit Antiques on July 4, 1976. His first shop was in rural Missouri in the carriage house adjacent to the authentic salt box house he had built from historic materials reclaimed from the Chesterfield, New Hampshire birthplace of Harlan Fisk Stone, former Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Early on, the Fuehrs specialized in American 18th and early 19th century high-style furniture and appropriate accessories, emphasizing

North Shore and Boston Post-Impressionist paintings, English ceramics, weathervanes, and leather-bound books.

In recent years, they have expanded their selection to include mid-century modern, lamps, mirrors, accessories, and Native American jewelry. “American Spirit Antiques will be one facet of Antique Round Top,” Ted said. “We will have a diverse, eclectic mixture of respected dealers who bring high-quality, authentic antiques that represent the best of their respective specialties,” including the wares of the well know dealers, Don and Marta Orwig.

During its inaugural show, Antique Round Top will be open March 18–April 1, 2023. Hours will be 9 a.m.–6 p.m. every day except the final day when it will close at 4 p.m. The venue will operate during the spring, fall and winter antique and design shows. For more information about Antique Round Top, see antiqueroundtop.com. Watch the website for details about the Spring Grand Opening