Gage Hall opens this fall at Marburger Farm, the Round Top antique and design show. Its facade is built from marburger farm reclaimed timber, salvaged across the farm’s 43-acre property, and its roof combines a traditional Texas metal roof with skylights.
Marburger’s reuse of old wood echoes a wider trend of building with timber that has a past, as seen in a Sapporo timber home framed by forest views, which shows how wood can shape a home’s relationship with its surroundings.
The video below was produced by Dezeen as part of a partnership with Marburger Farm. Dezeen’s video also appears as a social post labeled “View this post on Instagram.”
The hall adds 7,500 square feet of temperature-controlled shopping space. With it, the fair’s total footprint reaches 100,000 square feet, according to Dezeen. CultureMap reports that a curated group of 12 dealers will occupy the hall.
Two of those dealers are Jay Bearden of Patternmill, based in Mallorca, and Bradley Hester of B. Hester Antiques. Bearden’s premium furniture draws seasoned designers. Hester specializes in antiques, art and textiles from Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
Reclaimed timber and a dairy farm past
The hall is designed to honor the property’s history as a dairy farm. CultureMap notes that reclaimed wood and salvaged timber from around the farm were paired with glass skylights. Board-and-batten walls and the Texas metal roof tie the new building to older structures on the site.
John Sughrue, Marburger’s CEO, describes the approach as a balance of past and future. “Steeped in our heritage while focused on the future is core to our ethos at Marburger,” he told CultureMap. CultureMap also reports that it is too early to know how the venue’s longtime shoppers will respond to the changes.
The new hall completes the second phase of a restoration project. Its first phase debuted at the spring show last March. The work includes 10 restored historic buildings arranged around a town square-inspired green space. Dezeen also lists four tents and a 150-year-old saloon, restored for use as a social space and bar.
Dealers, designers and visitors
The show is held in Round Top, Texas. Dezeen reports that designers including Kelly Wearstler and Leanne Ford have shopped there, and the fair draws international designers looking for furniture, lighting and vintage textiles.
The fair features objects from more than 200 independent dealers. Dezeen says it has become one of the largest antique shows in the United States. Since its founding in 1997, the show has grown to attract more than 30,000 visitors each year.
Reclaimed materials also play a role in the dealers’ inventories, and discarded denim and paper turned into furniture offers a useful comparison for anyone interested in second-life design.
The founder, Ed Gage, started the show on a dairy farm. CultureMap describes him as a reluctant antiques dealer who now sells his own wares in Tent 1 during the fall show.
Ownership and the show calendar
Brook Partners bought Marburger Farm about five years ago. Dezeen describes the Dallas-based owner as an investment company focused on culture and commerce. CultureMap describes it as Dallas-based. Both descriptions point to a company that is investing in the property’s physical growth.
The show runs in January, March and October. The fall 2026 show ran from 27 to 31 October. The winter show runs 21 to 24 January, and the spring show runs 23 to 27 March 2027. The company also runs the Dallas Art Fair, scheduled for 15 to 18 April 2027.
Sughrue sees the new hall, with its reclaimed timber facade, as a step toward year-round use. CultureMap reports that the venue is now available for private rentals, and the company may add events aimed at Round Top audiences. For Sughrue, the goal is clear. “Marburger Farm is just getting started!”
Via dezeen.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Gage Hall at Marburger Farm made of?
Gage Hall’s facade is built from reclaimed timber salvaged across Marburger Farm’s 43-acre property. Its roof combines a traditional Texas metal roof with skylights.
How much shopping space does Gage Hall add to Marburger Farm?
Gage Hall adds 7,500 square feet of temperature-controlled shopping space. With the new hall, the fair’s total footprint reaches 100,000 square feet, according to Dezeen.
Who owns Marburger Farm, the Round Top antique show venue?
Brook Partners bought Marburger Farm about five years ago. Dezeen describes the Dallas-based owner as an investment company focused on culture and commerce.
When does the Marburger Farm antique show run in 2027?
The winter show runs 21 to 24 January, and the spring show runs 23 to 27 March 2027. The show runs in January, March and October.
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