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Designer David Michael Schmidt is proud to present
WALTER
GEORGE
1935
Designed to enhance a room and inspire a moment of reflection these elements are unique to the
industry.
Made Entirely by hand in the USA
Each is a unique item, numbered and cataloged as
one of a limited edition of up to 1,935 units. Made in the great state of New York these tiles now grace the walls of homes
around the world. To date we have shipped to the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Germany, and across the USA.
Sold at Renaissance Floral Design LLC in Albany, NY these special items are not mass produced as are like lines
on the market.
The Company is owned and operated by David Michael Schmidt.
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Founded in 2007 these elements were created to fill the needs
of our fine customers who have unique and distinctive homes. We thank these customers for letting us bring the finest of
what the world has to offer in the realm of decorative arts. After 15 years of service the birth of Walter George
1935 has now given us the ability to create tomorrows valuable limited edition works of art today.
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- Born on August 17th 1935, Walter George Schmidt is my Father. A member
of the armed forces, and a paratrooper, he supported his family as a stone mason until he started his own construction
company. In 1968 he purchased Balnakill Farm in West Charlton New York, the place we call home. Growing up on a
beef farm may not seen like a dream childhood but I would not change it for the world. Each one us has become
extremely successful and creative. It was here that my siblings and I learned anything was not only possible
but within reach. I'm not really sure what Saturday morning cartoons are, but I know more than most when it
comes to turning an idea in to a reality. My father has been very helpful in the process of creating these works. Many
hours have been spent standing behind the archaic stone saw, cutting and drilling in the wet muck of stone dust
and water to create Gotham Stone tiles and the base for most of my work. His wife Maggie a potter, painter and artist
has mixed and poured tons of hydrostone. When we first started making tiles it was fun, now its amazing. On behalf of
my entire family, I would like to thank the collectors.
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