"For more than 40 years the name Charles Gaylord has been associated with fine antique European mantels, garden ornaments, and French furniture. Founded in San Francisco by Charles William Gaylord in 1961, the business has grown into one of the world's foremost resources for 18th and 19th century French marble mantels and exceptional fireplace." "Today, Charles Gaylord & Co. begins its fifth decade with the opening of a new showroom in the San Francisco Design Center. Under the watchful eye and new vision of Charles Gaylord's son, Ray Gaylord and his business partner, Anthony Barreiro, the company's newest facility will specialize in exceptional antique mantels, fireplace accessories, fine French 18th and 19th century furniture & extraordinary decorations accessories."