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Almost everyone who loves great design appreciates not only great looks but the art of fusing form and of course function too.
The list of designers and craftspersons who grace the encyclopedia of timeless interior and furniture design are many, from Ercolani to Carwardine, Eames to Corbusier to name only a few.
Many may say that one other name should be added to the design books around the world.
A name that has been literally carved out from some of the finest materials fused to produce iconic works that could grace some of the finest spaces.
The name in question is an American gentleman by the name of Dan Brandt.
Quality, beauty and luxury
Dan brings together engineering, carpentry and design, sprinkles them with a good dose of imagination, then hones his creations to be the best they can be. No detail is too much, no adjustment too far, for Dan his work is only complete when his product is perfect.
That's why many high profile celebrities from the Rolling Stones to Al Gore hold Dans work amongst the best in the world.
Luxury homes owners and 5 star hoteliers alike understand the quality, beauty and the luxury a piece by Dan Brandt brings. His name and products are the epitome of bespoke, luxury items, perfect for anyone who loves great design and stunning quality.
You may be wondering what products Dan Brandt makes in his Miami workshop.
A clue to the what Dan creates is in the title of this article - Join the cue for the latest interior design trend.
Welcome Billiards By Brandt
Billiards by Brandt create some of the most exquisite custom pool tables on the planet.
They aren't just a pool table they are a piece of furniture that embodies style, luxury and superb attention to detail.
Billiards by Brandt produces all items “cradle to grave” under Dan’s direction and supervision, and ensures clients an efficient process by having him as the point of contact in all transactions.
Dan helps guide architects, designers, developers, and even inspired homeowners, towards the table they envision. Once production begins, an open invitation is extended for all clients to tour the workshop and see their tables being made.
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Look at my hands, I do everything: create, find, restore, load the truck, deliver, install and call the next day to see how the client is doing… They’re in my hands, and I’m here to take care of them and solve their problems.”
Any table a client can conceptualize will be fair game
Billiards by Brandt creates fully-customised pool tables to art and billiard enthusiasts alike.
Similar to commissioning artists for their unique abilities, clients can commission Dan Brandt, the artist and master craftsman behind Billiards by Brandt, for one-of-a-kind pool tables made precisely to their liking and desired specifications.
Clients can choose their favourite design elements from several different pool
tables and create one very personal, highly-customized design.
With Dan’s guidance, clients are able to benefit from his extensive experience and buy the table they envision.
Billiards by Brandt understands that one size doesn’t fit all. That’s why CAD drawings are offered at no additional cost.
Before going into production, Dan makes sure the table will fit perfectly within the space its intended to go in order to guarantee the best playing experience.
Custom design allows clients to seamlessly integrate a pool table with any room decor, design taste and style.
It allows for artistic freedom and gives clients an outlet where they can express their unique personality.
A wide range of materials to choose from
Billiards By Brandt works with a wide range of materials and offers tables made of stainless steel, inset exotic woods, crystal rails sites and backlit glass. Additionally, custom billiard cloths can be designed and imprinted with company logos and original pieces of art.
Billiards by Brandt doesn’t just change the colours on a handful of pre-designed
tables, all custom tables are one-of-a-kind playable works of art
made exclusively to the specifications of each client.
Professional tailor made service
Billiard by Brandt professionals tailor their service by listening to the unique needs of their clients.
They will do what’s right whether it’s restoring a family heirloom, locating and refurbishing a specific table or manufacturing a fully-customized table.
Function and versatility
Billiards by Brandt provides table coverings of every style.
Dan works with clients in order to choose the right table covering for their specific needs; whether that be traditional felt, or even a more versatile cloth option that allows the table to be used for dining as well.
Who is Dan Brandt?
As recently described in Indulge Magazine, Dan Brandt is a Renaissance man with a hint of Santa Claus.
He’s a lawyer and lobbyist. He reads Homer and quotes Plato. He’s a gentleman who gracefully opens doors.
He's the go-to guy when rock stars, athletes and even luxury hotels are searching for that perfect toy — a one-of-a kind billiards table.
With a fluffy white mustache and kind eyes behind his spectacles, the 67-year old builds, restores and tinkers with pool tables in his Santa-esque workshop.
This man cave, bursting with stacks of slate and wood beams dating back hundreds of years, turn-of-the-century screws, and dismembered pool tables — resembles a whimsical museum.
The Michigan native wasn’t born with a silver spoon in his mouth, but rather an ivory teething ring made from billiard ball scraps.
His father was a Brunswick service manager for almost 20 years before moving to South Florida in the ’60s to start his own pool table business, where his clients included royalty and A-list movie stars.
Brandt took a different route. He became a legal aid attorney and practised environmental law before moving to South Florida in the ’80s to learn his dad’s business. Today, he still uses a level his father made 50 years ago, and he’s teaching his son all hiss secrets to conserve and restore his works of art.
“Everyone can play pool regardless of gender, religion or economic status,” Brandt said. “It transcends all media.”
When The Rolling Stones were in town, Brandt installed a snooker table backstage so they could play before the show.
His masterpieces have also been commissioned by Al Gore, Pat Riley, the Miami Heat, Fontainebleau Miami Beach, Delano South Beach and HBO’s Ballers.
During the rare occasion when he’s not working on a table, Brandt is restoring a 1964 Volvo 544, which he’s been working on since disco ruled the airwaves.
Philip Martyn Design is the exclusive UK distributor for Dan Brandt.
If you are interested in commissioning Dan to create your very own custom made pool, billiard or snooker table get in touch today.