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About Thorntree

Our Team

The Thorntree team is a diverse group of motivated people focused on one thing, and that is bringing your ideas to life through distinctive product, insightful collaboration, and dedicated support.
There is something else you should know about the Thorntree team.
We like to have fun.

Then and Now

In 1980, shortly after the Rae family arrived in Texas from South Africa,
Stuart and his dad, Clive, set up shop.
It was a modest beginning– a small office and adjoining warehouse on West 34th Street in Houston.
They primarily sold slate roof tiles to a small group of forward-thinking custom homebuilders in the area.
But, that was just the beginning.
Fast forward to 2026, and Thorntree now has four locations, offers dozens of personally curated lines, serves clients nationwide, and is generally regarded as the top independently-owned natural stone and porcelain tile company in the Southwest.
It’s all because of great clients and an unwavering commitment to the values Stuart and his dad started with 46 years ago.

See It In Real Life

We have four locations, conveniently located in Houston and Dallas. Our corporate office, which is also home to our warehouse and showroom, is located in Jersey Village just off Hwy 290 and the Beltway. Our showcase studio is located on Old Katy Rd. in the center of the bustling Design District at the Houston Design Center. In Dallas, Thorntree can be found in The Dallas Design District alongside some of the finest interior design studios and trade showrooms. Our new pop-up in EADO (Houston)—The Lab—is devoted to inspired collaboration with an eye towards the latest natural stone and porcelain solutions. We welcome you to stop by any of our locations and enjoy some great Thorntree hospitality as you check out the latest natural stone, porcelain, glass, and finely crafted European ceramics.
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