History

In 1960, Sylvan Brandt was a hard-working man at a nearby factory, but his $65/week job wasn’t enough to provide for his family. One day, while he and a friend were reading the newspaper, they found a beautiful, old stone house and barn ready for demolition. Neither of them had any experience with salvaging, but they both saw an opportunity to make ends meet.

When they finished salvaging what they believed to be of value, they put an ad in the paper, and to their surprise, they sold the doors, porch posts, along with almost everything that they had collected.

Named after our founder, Sylvan Brandt Antique Flooring has continued to grow over the past 63 years. Today, we specialize in the business of sourcing the finest vintage lumber from regional 17th and 18th Century barns, houses, and factories; milling the lumber into unique and characteristic floorboards. In addition to flooring, Sylvan Brandt also reclaims old doors, windows, hinges, and other hardware and architectural elements from these old buildings that would otherwise be destroyed.

When Sylvan passed away in 1998, his son, Dean, who had worked in the business, took over and continued his father’s legacy. As of January 1, 2023, Dean entered into retirement and his son-in-law, Tyler Hollinger, who has been with the business for ten years, has assumed ownership to continue the family business.

Whether you are looking to restore an old house or you’d like something unique for your new build, please come visit us. We are happy to share our knowledge and experience with you. Located in Lititz, PA, our business includes a showroom, sawmill, The Antiques Loft, and storage of raw materials to meet the demands for antique wood.

We look forward to serving you!

-The Hollingers: Tyler, Kaddie, Charlie, Lydia, Jedidiah, and Foster