Nadeau Furniture with a Soul

Interesting place, I love the uniqueness of the furniture.
They seem to have mostly distressed /​modern farmhouse pieces (40% of inventory or thereabouts), rustic industrial (warm wood mixed with aged metal kind of thing) 30% of inventory, a mix of clean-​line modern and mid-​century modern replicas (20% of inventory) and the remaining 10% are really funky furniture made from old doors and crates and stuff.
We were in for a coffee and side tables, in something mid-​century inspired, or clean-​line modern. Sadly, they had few coffee tables in stock, but the owner? manager? said she gets deliverers twice a week so I signed up for email notifications.
Prices ranged from extremely reasonable to a bit on the high side, but nothing really out of line.
I saw on table I liked (my Husband didn’t) and it was half the price I would expect to pay for that style, quality, and uniqueness.
Now the downside: this is Texas, with big homes, big rooms and a need for big furniture! Most of the pieces were just too small. We found one piece we both really liked, but it would just be lost in our space. We overheard another couple discussing the same issue. It seemed to be more linked to style as well, the farmhouse stuff was a bit bigger, but the modern stuff was on the small side.
Still, if you want furniture that’s unique and well-​made (most of it) definitely check them out.

My boyfriend and I stumbled across this store last week. We wanted to buy a dining table and chairs for our house for thanksgiving. We found black wash table and bench we loved and purchAsed for 1000. We went to pick it up 5 days later and there was a big white scuff in the middle of the table. When addressed the sales lady took a brown stain (on a black and white washed table) and covered the scuff before even checking to see if that’s what we wanted done. So now a there is a big brown stain in the middle of a black and white table and she said «see it looks fine», when all she did was make it WORSE! Um hello. It looks like crap, it would of looked better had she not tried to fix it herself. She Doesn’t offer a discount after the table is clearly dAmaged and SHE made it worse by applying the brown stain. At this point it’s 5 days before thanksgiving and we need the table. So now we have to take it home and refinish the table because it looks like crap. Very disappointed. I was hoping to purchase more from this store because I loved their stuff but after this I will never shop there again.

Selection is good, and all or most are hardwoods. They need better quality control because some of their pieces consisted of rotted wood, stained and sealed. They also reek of mold. BE AWARE OF THEIR RETURN POLICY. No refunds, and only exchange for the exact item you bought; you cannot return and purchase a higher cost item. That really threw me. The sales rep mumbled something about maintaining inventory, but the customer doesn’t care about their inventory control. My advice, if you REALLY love their selection, and it is good, then bring along a knowledgeable friend and fully inspect the item and then take it home to love it forever.

Thrilled that I found this place – it’s a hole in the wall furniture warehouse. One of a kind pieces – if you see something you like, you should get it or else it will be gone forever! If you like bohemian, morrocan style pieces, def check this place out. Prices are much better than west elm, or similar alternatives.
Wish they had delivery service.
Agree that the lady that runs the joint is often rude and rushed, though. It is what it is.

Nadeau has cute designs, but the quality just isn’t there.
I’m not talking about the intentionally weathered or chipped paint pieces that are meant to be rustic. When you walk around Nadeau, you will notice a lot of tables with 1″ cracks running the length of the table top, or top to bottom along the side of a dresser. Usually, this means that the wood was still semi-​green and moist when the furniture was carved or cut to make furniture. Buyer beware: That lovely table fresh out of the shipping container at Nadeau may develop some HUGE cracks in the arid, dry air-​conditioned air of your home.
Also, if you look at the jali work in some of the side boards or wood screens, the quality is TERRIBLE. The flat wood looks like it was cut out by a jigsaw, and then stained. There are rough splintered unfinished edges, and no relief details in the decoration. Good jali work would have a delicate, lace-​like, quality, with small details carved in like veins on leaves or ripples in the flourishes.
These prices are only so/​so for furniture, and not worth it at all considering what you are getting. There’s a difference between cheap because something is a good deal, and cheap because something is shabby quality.

Think Ikea prices but REAL wood and already assembled. If only I had known about Nadeau when I first moved to Dallas! All of the furniture is imported from places ilke Indonesia and India and everything is made of solid wood. They get different shipments pretty frequently so their inventory will always rotate. If you see something you really like, be sure to buy it that day — things can go pretty quickly.
All of the pieces are mostly classic in a rustic kind of way, you won’t find anything too modern here. The best part about it is all of the pieces are pretty unique so you won’t ever have the same piece of furniture as someone else. They carry items from coffee tables, dining room tables & chairs and buffets to room dividers, mirrors, and fireplace mantles, but they don’t have any couches or chairs.
Since Nadeau is targeted towards decorators, the hours aren’t the most convenient: Monday-​Saturday 10AM-​4PM. Nadeau is basically a warehouse — when you walk in, you take a few «SOLD» stickers to write your name on and stick on the piece that you want as you’re walking around. You can preview some of their inventory on their photobucket site.
They don’t do delivery so be prepared to drive your truck or van in if you plan on buying something, or you can schedule pick up for another day. Although they have some cardboard padding to help load your items, I’d recommend bringing some blankets just in case. They have someone there to help with loading.
I debated whether or not I wanted to share Nadeau with Unilocal ha ha but here you go… you’ll never want to pay for Ikea again!

A year ago I would have given this place a 5 star rating. Great, unique, funky, affordable finds. But since Nate Berkus discovered them the prices have increased significantly. I used to make the 2 hour round trip every couple of months. But that will definitely be changing… Maybe a couple of times a year. Just not a bargain anymore, but still lots of unique finds.

I found this place via Craig’s List, too. I was so excited that it was open to the public! It’s very low key and the women who manage the warehouse are super nice. There are lots of little rooms to wander around, with knick knacks and cool art from around the world. In the warehouse, there are fantastic, original pieces of furniture that you won’t find anywhere else. Go here to get instant style for your home!

DAMN YOU, CRAIGSLIST!
Craigslist postings from Nadeau lured me into seeking them out last year for these twisted root tables. Like I needed another furniture store addiction and a place that makes me wanna throw a baby tatrum on the floor begging my husband to buy me bicci chairs and an imported sideboard from India.

The first time I walked in, I felt insecure… I had a complex look on my face and slowly walked in thinking… Am I suppost to be here? I do not own a professional portfolio or work with any clients. And I never stepped foot into Pratt Institute in New York.
you walk in, get greeted, and are handed stickers and a pen. you are then welcomed to walk around and label what ever your heart desires.
this place is swarming with energy. They state it best «furniture with A Soul». The pieces could be displayed at a premier boutique, and yet affordable prices for good quality Art. Everything is vibrant and fashionable.
I recommend getting on the email list for invetory updates. They post on photobucket as well.
Another note, If you see something you like don’t pussyfoot around… just buy it. Most peices seem to be one of a kind, And you may not come across another one. I had to learn the hard way and am still dwelling on missing out on a book shelf.
I get a ton of compliements on my purchases from here. in fact My Man said Sister Parish called and wants her furniture back.

The furniture is great and at great prices, but the staff could be nicer.

I. LOVE. THIS. PLACE.
I’ve never seen such great deals on such unique furniture before. From amazing accent mirrors to fabulous dressers/​tables, I just want to furnish my entire apartment with stuff from here.

He he he. The wholesale prices are so low I feel like I’m shoplifting.
They offer many unusual collections from all over the world. You can check out their website to see if they offer a style that appeals to you. I’m not sure how and when they are open to the public, but they are very friendly when you give them a call to check.
I have designer friends in other parts of the country who are jealous that we have our own Nadeau within driving distance. Lucky us.

Off in the design warehouse district, this place is a goldmine specializing in furniture peices from India, Indonesia & China. They have warehouses also in Atlanta, Charleston, Boston, LA, Miami… you get the picture.
When you walk in, they’ll give you a clipboard and some SOLD stickers for you to mark your desired items with. Then pay, then pickup or have delivered.
I was especially impressed with the relative inexpensive cost of some of the unique wooden tables and cabinets. Think World Market deluxe, only most if it is actually all real.
The warehouse is enormous, and the peeps are friendly so if you want to pick up anything from inspired coat-​hooks to massive tibetan vintage cabinets or Buddha heads, this is the place to go!
They also have another website in addition to the one above:

My apartment went from «zero» to «hero» after one visit!
So, if it’s time to upgrade to «real», grown-​up furniture and you’re into rustic-​funk — save yourself the long drive out to McFurniture (Ikea) and head over to Nadeau instead.
Trust me, your digs (and your budget) will be glad you did!