Who we are
HTC Home is located in the beautiful hills of Litchfield County Connecticut. Initially the showroom was in an antique brass electric light switch factory beginning in 2010. Two years later after outgrowing the space it moved to its present location, the second floor of an old brick building that once was the Flynn & Doyle Carriage and Sleigh Factory.
Within the store you will find a delightful mix of some new items that are hand selected from various manufacturers that compliment the aesthetic of the vintage and antique items that we offer. Our eclectic treasures add a dash of whimsy and a sprinkle of delight to every room. Photo on the right shows our solid carved marble condiment dishes, solid soapstone carved cheese/service boards and stoneware set of measuring cups.
You may notice a common theme amongst the antique, vintage and new objects that we choose to offer our clientele. Earthy, natural, textural, muted, organic in form as evident in the photo to the right. A vintage clay water pot from Asia, a carved wood ceremonial cup from Africa, a found carved wood bowl from India and other large found antique baskets filled with our new 100% linen 18" square napkins.
Meet the owners ..
Robert was born and raised in Connecticut. After attending Bryant University he began his career working in the information technology consulting sector within the pharmaceutical and automotive industries. Robert always had a passion for art and antiques and jewelry. He began collecting and treasure hunting while educating himself on antiquities, art, furniture design and genres with an eye for curating select pieces throughout as he transitioned from technology to the contemporary art world and Real Estate industry.
Eventually Robert circled back to Connecticut and landed in Litchfield County where he founded The Housatonic Trading Co. Opening at first in 2010 before moving to its current location in 2012 where it began with a coffee house / espresso bar in the rear of the showroom. He closed the coffee house in 2018 so that the store could be expanded. The store has evolved from its beginning and now the name of HTC Home more encompasses its offerings.
Robert met his wife Rebecca in 2023 and she has played an integral role in the recent remodel and redesign of the showroom as well as the continuing efforts to bring exclusive lines of apothecary and gift items to HTC Home for its clientele.
Rebecca is an artist, jewelry designer and goldsmith with a studio located in Litchfield County and has just opened “The Jewel Box” within HTC Home. It is a beautiful fine jewelry salon where you can find custom handcrafted jewelry as well as unique estate pieces.
Robert is also a Licensed Real Estate Broker in Connecticut. After seven years of working under the family brokerage established in 1976, Robert founded Godson & Graham Real Estate in 2024, a full service real estate brokerage firm with multiple agents in the Litchfield County area representing both buyers and sellers of residential and commercial real estate.
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