In 1906, a young Lithuanian immigrant named Morris Edelstein arrived in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. Eager to start a business, he went direct to the community, door to door, peddling a variety of wares in Brownsville. He became the first merchant in the area to offer, “time payment plans” on a variety of merchandise including buggies, Studebaker wagons, and furniture. Operations steadily increased and in 1925 he opened branch stores in Harlingen and McAllen. Within five years he operated thirteen retail stores that spanned from Eagle Pass to Brownsville including Matamoros and Piedras Negras, Mexico.

Morris’ son, Ruben, a leader in the community for many years, now retired, took over the reins of the family business in 1946 along with brother, Ben, who passed away in 2009. Together, they operated the chain of Edelstein's stores for over
60 years.

In February of 2008, The Edelstein family sold its 12 Edelstein's stores but retained their two high-end Designer's Showroom stores and their association with Cactus Flower Gifts & Interiors on South Padre Island.

		Julie Edelstein-Best, third generation in the family business, continues the tradition of competitive pricing with exceptional, personalized service. Designer's Showroom features quality name brands like Century, Henredon, Drexel Heritage and countless others (see our Helpful Links section). The well-trained sales staff also includes associations with State of Texas licensed designers. House calls are encouraged, house plans welcomed. Shopping at Designer's Showroom promises to be an enjoyable experience, well worth your time.		WATCH VIDEO