Gary Davis was born and raised in Portland, Oregon where he grew a love for buying and restoring Round Oak Stoves. In the 1970s, Gary decided to complete his own nickel work to restore these heirlooms, and became the owner and operator of Oregon Plating Company. Gary continued to sell and restore stoves, even after his business was eventually sold. Over his lifetime, Gary bought and restored numerous Round Oak stoves from across the Country. His remarkable collection earned him the nickname “Round Oak man.”
Following Gary’s passing in 2020, his son-in-law Howard Thompson carried on the family business and continues to sell Round Oak stoves and stove parts today.
Gary's passion for selling new owners high-quality Round Oak stoves and stove components is what we aim to continue on. Although we no longer do restorations, we strive to preserve the stoves' historical significance and provide families with a quality piece they can gather around and make their own memories with.
For any inquiries, or to purchase a stove or stove part, please contact Howard