There’s something to be said for being the oldest furniture store in Colorado.
Buffeted by discounters and online retailers, the century-old American Furniture Galleries is stronger than ever. Much of that can be attributed to its reputation as the go-to choice for interior designers, and inspired variety of medium- and high-quality brands with limitless options for those of us who like to do our own thing.
Nurturing Relationships
The experience is worth the drive to Platte Avenue. Inside is a well-appointed showroom that feels like a Colorado hug — warm, inviting and unassuming. Neno Nenoff, a Michigan native, bought and revived the business with his uncle, Nick George, in 1987. Nenoff is gracious and low-key, and his long-time team of associates are happy to help — not haunt.
“We have the mentality of service, solving a problem and making a difference,” Nenoff says. “That’s why 75 percent of our business is custom order. We also work with many interior designers in Colorado Springs, many of whom have us on retainer. That’s a good thing for the local economy because they can find just about anything they want for their clients without having to go to Denver. We nurture long-term relationships. We’re committed to customer satisfaction, and we only work with vendors who are in line with that philosophy."
He adds, “In addition, we’re proud to be able to offer interior design from Deborah Powers, our lead designer, who’s dedicated to helping our clients create beautiful homes that balance life and work."
Enduring Quality
The core focus of American Furniture Galleries is offering furniture that works with our lives. Nenoff handpicks the highest-quality brands for his showroom.
“Coloradans love leather furniture,” says Nenoff. “We carry some of the best quality leather furniture on the market, including all-leather seating from Hancock & Moore and Natuzzi, the largest leather furniture manufacturer in the world, as well as modern recliners from Norwegian manufacturer Stressless.”
Nenoff is quick to point out that his brands are his key differentiators, many of which are exclusive in Colorado Springs from his store.
“We have always carried premium brands, but we became very selective when a lot of those brands moved their manufacturing operations to China or sold to private investment firms, which limited customization,” says Nenoff.
American-Made Brands
Today, whenever possible, he focuses on offering American-made brands, such as Century and Bernhardt, both of which are family-owned, as well as Stickley, Bassett and Omnia. Given his deep knowledge of quality manufacturers, customers will also find other brands such as Craftmaster, Sherrill, Hf Custom, BDI and Charleston Forge.
“It’s not just the timelessness of our furniture, it’s the craftsmanship,” says Nenoff. “In fact, many of our customers hand down the furniture they bought here to their children. Creating a cozy sense of home has never been more popular—or more rewarding. We’re here to help you make the most of your surroundings and to treat you like old friends.”
Website: https://www.americanfurniture.com/
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