
by Kathryn Millhorn • Photos courtesy of Seldens
They say home is where the heart is. But chairs, tables, beds, and a really comfy sofa help too. At Seldens Furniture, they’ve turned houses into homes for the past 80 years and are still going strong today. Though times, tastes, and budgets may fluctuate, their team has been a complete home furnishings destination in the Pacific Northwest since 1940.
The Olympia showroom was the first generation Seldens branch and opened downtown in 1946. Over the years their address may have changed—starting at East Fourth Street before eventually ending in its current Legion Way location—but it has been a beloved fixture throughout.
On Saturday, October 9 the Seldens team hosted their 81st anniversary celebration. Amongst the festivities were in-store promotions which ran through Sunday, October 17 and offered one-third off many manufacturers’ suggested retail prices (MSRP).
What do they hope the next 80 years will bring? The answer is simple and timeless: To continue to be the designer authority in the Pacific Northwest by designing exceptional experiences for their clients. And by doing so remain a flexible, easy, and truly welcoming process.
First, visit their online showrooms at www.Seldens.com for inspiration. There you can see pieces for living, dining, and bedroom as well as items for your home office, accessories and mattresses, and even outdoor designs.
Then stop by one of their three showrooms: Olympia, Tacoma, or Bellevue. “We understand purchasing furniture may be intimidating and overwhelming,” admits Fuller. “Let us help guide you through the process; making it a fun and rewarding experience.”
In 1940 gas was $0.11 a gallon and a new home averaged $3,920. John Lennon, Richard Pryor, Bruce Lee, and Jack Nicklaus were born, and the Tacoma Narrows Suspension Bridge (Gallopin’ Gertie) collapsed. It was also the first time Washingtonians could explore Seldens for those special items which transform any house into a home. Much has changed but families still gather around the dining room table or pile onto the couch for movie night. Thanks to Seldens, we can continue to do so comfortably well into the future.
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