We carry names like England, Lazboy, Ashley, Serta, Mattress 1st, and Best! We repair furniture! Weiss Furniture was founded in 1924 by Joseph Weiss and his son, Hymen Weiss. The original location, an old horse stable, was on Depot Street near the split for Route 981. Hymen worked very hard to make the building presentable for the sale of furniture and appliances. The furniture was delivered using horse-drawn wagons and horse-powered sleighs in the winter. The store prospered due to Joseph’s communication skills in speaking to an immigrant population in their own native languages and due to Hymen’s business skills. During the depression and other “difficult times,” Hymen allowed customers with little credit to “buy” furniture with the hope that they could pay in better times. Most all paid the store back and became life-long loyal customers. Hymen acquired full ownership in 1937 upon his father’s death. Hymen’s wife, Freida, became the store’s home decorator, and worked with customers as an interior designer
In 1950, William Dunhoff, Hymen Weiss’s brother in law, acquired a minority interest in the store. They worked together until Hymen’s retirement in 1973. At that time, William acquired full ownership of the store. On July 18, 1952, the Weiss Furniture moved to its present location, Lincoln Avenue and Depot Street. The new store boasted a huge new modern brick building with state-of-the art lighting, floor-to-ceiling showroom windows and a huge parking lot. Even though there were five furniture stores in town at the time, Weiss Furniture thrived, and became the premier spot to shop for home furnishings. In 1972, David Dunhoff, William’s first son, began working for Weiss Furniture, became partner and assistant manager in 1975. His brother, Richard Dunhoff joined the company in 1976, and served as advertising and promotions manager. When William retired in 1979, David took over management responsibilities until he retired in 2007. Weiss furniture is currently owned by Richard Dunhoff and managed by Rick Lenard. Weiss Furniture continues to thrive today, and has expanded its presence onto the internet. Weiss Furniture has professional delivery personnel and "on staff" skilled craftsmen that service and repair the many products we sell. Our salespersons are knowledgeable and helpful. Since 1924, our goal has been to provide complete customer satisfaction, and make your experience a pleasurable one. We feature many famous brand names: Ashley Furniture, Best Chair Comopany , Broyhill, Catnapper, Classic Flame, Twin-Star, Tristani, England, E.C.I., Hammery, Hillsdale, Jackson Furniture, Katy Creek Lighting, La-Z-Boy, Lea, Liberty Furniture, Mid-West Art and Frame; Tennessee Woodworking Company, Null, Peters-Revington Furniture, Sphinx Oriental Weavers, Serta Mattress, I-Comfort, tempurpedic; and Southern Motion. Weiss Furniture is proudly a member of the Furniture First buying group.
