Scandinavia Furniture: Re-imagining home

Style is serious business, and no one knows that better than Greg Hoffman of Scandinavia Furniture. In 1985 Hoffman, a skilled woodworker, took a job assembling furniture in the warehouse of Scandinavia Furniture. His dedication and drive did not go unnoticed, and shortly thereafter he was promoted to warehouse manager, quickly moving up the ranks to eventually become vice president. Currently, Hoffman serves as president and owns the business along with his wife Sharon. Together they have established Louisiana’s most reputable destination for international furniture design for both residential and commercial interiors.

For over 29 years, Scandinavia Furniture has been offering the residents of New Orleans, Metairie, and the Northshore a better way to live by supplying furniture that is comfortable, stylish, innovative, and most importantly, functional. With two showrooms in Metairie and over 40,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space in nearby Elmwood, the most contemporary looks are never far from reach. Each month numerous shipments arrive from all over Europe, delivering reputable names in international design such as Scandinavia’s own, Ekornes, best known for their Stressless® line of recliners, chairs, and sofas.

Plus, Scandinavia is the only Natuzzi Gallery in the area and is part of a quick ship program that ensures the furniture arrives at its destination within weeks rather than the typical 4-6 months. The larger of the two gallery themed showrooms features the most up-to-date trends in Euro-style beds, wardrobe centers, ergonomic seating, contemporary dining sets, and office furniture. For those that are always on the prowl for a great value, the smaller showroom next door houses a wide variety of ready-to-assemble pieces, which can be picked up and put together at your convenience for around one-third of the price.

Hoffman along with his wife, Sharon, their son, Gregory III, and daughter, Jessica, are constantly expanding their reach and in 2009 plan to unveil the newest component of their business – an online retail venue that services the discerning, style conscious individual who prefers the ease and convenience of online shopping. Over 900 items will be available to ship direct from the site to your front door. “We want to make sure that customers have all the options in front of them before they decide to make a big investment in furniture for their home or office. By offering inventory online, we bring our unique selection to them no matter where they live,” explains Greg Hoffman.

“Furniture is very personal. You look at it, you feel it, you use it, and you live with it day in and day out,” continues Hoffman, “so it’s important that the selections you make are an expression and an extension of who you are.” Whether you prefer a complete wall-to-wall contemporary look or just a few accent pieces to blend in a room, Scandinavia Furniture has everything you need to compliment your modern, individual lifestyle. And with the service and quality to match the style, there is no better place to look than right here. Online or in-store, Scandinavia Furniture is the way to live.✦

For more information, take a look at their booth space!