Baer's Furniture – 78 Years of Greatness
It's rare that a business maintains its brand, mission, and values for the better part of a century, so when one does, it's noteworthy. With 16 furniture stores throughout the Sunshine State, it's hard to imagine a version of Florida without Baer's — and fortunately, we don't have to.
Baer's Furniture is marking our 78th Anniversary this year, and as a family-owned, community-oriented business, we want to invite our neighbors and loyal customers to join the celebration.
A Little About Baer's Furniture
Many Florida residents have pieces they've bought from Baer's Furniture adorning their living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, and other spaces. But most of them know little about our company. Here is a little bit about Baer's proud history.
The first Baer's store, Baer's Home Outfitters, was opened 78 years ago by founders Melvin and Lucile Baer in South Bend, Indiana in 1945 — the same year the Second World War ended.
It was in 1968 — 23 years after establishing the Indiana store — that Baer's opened its first Florida location in Dania Beach--where it remains open today.
Baer's Furniture has been a family-owned and operated business for four generations, and there have often been as many as a dozen Baer family members holding various positions in the company at any given point throughout its history.
Baer's Furniture's current President and CEO is the grandson of Melvin and Lucile Baer. Through this most recent round of promotions, many more Baer family members joined the senior management team, including several members of the fourth generation of Baers!
Baer's Furniture currently has 16 stores throughout the state of Florida. The newest and most northernmost location is in Jacksonville — a few minute's drive to the Florida-Georgia border — while their southernmost store is in Pinecrest, south of Miami. Baer's also has multiple stores along both coasts and several more in Central Florida.
Baer's Furniture focuses on offering its customers high-quality brands at competitive prices. If you walk into a Baer's Furniture location, you will see pieces from over 70 celebrated furniture, accessory and mattress brands alongside one-of-a-kind selections from around the world. Baer's also claims the distinction of being the world's largest dealer of Tommy Bahama Home furniture--a celebrated "Florida lifestyle" brand.
Baer's Furniture and the Baer family have both been widely recognized for their philanthropic endeavors. They have been acknowledged for their involvement with charities like Moffitt Cancer Center, Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, and others. The company has also been honored with the Spirit of Life award from City of Hope for their commitment to fighting cancer. As a member of many Florida communities, Baer's has frequently been at the center of multiple hurricane relief efforts throughout the years.
How a Furniture Company Succeeds for 78 Years
Baer's Furniture's mission is to put the customer first by providing the best selection and service. That means that not only does Baer's have to retain top-level interior designers, sales professionals, purchasers, and managers, but we also have to build relationships with furniture designers and manufacturers. Here are some of the brands that Baer's Furniture has built its business and its reputation around.
Tommy Bahama Home
While not every Baer's partner can be listed here (or the article would take an hour to read), it's essential that we highlight our special relationship with Tommy Bahama Home. Most Floridians are familiar with the offerings of the resort lifestyle brand because their furniture meshes perfectly with some of the preferred designs of Sunshine State denizens.
Transform your bedroom into a soulful retreat with the West Indies Bed from the Island Estate Collection. The carved bamboo posts with chippendale-inspired cutouts above a woven rattan panel give rise to the peaceful tropics. Both high and low carved bamboo posts and removable canopy are included with the West Indies Bed, giving you the option to change the look as you desire and store the other pieces underneath for future preference.
Bernhardt
With sleek, contemporary styles that have practical applications for day-to-day living, Bernhardt is a brand that Baer's Furniture customers have chosen time and again. Check out the newest collection: Aventura. A good example of why Bernhardt is one of our top brands is this Aventura 5 Pc. Dining Room. With a relaxed California style, Aventura transforms familiar traditional forms with a fresh modern update and a warm rustic finish for a look that is elevated yet casual. Beautifully designed and built to last for generations, this dining set has found its way from Baer's Furniture warehouses into many Florida homes.
Natuzzi Editions
Natuzzi has been a global brand for over six decades. They are famous for soft, durable, high-quality Italian leather sofas, sectionals, loveseats, and chairs. The Astuzia 100% genuine leather power motion sectional is the perfect centerpiece for your living room. Nothing feels more plush than a recliner that fits your body perfectly. And now you can share that comfort with the whole family with this phenomenal power reclining sectional. It features two seats with completely customizable positioning: an unlimited position legrest, backrest, and headrest. Built-in USB chargers at each end make it easy to stream and connect with your mobile devices. It's the perfect sofa for your high-end entertainment space.
Baer's Furniture is overwhelmed by the support we've received from our Florida customers. We cherish our many decades in Florida and look forward to many more. Stop into a Baer's Furniture near you today!