The History of Pinewood Furniture

By Pinewood Furniture

After 59 years, Pinewood Furniture in Manchester is still going strong.

In 1955, Morris and Ann Firestone opened the doors to their unfinished furniture store at Pinewood’s first location, 379 East Center St. in Manchester.

In 1967, my father suffered a massive stroke and I, while still in high school, took over running the business alongside my mother. I continued to work full time at Pinewood and attended Manchester Community College and the University of Connecticut, where I earned a degree in accounting.

Pinewood continued to grow, and in 1970, Pinewood opened a second store in Canton. Business was doing great as the demand for ready-to-finish furniture increased.

In 1976, my father passed away at the young age of 65. Two years later, my mother retired from the business. After my father passed away, I bought the business from my mother, and have now owned it since 1978.

Pinewood remained strong throughout the 80’s and early 90’s, and the Canton store was enlarged in 1992. Then in 1995, the Manchester store moved to 1115 Main St., which more than tripled its showroom size and warehouse.

The building is one of the oldest buildings on Main Street and has actually housed furniture stores since 1890.

Things have changed over the years, the Canton store was closed in 2007 and we’re now selling mattresses, but some things have remained the same.

When you come into Pinewood Furniture, you can get the real wood furnishings you want, in the finish you desire, and in a place that values customer service.

Want to see what we have to offer? Stop in and see us and let us show you around.