The history of mattresses from burlap bags to Sealy OptiCool gel memory foam...we've come a long way.

The history of mattresses from burlap bags to Sealy OptiCool gel memory foam...we've come a long way.

Mattresses have come a long way from the earliest sleeping mats discovered in Africa and believed to be 77,000 years old.  The earliest mattresses were made from layers of various collected rushes and grasses but interestingly they were topped with a layer of insect repelling leaves.  Even the early civilizations were concerned with keeping bugs away from their sleeping quarters.

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Affordable "Custom" Furniture? Too good to be true? Read more...

Affordable "Custom" Furniture?  Too good to be true?  Read more...

This beautiful sofa and living room is from the Lancaster Collection by Huntington House.  Huntington House is one of our most popular manufacturers that creates high quality custom furniture. We work hard to offer our customers quality and customization at affordable prices. Our manufacturers are doing a spectacular job in creating affordable, customizable and long lasting pieces that will bring functional beautiful furniture to your home.

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Blue and White Rooms, 101

Blue and White Rooms, 101

The soothing properties of blue and the crisp clean feel of white are a beautiful combination to decorate a room. They are all-American and perfect for the summertime. More than half of the people in the world pick blue as their favorite color. It is a natural, tranquil color that reminds us of the sky and the ocean.

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Quality, Value and Made in America!

Quality, Value and Made in America!

There isn't a better time to speak about quality, value and made in America, than the 4th of July. Belfort Furniture wishes all of you a happy 4th of July and we want you to know that we support our country with products that are made here in the USA. We know the importance of keeping jobs in our country and we are pleased to provide furniture that not only brings high quality and value but is made right here in America.

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Ottomans, 101

Ottomans, 101

On a warm summer day, nothing is quite as satisfying as an ice cream sandwich, but an ice cream ottoman? We're not sure if this belongs in your living room, but we thought this was a perfect way to start a summer blog on ottomans.

Ottomans are not just for putting your feet up these days. They don't always match an adjoining chair and they are not always made of leather.

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What's your style? Take our quiz and find out...

What's your style?  Take our quiz and find out...

For some people this Broyhill Furniture Farnsworth Queen Sleigh Bed is exactly the anchor piece they want for their master bedroom. What is your style? Take our style quiz for more information on your individual style and read this entry for several ideas on how Belfort Furniture can help bring your favorite styles to your home. The Belfort Furniture Style Quiz is a fun way to discover your style preferences.

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