: After moving to Phoenix, they were inspired by the antique displays at Anthropologie. Roman discovered a gift for painting and distressing furniture to give it an old-world European finish , a style that became so popular that it turned their personal thrifting habit into a full-time curated business. Unique Local Favorites

: Through these sidewalk conversations, Wayne was introduced to Paul, a master refinisher who used to work on Steinway pianos . Paul remains the store's in-house refinisher to this day, applying old-world techniques to restore rare mid-century pieces. For The Love of Old: Born from Necessity

: Owners Roman and Giesel started as a young couple shopping at thrift stores and yard sales to furnish their own home.

Phoenix is home to several furniture stores with deep historical roots and unique origins. Below are the most interesting stories behind some of the city's top-rated and long-standing furniture destinations.

: Wayne's path to owning a showroom started in the late '90s through a friendship with the owner of a now-defunct shop called "Spine." The two would sit on the sidewalk and discuss art, music, and design.

: In the early days, the founders were so hands-on they sold furniture by day and personally delivered it in their one truck after the store closed at 6 p.m..

: When they first opened their doors at 7th Avenue and Indian School Road, local competitors scoffed, predicting the minimalist Danish modern style would never sell in Arizona and that the store would be closed within six months.