Plan a Day Trip to One of Our Furniture Showrooms

Our three welcoming furniture showrooms in Honesdale, Milford and at Lake Wallenpaupack, in Pennsylvania, offer wide selections of classic and rustic furnishings for every room of your home.

Each showroom is conveniently located near local attractions and special events that make great day trips.

So, plan a visit to one of our unique furniture showrooms around any of these interesting events and exhibits!

Enjoy the Hawley Harvest Hoedown Near our Lake Wallenpaupack Furniture Showroom

Listen to some bluegrass and peep the crisp colors of autumn leaves during the Hawley Harvest Hoedown on Saturday, October 14. This free, popular event features games, brews, contests, demonstrations, family activities, crafts, day and night entertainment, fresh locally grown foods, and more on the main and side streets of Hawley, PA beginning at 10:00 AM.

The headliner for the evening bluegrass and folk Concert at the Ritz Company Playhouse is Driftwood, from Binghamton, New York, a bluegrass fusion band with a rock ‘n’ roll soul and a folk-art mind. Why not swing into our Lake Wallenpaupack furniture showroom while swinging your partner at the Hoedown!

Visit the Paper Caves Near our Honesdale PA Furniture Showroom

The Paper Caves at Basin and Main. Photo by Sandy Long.

Artist Samuelle Green has created an amazing large scale sculptural installation called The Paper Caves, which is open every Saturday, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM, now through November 2017, at Basin and Main, in Honesdale PA.

This unique exhibit is something you don’t want to miss! And, it’s just a hop, skip and a jump from our four-floor historic flagship store at the corner of Church and 6^th Streets.

Catch the Black Bear Film Festival Near our Milford, PA Furniture Showroom

Every year, independent film lovers flock to the quaint village of Milford, PA to catch an eclectic selection of movies in an historic setting at the Black Bear Film Festival. This year’s festival is happening from October 20 – 22, at The Milford Theater, at 114 E Catharine Street.

Check out the schedule at the festival’s website, and stop by to see us at 321 Water Street (Route 2001) while you’re in town. Maybe even grab some lunch at the Waterwheel Café, just down the road from us!

 

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Summer Sounds and Savings

Summer is sizzling with a great selection of free live music events in our area — a few of them happen in and around our welcoming rustic showrooms. What better way to enjoy a relaxing power browse or take advantage of our ongoing sales? Stop by to enjoy the music and the savings!

Americana and 60s Rock

Don’t miss Little Sparrow playing Americana, 60s rock, bluegrass, country and jazz at our Milford showroom during the annual Milford Music Festival.

Little Sparrow
Saturday, June 24
1 to 4 pm
321 Water Street (Route 2001)

See the Full Milford Music Festival Line-Up.

Little Sparrow has been performing in the Upper Delaware River region since 2008. The band is comprised of Aldo Troiani on mandolin, guitar and vocals; Carol Smith on guitar and vocals; and Lester Wilson on bass. They recently added Jay Ganz on Peal Steel guitar; Van Manakas on fiddle and guitar; and Mike Cervone on drums.

Homegrown Music and Arts

Enjoy a delightful day of live music and crafts just down the street from our Honesdale showroom.

Roots & Rhythm Festival
Saturday, June 17
Central Park
1:30 to 9:00 pm

See the Full Roots & Rhythm Line-Up.

Take a peek inside our unique rustic furniture showrooms.

Find Quality Furniture Made in the USA

Did you know that at Van Gorders’ Furniture we offer a wide selection of quality American-made brands? That’s right. Made in the USA.

Come on in and check it out!

Visit any of our three big showrooms in Milford, Honesdale, or at scenic Lake Wallenpaupack, in PA. You’ll find beautiful classic and rustic furnishings for every room of your home. Living room, dining room, bedroom, bar, and patio. And, that’s not all!

Made in the USA Brands

Unique Fireside Lodge bar set.

You can select from La-Z-Boy, Sealy Posturepedic, Stearns & Foster, Vaughan-Bassett, Fireside Lodge, Green Gables, Old Hickory, and more!

This American-made furniture is of superior value. It looks better because it is better. It’s made in the USA and it does not cost more.

Stop by one of Van Gorders’ three welcoming showrooms this Labor Day weekend to compare, and enjoy storewide savings. You’ll soon see that our 80-year-old family-owned business is not at all like the cookie cutter big box stores.

Friendly Staff

Get your La-Z-Boy in time for football season!

Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are ready to answer your questions. But there’s never any pressure, just a relaxing shopping adventure.

Each of our showrooms feature Sealy Posturepedic and Stearns & Foster mattress galleries. You can test out the mattress that’s right for you. And, save hundreds of dollars on America’s premier luxury mattress.

Plus, you’ll find a La-Z-Boy Comfort Studio at our historic flagship store in downtown Honesdale. We feature the best recliner prices in the northeast.

Get your La-Z-Boy recliner or sectional in time for football season!

For more information, visit us online or call one of the showrooms at 570-296-9610, 570-253-1860 or 570-226-9726.

Celebrating 80 Years

Be sure to enter the Van Gorders’ Furniture Facebook contest. It runs monthly through 2016 in honor of our 80th year in business!

Click here to get all the details you’ll need to win an $80 gift certificate.

And, watch the video below to catch a preview of our unique furniture showrooms.

You’ll like what you find!

Music in Milford

With the bands booked and the stages being set, organizers of Milford Music Festival’s 15th annual event proudly announced their most music-filled weekend to date!

From June 24^th to the 26^th there will be more than 60 musical acts in 30 different venues throughout the town of Milford Pennsylvania, and it’s all free and family-friendly.

As part of the festival, Van Gorders’ Furniture will present Little Sparrow performing at our Milford showroom, at 321 Water Street (Route 2001), on Saturday, June 25, from 1:00 – 4:00 PM. Stop by to hear some Americana 60s rock, bluegrass, country and jazz.

Little Sparrow

Little Sparrow has been performing in the Upper Delaware River region since 2008. The band is comprised of Aldo Troiani on mandolin, guitar and vocals; Carol Smith on guitar and vocals; and Lester Wilson on bass. They recently added Jay Ganz on Peal Steel guitar; Van Manakas on fiddle and guitar; and Mike Cervone on drums.

Over the years Little Sparrow has invited dozens of accomplished musicians to perform with them, including Thurman Barker, Ron Penska, Brewster Smith, Doug Rodgers, Lynn Reno, Chip Forelli, Sara Hulse, Jim Stickler, Jesse and Larry Kitzmiller, Ralph Housman, Herb Clay, Kurt Knuth, Fred Scholl, Barry Wiesenfeld, Steve Schwartz, Mike Cervone, Greg Fiske and Leroy Seals, and Dan Engvaldsen. Whether as guest musicians or emeritus players, all of these musicians have helped to define the band’s free spirited musical style.

Music Festival Highlights

Highlights of Milford Music Festival 2016 include Friday night’s performance in The Foundation Room of the Columns Museum, featuring 3 acts as varied as blues, folk, roots and indie rock. The free show starts at 7pm.

On Sunday morning, the Milford Farmers Market at The Grotto Restaurant will host garage rock artist Francie Moon followed by the kick-off to Music in the Park’s summer series in Ann St Park.

Click here for the complete Milford Music Festival schedule and printable map.

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It’s Our 80th Anniversary!

Our Flagship showroom at the corner of Church & 6th Streets in Honesdale, PA.

Eighty years ago, Van Gorders’ Furniture began business as the Honesdale Furniture Exchange. Founder Ralph Van Gorder rented the bottom floor of the Jenkins Building on Honesdale’s Main Street in 1936 and placed an ad in the Wayne Independent saying he would buy anyone’s used furniture—“a single piece, an attic full or a house full.”

Today, our fourth-generation family-owned business sells new furniture, specializing in the finest American-made rustic home furnishings, as well as flooring and Sealy Posturepedic and Stearns & Foster mattresses. We have consistently grown and changed with the times, now serving the tri-state region with the Lake Region’s three largest furniture showrooms, located in Milford, Lake Wallenpaupack and Honesdale, PA.

80^th Anniversary Facebook Contest

To celebrate our 80-year milestone, we’re awarding an $80 gift certificate every month in 2016 through a Facebook contest. Participants must “like” our page to earn a chance to win by correctly identifying various aspects of a photo we will post monthly on our Facebook page.

Check out our February winner as selected by our own Scott Mosher!

Decades before social media came into existence, Ralph Van Gorder began building a customer base the old fashioned way. Reflecting on Ralph’s business acumen, his son Don Van Gorder wrote, “I have always heard that the Dutch were avid merchants, so Dad evidently came into his calling naturally.”

It wasn’t long before Ralph realized the need to expand, and purchased a sprawling four-floor historic landmark in Honesdale, which we still use today. Originally the National Hotel, it has stood at the corner of Church and Sixth Streets since 1865.

Although the business survived the devastating flood of 1942, some artifacts, like its first ledger, are permanently stained with flood mud. The ledger reveals that the first customer bought a “Wash Boiler” for $1.00, to be paid within two weeks. The next was a “battery radio with speaker,” at a cost of $2.50—“to be worked out.”

Growing and Changing with the Times

Max, Greg, Derek (holding Jack), and Dylan Van Gorder.

As the business continued to grow, Don opened a modern second showroom on Route 6 at beautiful Lake Wallenpaupack, PA in 1978. His son Scott joined the business and brought a distinct focus on lodge- and Adirondack-style furnishings that reflect the natural beauty of the Pocono Mountains, Catskills and Delaware River Highlands.

Scott’s three sons Derek, Dylan and Max have since entered the business, and in October 2014 Van Gorders’ Furniture expanded into its third showroom in Milford, PA. “We have staying power, a unique product mix, and an honest approach to business,” explains Scott. Grandsons Greg and Jackson are already involved in sustaining the family reputation as a longtime community business with their winning personalities.

Our great team of staff members. Left to right: Jeff Beddoe, Darrell Lavoie, Casey Dmochowski, Scott Mosher, Sean Davis, and Joe Ayres.

Another factor contributing to our 80-year success story is our caring and knowledgeable professional staff—some of whom have been with us for more than 35 years—who provide excellent and dependable service to devoted customers. As in the early days, every team member is dedicated to providing an enjoyable and relaxing shopping adventure, which means being helpful without being pushy.

Today, Van Gorders’ Furniture is proud to serve the Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey regions as the fifth generation of Van Gorders learns the art and craft of a multi-generational family business.

Visit our website to see more. And, don’t forget to “like” our Facebook page to follow the monthly contest and learn about upcoming sales or special offers.

Columbus Day Sale & Our First Year in Milford!

In honor of Columbus Day, Van Gorders’ Furniture is featuring STOREWIDE SALES, today through Monday, October 12 — in all of our 3 big showrooms!

Come see us in downtown Honesdale, charming Milford or at Lake Wallenpaupack!

You’ll find great savings on classic styles and unique rustic and lodge furnishings for every room of your home.

Get ready for your
holiday gatherings!
Storewide Sale
in all 3 showrooms!

Store hours are:

Lake Wallenpaupack: Sat. 8am-5pm, Sun. 11am-5pm, Mon. 8am-5pm

Honesdale: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. closed, Mon. 9am-5pm

Milford: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 11am-5pm, Mon. 9am-5pm

Stop by one of our 3 welcoming showrooms this holiday weekend for a relaxing shopping adventure!

 

Milford Open House

Our Milford showroom is celebrating its one-year anniversary this weekend!

Open House

Welcome to our Milford, PA showroom!

All Day
Sat. Oct. 10

Light refreshments

BIG savings

Stop by to say hi!

We’re located at 321 Water Street (Route 2001), just past the Waterwheel Café.

Get a Comfortable Recliner for the Big Game

Football season is here, and the best seat in the house for college or pro games is a comfortable recliner.

At Van Gorders’ Furniture, we carry a variety of quality recliner brands like La-Z-Boy, England, Flexsteel and Best—most are made in the USA. They’re comfortable, durable and affordable.

Plus, we’ve got a variety of great recliner options for you to choose from…

If you want to go big, we’ve got reclining loveseats and sofas, so the whole family can watch the big game.

For extreme comfort, try a power or lift recliner. Or, how about a massage recliner? It can really take the edge off when your team is having a bad week!

You can customize your selection with an array of fabrics or leather applications to fit your home décor or personal style.

Van Gorders’ Furniture has hundreds of recliners in stock and the lowest prices around. Test one out in our La-Z-Boy Comfort Studio in our Honesdale showroom.

Or stop by any of Van Gorders’ 3 big showrooms for a relaxing shopping adventure—in downtown Honesdale, historic Milford or at scenic Lake Wallenpaupack.

You’ll like what you find!

Here’s a preview…

Spring Cabin SALE on Old Hickory Furniture

Spruce up your home for spring!

All through March, in all 3 of the Van Gorders’ Furniture showrooms, enjoy 30% off America’s favorite rustic furniture brand — Old Hickory! That’s an EXTRA 10% off our regular price!

Since 1899 Old Hickory Furniture Company has been handcrafting heirloom-quality furniture and accents in the heartland of America. Old Hickory is known for its quality, durability, sustainability and rustic comfort.

Back when it began, Old Hickory furnished nearly all of America’s national parks, including the Old Faithful Inn at Yellowstone National Park. The dining chairs in the main hall are the very same chairs shipped and installed in 1906!

Bring the outdoors inside with Old Hickory’s unique heirloom-quality rustic furniture.

Today’s Old Hickory combines designs from the company’s history with more contemporary styles for your home. Yet the process of handcrafting each piece remains very much the same. Attention to detail, careful matching of parts, assembly with mortise and tenon, and the meticulous hand weaving process, make Old Hickory Furniture’s products unique, comfortable and durable.

After 100 years, old-fashioned care continues at Old Hickory Furniture Company, the home of America’s genuine, original furniture.

And, Van Gorders’ Furniture is proud to bring you this unique American-made classic. So stop by during March for some power browsing in each of our showrooms, and enjoy 30% off Old Hickory furniture!

• in downtown Honesdale
• at scenic Lake Wallenpaupack
• or in charming Milford.

You’re gonna like it here!

 

Enjoy the Great Outdoors!

 

A scenic snow-covered lake in Pike County, PA. The perfect conditions for snowshoeing! Photo © Heron’s Eye Communications.

We’re big fans of the natural beauty of the Pocono and Catskill Mountains along the Wild and Scenic Upper Delaware River. That’s why we encourage every opportunity to get outside and enjoy it!

It’s also why we take great pride in finding unique rustic furnishings that reflect the spectacular scenery of our region. We carry respected Made-in-America brands like Old Hickory, Fireside Lodge, and Utah Mountain just to name a few.

There are great winter recreational opportunities near-by each of our three welcoming showrooms—at scenic Lake Wallenpaupack, Honesdale and Milford, PA.

If you like cross country skiing or snowshoeing, try:

• The Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary
• Promised Land State Park
• Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Plan a day in the great outdoors around your visit to Van Gorders’ Furniture!

We’ve got a great sale on Sealy mattresses coming up during Presidents’ Day Weekend!