Third Time's a Charm - and a First - for Texas-based Retailer Cantoni Opens Third Location in California

Furniture World Magazine

Cantoni, Inc., one of the leading contemporary furniture, accessory and design studio retailers, announced the opening of its third showroom location in Irvine, Calif. Cantoni commemorated the new store opening with an evening reception and open house - an event that marked Cantoni's first retail location outside of Texas, According to Michael Wilkov, Cantoni founder and president, the Irvine center is located at 8650 Research Drive, in the vicinity of the renowned Irvine Spectrum technology park. The existing facility, which has been re-designed to incorporate the Cantoni style, encompasses more than 25,000-sq.-ft. in showroom space and the remaining 17,000-sq.-ft. will be used for warehouse and office space. "When we were looking to expand outside of Texas, we researched several markets and found Orange County to have some of the strongest attributes to offer," said Wilkov. "With its tremendous growth, great location and strong market presence in the US, we see the West Coast as a great area to grow into, giving us the potential for several more Cantoni stores in the future." With its headquarters in Dallas, Wilkov opened the first Cantoni store in the city in 1984, and then further expanded into the Texas market with a larger Dallas center and a second location in Houston, which opened in 1992, then expanded in 1996. "By opening a retail location in Irvine, we will increase our exposure nationally, which is important in our effort to broaden our customer base," Wilkov said. "We also hope to increase the availability of the Canton! line on the West Coast to better serve our existing customers," Wilkov added that even though the Cantoni name has an established reputation in the Southwest, the new Irvine store will offer an opportunity to introduce Cantoni's exceptional home furnishings and distinctive in-house design services to customers on the West Coast. In addition, Cantoni offers an in-house delivery and installation service, unique to the industry. "At Cantoni, we've always prided ourselves on our ability to deliver quality high-end contemporary design and unparalleled service at competitive prices," he said. "Now we will bring that same concept to the California market - with the anticipation of offering a home furnishings retail experience not yet seen in the West." Founded in 1984 in Texas, Cantoni has grown from a single location in Dallas, to more than 100,000 square feet of showroom space in Dallas, Houston and Irvine, Calif. Cantoni's goal is to provide the best contemporary furnishings and accessories from the world's cutting-edge designers. In addition to furniture, Cantoni houses an accessory gallery showcase with unusual gifts and, decorative items, and is home to an original contemporary art collection. Company: Cantoni, Inc. is a high quality, custom-design retailer of fine contemporary home furniture, accessories and design services. Cantoni has built a reputation for providing customers with a broad range of distinctive styles and colors of quality contemporary home furnishings at competitive prices, while offering exceptional customer service. Philosophy: The Cantoni concept was created to deliver high-end home furnishing design, with an unparalleled level of customer service. Cantoni stores follow the "Triple C" philosophy: Cantoni Customer Commitment - putting the needs of today's consumers above all else. Cantoni Collection: The Cantoni line of fine contemporary furniture and accessories is carefully selected from the best new designs at furniture shows in Milan, Italy and High Point, NC. The collection includes furniture from the United States and around the world. Special Services: All Cantoni locations cater to the design needs of consumers with a full service in-house design studio. Interior designers are on staff to assist consumers with a range of design needs - everything from choosing accent furniture to remod-eling a home or office. In addition, to further emphasize a commitment to customer service, Cantoni personally ships and delivers all customer orders to ensure client satisfaction. This is another service that helps to set Cantoni apart in the industry.