When you walk through the doors of Iverson's Quality Used Furniture on Bee Ridge Road, you're not just stepping into a store — you're walking into nearly seven decades of family history. Since 1957, the Iverson family has been Sarasota's go-to source for quality furniture, and the story of how they got here is one of perseverance, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to treating every customer like family.
It all started with a simple idea: that good furniture shouldn't cost a fortune, and that every family deserves a home filled with pieces they can be proud of. That philosophy, born in a small Sarasota storefront, has carried the business through three generations and countless changes in the furniture industry.
Three Generations, One Promise
The Iverson family's approach has always been hands-on. From the first generation that opened the doors in the 1950s, to the second that expanded to a second location on Clark Road, to the third that carries on the tradition today — each has brought their own strengths while holding fast to the core values that made the store a Sarasota landmark.
We never set out to be the biggest. We just wanted to be the best at what we do.
That sentiment rings true in every corner of the showroom. The pieces are carefully curated, not mass-produced. The prices are fair, not inflated. And the service is personal — when you call, a real person answers. When you visit, someone who knows furniture is there to help.
More Than Just Furniture
Over the years, Iverson's has grown to offer more than just used furniture. Professional appraisals give families peace of mind when it comes to estate planning or insurance. And the consignment program has helped thousands of Sarasota families find new homes for pieces they no longer need — while earning money in the process.
But through all the growth and expansion, one thing has never changed: the family's commitment to quality and integrity. Every piece that enters the showroom is inspected, every transaction is honest, and every customer is treated with the respect they deserve.
A Sarasota Institution
Ask anyone in Sarasota where to find quality used furniture, and the answer is almost always the same. Iverson's has earned that reputation not through advertising budgets or flashy campaigns, but through decades of consistent, honest service. Generation after generation of Sarasota families have furnished their homes here — and then brought their children, and their children's children.
That's what a family tradition looks like. Not a slogan on a billboard, but a handshake, a fair price, and a piece of furniture that will still be in your home twenty years from now. That's the Iverson's way, and it has been since 1957.