Slumberland Furniture

Slumberland Furniture is a well-established home furnishings retailer with deep roots in the Midwest. The company was founded in 1967 by Ken Larson in Richfield, Minnesota, originally operating as a specialty mattress store. Over time, Slumberland broadened its product range to include a full selection of furniture and home décor, steadily building its presence across the region.

A pivotal moment in Slumberland’s history came with the launch of its franchising program, which allowed the brand to accelerate its expansion beyond company-owned locations. This strategy enabled Slumberland to reach more communities, particularly in smaller and mid-sized cities that had previously been underserved by larger national chains.

As of November 2025, Slumberland Furniture operates 132 stores throughout 12 Midwestern states, including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, and Illinois. The company remains independently owned, with a strong tradition of family leadership and a focus on local ownership at the store level. Over the past five years, Slumberland has continued to grow by opening new stores and relocating existing ones to strengthen its market coverage. The brand’s expansion has been especially active in suburban and regional trade areas, with an emphasis on filling gaps in secondary and tertiary markets.

Slumberland’s stores are typically large-format showrooms that offer a curated mix of living room, bedroom, dining, and home office furniture, along with a broad selection of mattresses from leading national brands. The company’s approach to real estate prioritizes high-visibility sites in established retail corridors, supporting both new development and ongoing remodels. This flexible format and consistent growth posture have made Slumberland a reliable anchor for shopping centers and freestanding retail properties throughout the Midwest. The company’s scale, longstanding reputation, and adaptable operating model continue to support its role as a stable and traffic-driving tenant in the region.