The furniture store in Anchorage that inspires spaces as unique as you are
Boutique Showroom
Custom Orders
Interior Design Services
With over 35 years bringing affordable quality furniture to Alaska.
Established in 1989…
…although the story starts long before then.
It was the late 1950s, and Anchorage pioneer businesswoman Helen Calrquist had just gotten the bad news: Her furniture store, Eckman’s, on 4th Avenue in Downtown Anchorage, was being taken over by a bank, and she’d have to find a new location.
Helen found a way to finance a new spot on 5th Avenue, although investors warned her… it was too far out of town.
But Helen knew Anchorage would grow, so she forged ahead with her plan and found success.
When she retired, she sold the business to the Nerland family, and it became Nerland’s Home Furnishings. One of its most popular sales associates was the legendary Erma Howell, who served generations of Anchorage families by helping them furnish their homes.
Eventually, Erma had the opportunity to own the space on 5th Avenue and put her own stamp on it. She partnered with current owner Colleen Hickey, and Furniture Classics was born.
We’re proud of our connection to intrepid female Alaskan entrepreneurs who have honed the art of getting quality, custom furniture to the 49th State…
…and to bring a little bit of luxury to this incredible place we all call home.
Erma Howell poses with a plaque on the Furniture Classics showroom in 1989.
Our mission is to provide quality American-made furniture to Alaskans at an affordable price without sacrificing comfort or style.
Meet Our Team
Colleen Hickey,
Owner & Interior Designer
Colleen is the visionary behind our entire operation here at Furniture Classics, including our stunning showroom displays.
She travels the country searching for new and exciting products to bring back to our furniture store here in Alaska so you can create beautiful spaces in your home.
With over 40 years in the business, Colleen’s experience directly translates into big savings for her interior design clients and showroom customers.
Interested in working 1:1 with Colleen?
Call our showroom to request a free design consultation.
Catharine Unger, Showroom Manager
Catharine is the friendly voice you’re likely to hear when you first call or visit our store.
She works behind-the-scenes with our brands to coordinate shipping and delivery to Alaska, ensuring you get the best prices along the way.
Catharine is always available to assist you with room planning, design, and ordering.
She finds it rewarding to help clients solve their interior design and furniture puzzles with outside-the-box solutions.
Garnett Morrow,
Warehouse Manager
Garnett has been with Furniture Classics since day one.
He oversees receiving, furniture preparation, assembly, and making certain your installation goes off without a hitch.
You can also find Garnett on the showroom floor helping customers envison new spaces and creating gorgeous new floor displays.
Visit our furniture store
433 West 5th Avenue
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Hours
Monday–By Appointment Only
Tuesday-Saturday
11am-5pm
Sunday — Closed
Phone
(907) 278-6844
