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Jessica Ross needed a new sofa. And with a busy household, she wanted something well-made, comfortable, durable … and still beautiful.

She tried designer showrooms but was let down by the hundreds of bland, overpriced, overproduced options — not to mention the unwelcome pressure from the salespeople. If the furniture was affordable, it would be poor quality. If it was higher quality, it would be overpriced. If it was custom-made to fit her family, it would take months to arrive.

Leaving empty-handed and full of frustration, Jessica knew there had to be a better way. If she couldn’t find a company that offered everything she needed, she would create one that did.

And Albany Park was born.

Jessica had a simple goal for Albany Park: No more compromises. No more pressure. No more letdowns and weeks of waiting. No more cheaply made products that end up in landfills. Just carefully curated collections featuring on-trend designs, high-quality construction you could trust, and prices everyone could afford but not every manufacturer could deliver.

And she knew she needed a manufacturing partner who could make her dream a reality.

She found that in Exemplis.

For nearly 30 years, Exemplis has been a trusted leader in the commercial furniture industry, offering custom-built, made-to-order, contract-grade products that stand up to the wear and tear of life. Their furniture is designed in California, handcrafted in their own factories in North America, and shipped to customers in days (not months).

Whether it’s kids, dogs, friends, or neighbors … furniture is where family gathers. It’s the heart of your home. And we take pride in helping you create that with livable, lovable, long-lasting collections.

We believe you should never have to compromise.

And that’s why we offer value beyond compare. Our furniture expertise and manufacturing process deliver unparalleled quality that is made to order in North America and built to last using contract-grade standards … all at a fraction of the time and cost of leading competitors.

Your furniture should be made for life — not for a landfill. Our lifetime warranty guarantees quality craftsmanship and lasting peace of mind.

Because you deserve something well-made, comfortable, durable … all while looking incredible.

Be comfortable. Be beautiful. Be at home.