Art Van Furniture Double-Sided Keychain Charm
3.15" x 1.57"
$4.99
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Keep a small reminder of Midwest retail history close at hand with this Art Van Furniture Double-Sided Keychain Charm. The brand began in 1959 with a Detroit-area furniture store and grew into a familiar part of shopping life across Michigan and other Midwest states. From early modern furnishings to later PureSleep locations and a broad store network, Art Van’s changing story resonates with former customers and collectors. It makes a thoughtful keepsake for anyone who remembers the name and its showrooms.
Art Van Furniture was an American furniture retailer founded in 1959 by Archie “Art” Van Elslander. Its first store opened in a 4,000-square-foot space at 10 Mile Road and Gratiot Avenue in East Detroit, and the chain grew to three stores that year. Early offerings emphasized modern and Danish-style furniture. By 1963, the business had seven stores and several partners; after selling three locations in 1964, Van Elslander expanded again. The company bought its Warren, Michigan, headquarters in 1973 and opened stores in Flint and Lansing in 1977. It introduced PureSleep mattress departments and stores in 2009, then acquired Brewbaker’s Furniture in 2010 and Mattress World in 2011. Expansion beyond Michigan began in Illinois and Ohio in 2013, followed by Iowa in 2016. Private equity firm Thomas H. Lee Partners acquired Art Van in March 2017; later that year, the company acquired Levin Furniture and Wolf Furniture. A flagship opened in Canton, Michigan, in 2018. In March 2020, Art Van announced store closures and filed for bankruptcy. Some locations reopened as Loves Furniture & Mattresses, which later filed for bankruptcy and closed in 2021. Levin Furniture returned to former owner Robert Levin, while other former locations passed to different furniture retailers.
Keep a small reminder of Midwest retail history close at hand with this Art Van Furniture Double-Sided Keychain Charm. The brand began in 1959 with a Detroit-area furniture store and grew into a familiar part of shopping life across Michigan and other Midwest states. From early modern furnishings to later PureSleep locations and a broad store network, Art Van’s changing story resonates with former customers and collectors. It makes a thoughtful keepsake for anyone who remembers the name and its showrooms.
Art Van Furniture was an American furniture retailer founded in 1959 by Archie “Art” Van Elslander. Its first store opened in a 4,000-square-foot space at 10 Mile Road and Gratiot Avenue in East Detroit, and the chain grew to three stores that year. Early offerings emphasized modern and Danish-style furniture. By 1963, the business had seven stores and several partners; after selling three locations in 1964, Van Elslander expanded again. The company bought its Warren, Michigan, headquarters in 1973 and opened stores in Flint and Lansing in 1977. It introduced PureSleep mattress departments and stores in 2009, then acquired Brewbaker’s Furniture in 2010 and Mattress World in 2011. Expansion beyond Michigan began in Illinois and Ohio in 2013, followed by Iowa in 2016. Private equity firm Thomas H. Lee Partners acquired Art Van in March 2017; later that year, the company acquired Levin Furniture and Wolf Furniture. A flagship opened in Canton, Michigan, in 2018. In March 2020, Art Van announced store closures and filed for bankruptcy. Some locations reopened as Loves Furniture & Mattresses, which later filed for bankruptcy and closed in 2021. Levin Furniture returned to former owner Robert Levin, while other former locations passed to different furniture retailers.
Product features
- Acrylic construction with white base and double-sided print
- Compact size ~3.15" x 1.57" (8 x 4 cm); measurements may vary up to 1"
- Includes metal ring and short chain for secure attachment
- Durable, lightweight—made for everyday carry
- Manufactured product sourced from China; intended for adult use
Care instructions
- Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid any chemicals.
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Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Warnings, Hazard: For adults
Care instructions: Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid any chemicals.