Welcome Furniture was started in October, 1982 by two salesmen from A.C. Carlson furniture after that store burned down earlier in the same year (since rebuilt). After being joined by two more partners, John Rowley, Duane Johnson, Dick Budewitz and Carl Hagstrom began a tradition of offering top quality furniture at very competitive prices with highly personalized service.

In 1993, after experiencing steady growth for eleven years, the original owners retired, selling out to one of their salesmen, Ray Wiley, and his brother, Wes Wiley. Ray and Wes continued to offer quality furniture at great prices while bringing in a number of new lines to the store. In 1997, they introduced Smith Brothers of Berne, a beautiful line of Indiana Amish upholstery. In 2000, they began showing a wide selection of Indiana Amish bedroom, dining and accessories. 

As early as 1998, with their Crystal location bursting at the seams, Ray and Wes decided it was time to follow many of their customers out to the rapidly developing interstate 94 corridor between Minneapolis and St. Cloud. They finally accomplished that in 2002, opening their new store in Albertville on December 26th. The new store is two and one-half times the size of the old Crystal store with room to double in size again. Business is flourishing in Albertville, and Ray and Wes hope to take the additional space soon. 

Welcome Furniture displays a much expanded selection of Amish dining, bedroom, upholstery and accessories in Albertville. It also features beautiful Smith upholstery and a large collection of reclining sofas and chairs, entertainment centers, futons and much more. Custom orders continue to be Welcome's specialty.

Offering high quality furniture and service at competitive prices has driven Welcome Furniture's success over the past twenty-one years, and brought many wonderful customers to its doors. Wes and Ray deeply appreciate their support, and look forward to serving them and lots of new customers for many years to come.