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Owners, Meg, Jorgen and Thor Sorensen 4181 28th Street SE (616) 940-9911
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Their name says it all: Design Quest. It’s a place where the quest for superbly designed home furnishings, accessories and gifts never ends. Meg and Jorgen Sorensen and their oldest son Thor own the beautiful 28th Street facility that features a 32,000-square foot showroom of unique international finds. October marks the 40th anniversary of the business. Not bad for a concept that they were told would never make it in Grand Rapids. “Everybody we consulted with told us that Danish-Modern furniture had been tried here in the ‘50s and it just wouldn’t work in this town,” Meg recalled with a smile. Fortunately for GR, statistics
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from the supportive Danish Consulate indicated that the demographics looked good for their venture. Today, a visit to Design Quest is a true adventure. Everywhere you look you’ll find something to delight the eye as well as the imagination. “We work very hard at finding furniture that functions, is needed, useful, well made and nicely priced,” Meg noted. “We keep looking for the best – but at the same time that is not exorbitant. It’s something our customers tell us they really appreciate.” Jorgen was born in Denmark, so the couple’s initial inspiration was to bring quality Scandinavian furniture to the Grand Rapids’ market. As their legacy unfolded, their ongoing quest led to sourcing the best designs from around the globe, with continued emphasis on versatility and functionality as well as quality, affordability and beauty. Many of their furniture selections could just as easily pass for a piece of art. In addition, they are the exclusive Michigan distributors of Hästens beds. Popular in Europe, they are made from horsehair and built to last a lifetime. Other popular brands include Stressless chairs – recliners that are made to fit the human form perfectly – along with an impressive list of office furnishings that include the push-of-a-button Sit-Stand desks, modern mobile filing systems and Herman Miller selections. Their gallery changes every two months, so there is always something new
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