About Us
Saugerties Timeline
1947
Grand Opening
Saugerties was opened in August by Robert and Sayde Shapiro as they were looking for opportunities to sell furniture after WWII
1971
Russel’s Vision
Russell came home after graduating from RIT and gaining experience at other furniture stores. As he takes over the company, he continues to build on the vision of selling better quality furniture by adding SEALY, La-Z-Boy, and other big brand names.
1984
Big remodeling
As the business continued to grow, Russel redesigns and modernizes the showroom to improve the shopping experience.
1996-2004
Jonathan Joins His Father
Jonathan Shapiro joined his father in ’96 to work part-time through college. In 2004 Jonathan (now the current owner) joins full-time to sell American-made furniture alongside his father.
2012
Introduction of Amish Furniture
Amish furniture is added to the store to avoid selling imports and continue offering customizable, quality products.
2025
Four Generations
Now, four generations of the Shapiro family have built onto the vision of Saugerties, finding joy in serving their customers and pursuing their interests in furniture.
More about the Shapiro’s
Meet Russell, Jonathan, and Isaac Shapiro: the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation American furniture enthusiasts who now carry Robert Shapiro’s memory and dream. While Isaac may not be actively involved in the store yet, he’s showing great interest and effort for the future of Saugerties, just like the rest of his family. Russell has served Saugerties well with over 50 years of furniture retailing. Jonathan, who has over 20 years of experience, owns the store and shows up every week to be available for his customers. Everyone on staff is held to a high standard of knowledge and trust, including our delivery manager, who has been like family, working hard with us for 25 years and counting.
“We sell better quality furniture: it lasts longer, meets your needs, and helps you enjoy your home to the fullest. Because we’re all family, we’re focused on making our customers happy.” – Jonathan Shapiro
Every piece of furniture we sell is built with quality materials and made to last.
What to expect when you visit Saugerties Furniture
While we proudly offer Amish furniture and American-made goods, we’re not your typical country store. Our charm doesn’t lie in farmhouse décor or baked goods—it’s built on exceptional customer service and the unmatched quality of our craftsmanship. We have four floors of American-made furniture for you to discover. Whether you’re looking for comfortable upholstered pieces, a dining table made of the best American hardwoods, or optimal comfort from our mattress and bedroom furniture, we’re here to serve you.
We don’t use high-pressure sales tactics. Our family on the floor is friendly, familiar with our products, and qualified with decades of experience. We care about your shopping journey and look forward to hearing your questions, answering them, and asking our own to help you find exactly what you need.
At Saugerties, you’ll discover that good furniture doesn’t have to be expensive, because the quality speaks for itself.
Our Delivery
Our long-term professionals handle every white-glove delivery with our own trucks. They inspect each item as soon as it reaches the warehouse. After the inspection, we contact you to schedule delivery. We blanket-wrap your item for the trip to your home. Our delivery people will place the item in the house, thru any permissible doorways, halls and stairs. Any assembly required is included. Removal of old furniture is available for a fee. We remove your old mattress for free when we deliver your new one.
Environmentally friendly with less waste, no cardboard, just thick, reliable blankets to protect your furniture along the way. We do not ship outside our local trading area of the Hudson Valley, Capital Region area, of New York State.
Counties We Deliver To:
Weekly:
- Ulster
- Dutchess
- Greene
- Columbia
- Albany
Bi-weekly:
- Rensselaer
- Orange
- Putnam
- Sullivan
- Eastern Delaware
- Eastern Schoharie
Pick Ups
Smaller items will be available for pick up at our main showroom during normal business hours. Pick up larger or multiple items at our warehouse by appointment, Wednesday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Bring blankets or wrapping materials, because the furniture arrives unboxed and unwrapped.
