Jensen Leisure Furniture Extends Lease At Chicago's Merchandise Mart

Furniture World News Desk on 12/29/2014

The Merchandise Mart, host of the International Casual Furniture and Accessories Market, announced that  long-standing tenant Jensen Leisure Furniture will extend its lease in Suite 1574. For twenty three years, the Jensen name has been synonymous with thoughtful design, solid craftsmanship and a high standard of customer service. With an impressive range of traditional and modern designs and styles that have stood the test of time, Jensen offers something for every home using FSC certified, Bolivian Ipe wood.

“We are excited to call The Merchandise Mart home for the long term,” said Janet Wansor, vice president of sales and marketing, Jensen Leisure Furniture. “We are committed to maintaining a major presence within the Mart and we look forward to continued success year-round and at The Casual Furniture & Accessories Market.”

“The lease with Jensen Leisure Furniture reaffirms the Merchandise Mart's commitment to the Casual Furniture industry,” said Byron Morton, Vice President of Leasing. “The permanent Casual showrooms are integral to the success of The Mart’s business strategy, and we look forward to working with Jensen well into the future.”

The Mart is home to the International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market for more than 35 years and The Design Center’s permanent showrooms. It is the world’s largest resource for custom home furnishings and interior design, boasting more than 45 high end outdoor furnishings showrooms on floors 15 and 16. For more information, please visit www.designcenter.com.

About MMPI: MMPI is a leading owner and operator of integrated showroom and office buildings, as well as trade show facilities, bringing buyers and sellers together through market events, trade and consumer shows and conferences each year.

MMPI manages The Merchandise Mart in Chicago; the Architects & Designers Building, 7 W New York and Piers 92/94 in New York City; and Cleveland Medical Mart & Convention Center in Cleveland.

Vornado Realty Trust, owners of MMPI, based in New York City, is a fully integrated equity real estate investment trust. Vornado’s common shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and are traded under the symbol VNO.