Retailer 505 Imports Opens Online Retail Store

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Lake Charles based 505 Imports, an established retailer of imported furniture from India and Indonesia, announced the opening of an online retail store to serve customers across the U.S. 505 Imports is a retail furniture store specializing in exotic, hand-carved furniture from India and Indonesia. Their mission is to create unique furniture that is built to last a lifetime. “We offer globally inspired items that perfectly fit the homeowners’ needs,” says Co-owner Rebekah Dressler. “The online store is an extension of our retail shop. It will represent styles from several different countries. This opportunity allows us to expand nationwide, while giving our customers more options.” The new store will include two online portals, www.505estore.com and www.505finds.com. Starting June 1st, 2009 consumers across the country can purchase furniture and accessories from the 505 Imports. Standard shipping will apply to all orders. Small furniture pieces and home accessories from Indonesia, India, Philippines, Morocco and Mexico are available on these sites. The pieces will continue with the 505 Imports five furniture styles including, Bohemian, Coastal Cottage, French Villa, Nature Inspired, and Rustic Redefined. In addition to the E-store, 505 Imports has joined the world of social networking with a Twitter account. Dressler believes the value of interacting with consumers, retailers and even friends in an online forum is a huge benefit to her business. About 505 Imports: 505 Imports is the result of a mother and daughter’s global perspective and their passion for beautiful furnishings. Based out of Lake Charles, Louisiana 505 Imports provides beautiful mahogany, teak and shee-sham furniture from India and Indonesia. Importing directly from their own factories in these countries has enabled them to offer beautiful, eclectic, one-of-a-kind furniture at amazing prices.