Burke Furniture Lexington KY: What Happened and What's Next

Did Burke Furniture in Lexington Close?

Yes. Burke Furniture held a final going-out-of-business liquidation sale in summer 2026 and closed after 63 years of dedicated service to Central Kentucky families.

For decades, Burke was where Lexington homeowners went for solid wood dining tables, custom living room sofas, and bedroom suites. When a family-owned business serves a community for over six decades, its legacy is deeply respected. Many Lexington residents remember walking that showroom floor with their parents, and later returning to furnish their own first homes.

Following the conclusion of the liquidation sale, Furniture Fair purchased the showroom property to establish our first Lexington location. Our crews are actively remodeling the entire space to create a modern, comfortable shopping experience built for today's families.

Is 2950 Richmond Road the Same Location as 125 S Mount Tabor Road?

Yes. The building has not moved. For over 60 years, Lexington shoppers knew Burke Furniture by its commercial suite listing: 2950 Richmond Rd #1. When Furniture Fair reopens the showroom, it will be listed under the property's official municipal street address: 125 S Mount Tabor Rd.

Both addresses refer to the exact same 70,000-square-foot building and parking lot sitting right at the intersection of Richmond Road and Mount Tabor Road.

What Furniture and Mattress Brands Will the Lexington Showroom Carry?

With 70,000 square feet of showroom space, Lexington will carry hundreds of living room, dining room, bedroom, home office, and mattress collections from dozens of leading makers. While our complete floor lineup is still arriving as renovations continue, here is a preview of some of the premier regional and national brands coming to the Lexington showroom:

• Smith Brothers of Berne: Handcrafted in Berne, Indiana with solid maple frames, drop-in coil springs, and hundreds of custom fabrics and leathers. The Lexington showroom will feature a dedicated custom gallery.
• England Furniture: Custom-built upholstered sofas, sectionals, and recliners manufactured in New Tazewell, Tennessee, offering fast turnaround times on customized orders.
• John Thomas Furniture: Custom solid wood dining tables and chairs built for everyday family meals. With customizable dimensions, bases, and durable multi-step finishes, you can design a dining set tailored to your exact space.
• Archbold Furniture: Built in Northwest Ohio for over a century, Archbold specializes in solid wood dressers, beds, and nightstands crafted with real timber and sturdy joinery made to handle daily life.
• Best Home Furnishings: Dependable, precision-built reclining furniture, swivel gliders, and accent chairs with extensive fabric selections and fast delivery timelines.
• Ashley Furniture: Complete room packages and stylish, affordable living room, bedroom, and dining furniture designed for busy, growing households.
• Moto Motion: High-performance power motion seating featuring smooth power-recline mechanisms, power adjustable headrests, and integrated USB charging technology.
• Leading Mattress Brands: The Sleep Center will showcase complete lineups from Tempur-Pedic, Stearns & Foster, Sealy, Serta, and Beautyrest, paired with our bedMATCH diagnostic pressure-mapping system.

These featured lines represent just a preview of our total floor selection. When the showroom opens, you will discover complete dining rooms, master bedroom suites, home office arrangements, and accent pieces from many more leading makers. If you are looking for a specific style or want to see how our lineup compares, you can check our Lexington furniture store shopping guide or reach out to our team to verify brand availability.

What the New Lexington Showroom Will Include

Rather than making surface-level changes, our team is executing a full architectural renovation of the Richmond Road facility. The updated design includes modern gallery lighting, wider walking aisles, and dedicated brand spaces that make comparing materials and comfort straightforward and enjoyable.

Here is what Lexington shoppers can look forward to inside the new space:

What Is the History Behind the 125 S Mount Tabor Road Showroom?

There is a special piece of history connecting these two companies. William J. and Joann T. Burke opened Burke Furniture in 1963 with a 2,000-square-foot storefront on Richmond Road. Over six decades, they expanded the building multiple times, creating a 70,000-square-foot destination that served generations of Lexington families.

In that exact same year, 1963, Bob and Katherine Daniels founded Furniture Fair just up the highway in the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area. Starting with a single small storefront, Furniture Fair grew over the same six decades by staying family-owned, running our own delivery trucks, and building long-term community roots.

Putting our name on this building is a responsibility we take seriously. Burke was a respected institution in Kentucky retail, and many local families have meaningful memories tied to that showroom. We look forward to earning your trust through dependable delivery, transparent pricing, and helpful customer care on Richmond Road.

Helpful Resources for Former Burke Customers

We know that many Lexington homeowners have practical questions about furniture purchased prior to Burke's closing sale. While Furniture Fair operates as an independent company and did not take over Burke's former accounts or store credits, we want to help point our neighbors in the right direction. Here is where you can turn for direct assistance:

• Manufacturer Factory Warranties (Furniture & Mattresses): Major brand warranties are backed directly by the factory, not the retail dealer. If you purchased a piece from brands like Smith Brothers of Berne, Tempur-Pedic, Sealy, Stearns & Foster, or Serta, your warranty protection remains with the manufacturer. You will need your original purchase receipt and intact law tags. File claims directly through the brand:
  • Mattresses: File claims directly with Tempur-Pedic, Sealy, Stearns & Foster, or Serta.
  • American-Made Upholstery: For makers like Smith Brothers of Berne, frame and spring warranties are serviced by the factory. If you need help identifying your manufacturer, our customer care team at 1-800-966-3040 can help point you to the right contact.
• Furniture Protection Plans (Stains & Accidental Damage): Accidental damage and stain protection plans are administered by independent warranty companies rather than the retail store. If you purchased an active protection plan, your coverage may still be in effect. Check your plan certificate for contact details and submit claims directly with administrators such as Guardsman, Montage Furniture Services, or Uniters.
• Unresolved Orders and Deposits: If you paid a deposit on an unfulfilled order or have a balance on a credit card, contact your card issuer promptly. Federal billing-error rules provide consumer dispute protections, and card networks often assist with undelivered merchandise. You can also reach out to the Kentucky Attorney General's Office of Consumer Protection for mediation assistance.
• Liquidation Purchases: Items purchased during Burke's closing liquidation were managed by an independent liquidation firm. If you have questions about a liquidation delivery slip, refer to the customer support contact details printed on your final receipt.

When Will the New Lexington Furniture Fair Open?

Crews are actively remodeling the showroom at 125 S Mount Tabor Road. We are planning to open in phases, with a soft opening first and the full grand opening to follow. You can follow renovation progress and opening updates on our Lexington store location page.

The Bottom Line for Lexington Shoppers

A new home for furniture in Lexington: Furniture Fair is honored to continue a six-decade tradition of serving Bluegrass families by opening our newest showroom and Sleep Center at 125 S Mount Tabor Road.

What to look forward to: A completely renovated 70,000-square-foot showroom featuring solid wood dining from John Thomas Furniture, Ohio-built bedroom from Archbold Furniture, custom seating from Smith Brothers of Berne and England Furniture, Moto Motion, Best Home Furnishings, Ashley Furniture, and a full Sleep Center, with many more brands arriving and next-day in-house delivery across Lexington, Nicholasville, Georgetown, Richmond, and Winchester.

Support for past Burke purchases: If you need assistance with an existing warranty, manufacturer portals and protection plan administrators remain your most direct route to service and claim resolution.

To follow renovation milestones, visit our Lexington store location page, or explore our Lexington furniture store comparison guide to see how our selection compares.

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