The Salt Lake City business, which opened in 1948, has had a few names over the years — from Kanell’s TV Sales & Service and Kanell’s Furniture to the $99 Furniture Outlet. “As times change, we change,” Nielsen said.For decades, Kanell’s has been the place to find on-trend, high-quality furnishings at affordable prices. Since 2008, when Nielsen started managing the store, it’s had a funky yet tasteful mid-century modern vibe.
Before selling furniture, Plato Kanell’s parents, Angelina and George started Kanell's Grocery in Salt Lake City. Young Plato’s signature venture, Kanell's Furniture Source, has operated in Salt Lake City since 1948, but is now set to close. Family recently gathered on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, to reminisce.
Nielsen can list types of furniture over the years that have been popular for brief periods of time, like waterbeds, “hand” chairs and even vibrating hand chairs. She said that sofa and loveseat sets have fallen out of favor in recent years, as people buy sectionals instead. Furniture bought at Kanell’s has staying power, Nielsen said. A customer recently came in and shared that