Century-old Baker’s Main Street Furniture going out of business
Third-generation owner to retire after final liquidation and sale of building
GARLAND, Texas. (August 7, 2026) — After 103 years the iconic Baker’s Main Street Furniture will close permanently. The third-generation, family-owned and operated retailer has begun its final liquidation and the building is for sale.
In 1923, August Marvin "A.M." Baker founded Baker's Main Street Furniture as a hardware and general store in Wylie. Nine years later, he relocated the business to Garland, where he expanded into furniture and laid the foundation for what would become a family legacy spanning three generations. As the business grew, so did its home. The Baker family renovated the store into the distinctive three-story showroom that has become a landmark in historic downtown Garland while building a reputation for quality home furnishings and exceptional customer service.
A.M.'s son, F.K. Baker, assumed ownership of the family business in 1946 after returning from service in the U.S. Navy during World War II. His son, James Baker, became the next generation of family leadership in 1980 and led the business for nearly 30 years before passing ownership to his brothers, David and John, in 2009. Under three generations of Baker family leadership, Baker's Main Street Furniture became a trusted destination for generations of customers throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Now, as David prepares to retire, the family has made the difficult decision to bring to a close 103 years of excellent customer and community care through their furniture retail business.
"It has been nothing short of a privilege and honor for the Baker family to be part of this community for more than 100 years and serve generations of families," said David. "Thank you for the trust and loyalty that’s enabled our family and business to thrive.”
Baker’s Main Street Furniture’s final sale is underway at 524 Main St. Deep discounts will be offered on a wide variety of high-quality furniture, mattresses and accessories. Famous name brands include Barcalounger, Best Home Furnishings, Corsicana, Crestview Collection, Legacy Home, Massoud, Mayo, Southerland and Southern Motion. Management encourages early shopping for the best selection.
The 16,000-square-foot building is for sale and interested parties may contact Britton Lankford at (214) 546-2622. For more information on the final liquidation, visit www.bakersmainstreet.com.