“In the last year, no one has been shopping,” Lori Hausser said.
Which isn’t to say Sukon’s still doesn’t have its share of loyal customers — parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, many of whom grew up with Sukon’s furniture or accessories in their own bedrooms — it just isn’t enough to keep the business thriving.
“People can’t buy middle-to-high end furniture if they don’t know if they’re losing their jobs,” Hausser said.
The characteristic that set Sukon’s apart is the same one that contributed to its collapse: quality materials and the brands that made the store a name in many neighborhood households — among them, Chaley Francaise, Sorrento Collection and American Journal — are more costly than chain store options.
“People know when they buy furniture from us they’re going to get quality and styling,” Hausser said.
The owners expect to keep Sukon’s open until the end of October. From now until then, all furniture is 20 percent off and bedding and accessories, which include silk diaper bags, handcrafted cradle throw pillows in colors like blush, celery and periwinkle and scores of lamps and mini chandeliers, are 20 to 50 percent off their original price tag.
Sukon’s also carries a selection of children and teen furniture including bookcases, bunk beds and desks.
Sukon’s is located at 135-21 Crossbay Boulevard. Its hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (718) 641-2828 or visit sukons.com.
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