Our History
| 1987 | Mike and Suzanne Schumann opened Traditions in a newly renovated 1,500-square-foot storefront at the corner of Selby and Dale in St. Paul’s historic Ramsey Hill neighborhood. Alongside other pioneering businesses, Traditions helped spark the revitalization of Selby Avenue as a vibrant retail and dining destination. |
| 1991 | The flagship store relocated to Grand Avenue, one of the Twin Cities’ premier shopping districts. |
| 1997 | A second location opened in historic downtown Stillwater, Minnesota—the state’s oldest city. |
| 2000 | Traditions expanded into Minneapolis with a third store near Bde Maka Ska, serving the growing western metro area. |
| 2002 | To support Minnesotans with winter homes, the Stillwater location transitioned to Naples, Florida, establishing Traditions as a trusted furniture destination in Southwest Florida. |
| 2008 | The Minneapolis showroom moved into a renovated 1941 building on Excelsior Boulevard in St. Louis Park, offering expanded space and improved accessibility. |
| 2020 | Traditions continued to grow with the opening of their “sister-store,” The Studio, located across the courtyard from the St. Louis Park store. |
Today
Today, Traditions is recognized as a leading fine furniture showroom in Minnesota and Naples, Florida. Traditions offers a curated mix of furniture, upholstery, lighting, rugs, and accessories, along with knowledgeable designers and personalized service.
Whether you’re furnishing an entire home, refreshing a single room, or collaborating through our to-the-trade interior designer program, Traditions remains dedicated to quality, craftsmanship, and timeless design.
