6 Iconic Maryland Furniture Stores to Close Their Doors This Spring 2026

Here is a breakdown of the major closures and what they mean for you.

The Collapse of a Giant: Value City & American Signature

The biggest shock to the system came from American Signature Inc. (ASI), the parent company of both Value City Furniture and American Signature Furniture. After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in late 2025, the company originally hoped to restructure. However, by January 2026, those plans unraveled when no buyer emerged to save the brand.

• The Scope: All 89 locations nationwide are liquidating. This includes the remaining 9 Value City stores in Maryland, spanning from Baltimore and Glen Burnie to Waldorf and Frederick.
• Current Status: Most Maryland locations are in the final stages of liquidation. The Rockville location on Rockville Pike was officially cleared out and closed by mid-January 2026.
• The Deal: Remaining inventory is being sold off at discounts ranging from 25% to 50%, but everything is "as-is" and all sales are final.

Marlo Furniture: Saying Goodbye After 70 Years

For many Marylanders, the Marlo Furniture jingle was a permanent fixture of local TV. After seven decades in business, the DMV icon officially shuttered all six of its locations—including its massive Rockville and Laurel showrooms—on December 28, 2025.

By February 2026, the famous Rockville location is already marked as permanently closed. The departure of Marlo is more than just a business story; it’s a reflection of a cooling housing market. With fewer people moving, the demand for "big-box" furniture sets has dipped, leaving long-standing titans vulnerable.

Other Regional Shifts: American Freight & Gavigan's

The "Furniture Row" of Maryland is getting a lot shorter this spring:

• American Freight: This warehouse-style chain announced it would close all 328 of its stores nationwide. This includes the Hagerstown location, which has been a go-to for budget-conscious shoppers.
• Gardiner Wolf Furniture: While the brand has faced struggles since its 2020 bankruptcy under Art Van Furniture, the final remnants of its presence—including reports of closures in Towson and Westminster—appear to be concluding in early 2026.
• Gavigan’s Furniture: This is the "wildcard." While specific locations like Dundalk and Frederick have been reported closed by local residents, the company has maintained on social media that they are not going out of business entirely. It appears they may be consolidating into a smaller, leaner operation rather than a total liquidation.

Important Info for Customers

If you have an open order or a warranty with one of these closing brands, here is the current reality for 2026:

• Liquidation Sales Ongoing at Value City and American Signature until inventory is gone. Discounts typically increase as the final closing date nears, but selection becomes very limited.
• Gift Cards and Returns Most gift cards are no longer being accepted at closing locations; Value City, for instance, stopped honoring them in early January. Returns are generally not accepted, with all sales being marked as "Final Sale."
• Unfulfilled Orders For ASI (Value City), customers who placed deposits on furniture that was never delivered may need to file a claim through the bankruptcy court. The company has moved to a formal claims process managed by a third-party agent.
• Warranties Third-party warranties (such as those through Guardsman) are usually still valid because they are managed by an outside insurer. However, any store-backed warranties or protection plans provided directly by the retailers are likely void.

The "End of an Era" Feeling

It’s a bit surreal to see these landmarks go. These weren't just stores; they were the places where many of us bought our first "adult" couches or decorated our first nurseries. As the industry moves toward more agile, online-first models, the era of the sprawling, multi-floor furniture showroom seems to be fading into the rearview mirror.