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| HISTORY In 1919 in Paris France, Léon Tenenbaum founded a company that would eventually become a leader in retailing home furnishings. His vision, to bring unique home furnishings items from around the world has remained true through the fourth generation and in 2009, we will celebrate our 90th anniversary. Elte's family legacy began 90 years ago when Léon Tenenbaum opened the original Establishments Elte in Paris. His initials LT formed the root of the firm's name. During World War II Léon and his family fled soon to be occupied France and moved to Canada where they made their new home. In 1944 Elte and Sons launched on Toronto's Bay Street and has earned a reputation as Canada's leading importer of fine quality rugs. In 1953 Elte moved to Wellington Street now the TD centre. In 1964 to Kendal Avenue just south of Casa Loma and in 1978 to Eastern Avenue just north of the Distillery District, led by the successive leadership of Léon, his son Andre and son-in-law Fred Metrick who married Léon's daughter Cecile in 1953. Now in its fourth generation, Elte stands proudly at the corner of Castlefield and Ronald and is led by Ken, the founder's grandson. Elte's spectacular showroom is one of North America's largest retail establishments with over 200,000 square feet of space, housed in two buildings. Since 1944 Elte has grown to become one of the worlds finest home furnishing suppliers adding Ginger's, Summerhill Hardware, Furniture, Linens, Lighting along with Rugs and Broadloom and has been honored as Retailer of the Year in both Canada and The United States. Léon was passionate about bringing the best products from around the world and we continue to follow his tradition 89 years later, procuring the very best in home furnishings for our customers. Just a Few of ELTE's Customers Over the Last Couple of Years: Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts - Hawaii, Chicago, Prague, Philadelphia, Washington, San Francisco, London, Seattle, Berlin, Nevis, Scottsdale, New York, Toronto, Mexico, Milan, Cairo & Paris Ritz Carlton Hotels - Chicago, New York, Boston, Jamaica, Dallas, Charlotte North Carolina & Grand Cayman Islands in the Caribbean Mandarin Oriental Hotel - Boston Taj Hotel - Boston & New York Léon's vision of bringing the very best in home furnishings to Canada still stands today. "Everyday we strive to follow my Grandfather's dream." Ken Metrick For over 85 years we have promised to satisfy our customers. Please do not hesitate to contact us.
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