Family Owned and Operated Since 1977
Essentials For Living is a family-owned and operated wholesale furniture company based in Orange County, CA.
Founded in 1977 as Star International Furniture, Essentials for Living has evolved into a premier name in refined home furnishings.
With almost five decades of heritage, we remain committed to delivering elevated pieces that can be beautifully mixed.
Founded in 1977 as Star International Furniture, Essentials for Living has evolved into a premier name in refined home furnishings.
With almost five decades of heritage, we remain committed to delivering elevated pieces that can be beautifully mixed.
Our Mission
Our Mission & Values
Our brand mission reflects our team’s shared commitment to delivering elevated design and exceptional service.
As we continue to improve and grow, we strive to build stronger connections with our customers, our people and our community―all through beautiful design.
We are dedicated to building on a foundation of Elevated service and quality, Functional design, and Leadership through teamwork.
Our History
Our Leadership Team
Anders Johnson
President
Helene Guadreault-Johnson
Vice President
Carl Johnson
Vice President
Anna Schweiss
Vice President | Design
Richard Wannenmacher
V.P. of Business Development
Lawrence Ernst
ControllerOur Distribution Centers
Our Impact Beyond Design
Essential Giving | Outreach Program
In effort to bring deeper meaning to our name, we are proud to launch our outreach program, Essential Giving.
From volunteering our time, to collaboration with a local nonprofit and trade professionals, we’re uniting to make a meaningful difference―because stronger communities start with coming together.
For more information regarding our program and partnership collaborations, please contact us at info@essentialsforliving.com.