Morigeau-Lépine, a family owned and operated business that has been crafting high-quality children's furniture for more than fifty years was forced to shut their doors yesterday.
Morigeau did everything humanly possible to stay in business, since they filed for Chapter 11, on June 12, 2008. They were successful in getting outside contracts to produce some Office Furniture and were working on a Kitchen Cabinet contract. In addition, Morigeau was aggressively seeking some private investors. Ultimately in this troubled economy, time ran out, and they were forced to close.
It is unfortunate that this is the outcome for Morigeau-Lepine. They have supplied the juvenile industry with a high quality product for many years. Customers are holding on to their dollars tightly in today's current marketplace. Like new cars, customers are not buying higher ticket furniture items like they used to. While these times are challenging, it is even more important to purchase quality products that will last a long time. Years down the road you will be glad you made that choice over the cheapest item. Unfortunately juvenile furniture shoppers have one less option to choose from.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
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We bought Morigeau furniture for our daughter's room before she was born 10 years ago. It is beautifully crafted with a fine durable finish. I am very sad to hear that they have stopped production. Especially since we wanted to add a desk and full size bed to her room. They will be missed. Roxane McDonald
ReplyDeleteFirst Regazzi, and now Morigeau? I own pieces by both companies and am very disappointed to hear they both went out of business. I am definitely keeping all pieces, especially the crib for future generations.
ReplyDeleteI am from México my wife and I bought a nice crib, a spin chair and a changer for our 3 childrenand they still are and look like new. Yesterday we decide that it was time to look for a full bed for our daughter and looking around we find this info. We are sorry about it.
ReplyDeletePlease help I am looking for a conversion kit for a 1900 series 793 AD #760SDBA in chocolate or latte
ReplyDeleteif anyone knows where I can get one thanks
I am desperate to find one thanks
Ditto on the above. We bought a nice convertible crib and changing table/dresser over 9 years ago. Now we would like to add a desk and bookshelf! I am sorry they have gone out of business.
ReplyDeleteI had heard that a store in Chicago called Lazars (www.lazarsfurniture.com) had some custom made Morigeau conversion kits to fit old cribs. I have not been able to confirm that with them on your behalf. You may want to try to contact them direct. Good Luck!
ReplyDeleteLike all of you, we own furniture from Morigeau Lepine, which we bought in 2002. We were ready to buy more. We are sorry to hear they had to close. Viviana
ReplyDeleteSo sad to hear this news... we own 2 different sets of Morigeau furniture for 2 different children (2001, 2003). LOVE the quality! Of course, now is the time to upgrade to big boy rooms with desk, shelves, etc. I was just searching online to see where to purchase these pieces and so disappointed to find out the company no longer exist :( -K
ReplyDeleteWe just discovered that Morigeau-Lepine stopped producing furniture. Both my children's rooms are outfitted with their high quality furniture and we were in the market for a desk. So sad! Hate to give my business to pottery barn kids.
ReplyDeleteI'm so disappointed they closed their doors!! I was hoping to buy the desk and book cases for my now 11-year old. 12-years ago, I purchased baby furniture made by Morigeau and a night stand, dresser drawars, changing table, etc. I still love it.
ReplyDeleteWe were happy with the furniture until a drawer face fell off and I discovered cheap press board. The cost did not justify this! Now we will have to get a drawer custom made. I expected this from China not Canada!!!
ReplyDeleteDisappointing. The crib and dresser they manufactured is among the highest quality we have in the house.
ReplyDeleteI was ready to add a night stand and starting searching online, only to find this!!! I don't understand??? There are so many of us who are very pleased with the quality of the furniture, yet they are shut down??? I am kicking myself for not buying all the pieces when we bought the crib, etc. I am at a loss for what to do now.... ANYONE have a natural maple night stand???
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