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When Cecilio Acevedo decided to pack up the few possessions he had to his name in 1964 and migrate from Mexico City to Los Angeles, he brought an invaluable asset with him. Three years of experience working across different furniture shops in Mexico would allow him to open his own business, which he’s now run for 52 years. In 1971, he founded Mission Furniture Manufacturing, a 7500-square-foot family-run shop that sits on Whittier Boulevard in the heart of East LA, which has sold hand-made furniture since its doors opened. His best sellers are traditional three-cushion sofas which have remained popular over the years.
Street view of Mission Furniture Manufacturing, which sits along Whittier Boulevard in East LA. Photo by Marcos Franco
A framed photo collage from the mid-1970s that hangs on the wall near the business’s front desk.
A framed photo collage from the mid-1970s that hangs on the wall near the business’s front desk.