By Sarah Mitchell. Updated October 2026. Independent guide, not affiliated with or operated by American Furniture Warehouse.
American Furniture Aurora is at 1700 S. Abilene, open 10 AM to 10 PM Monday through Saturday and 10 AM to 7 PM Sunday. It’s the closest AFW store to Denver International Airport, a common first stop for people relocating to the metro.
This guide covers the current address, hours, and 8 practical tips, checked against AFW’s page and recent reviews.
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Quick Facts: American Furniture Aurora at a Glance
American Furniture Aurora is at 1700 S. Abilene, Aurora, CO 80012, serving the east Denver metro since 1986, per AFW. The phone number is (303) 368-8555, and AFW lists hours of 10 AM to 10 PM Monday through Saturday and 10 AM to 7 PM on Sunday.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 1700 S. Abilene, Aurora, CO 80012 |
| Phone | (303) 368-8555 |
| Store hours | Mon–Sat: 10:00 AM–10:00 PM; Sun: 10:00 AM–7:00 PM |
| Operating locally | Since 1986, per AFW |
| Nearby AFW stores | Englewood, Thornton, Lakewood (not Centennial — see below) |
| Official page | AFW Aurora store page |
Details were checked against AFW’s official page in October 2026. Holiday hours can differ, so confirm before you drive over.
1. Find It Fast: Location and Drive Times
American Furniture Aurora sits on the east side of the Denver metro, convenient for Aurora itself and for new arrivals landing at Denver International Airport. Access from Aurora’s main commercial corridors is direct, with parking that’s easy to find even on a busy weekend.
Rough drive times, so plan accordingly:
- Downtown Denver: about 20–25 minutes west
- Denver International Airport: about 20–30 minutes northeast
- Parker: about 20–25 minutes south
These are general estimates, so budget extra time in heavy traffic. Use the Get Directions button on AFW’s official Aurora page for a live route, or see our complete list of AFW locations.
Pro Tip: If you just moved to Denver and landed at DIA, American Furniture Aurora is genuinely one of the most convenient first furniture stops in the metro, short of driving across town to the Englewood megastore.
2. Important: The Old Centennial Store Is No Longer Open
If you’ve seen American Furniture Aurora mentioned alongside a “Centennial” store, that information is outdated. AFW closed its Centennial location in late 2019 — Colorado Community Media reported the building changing hands in January 2020, and it now operates as Woodley’s Fine Furniture, a different company entirely.
AFW’s current official Aurora page lists Englewood, Thornton, and Lakewood as its nearby locations — not Centennial. If you’re coming from the south Denver suburbs that Centennial used to serve (Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Castle Pines), the Englewood megastore is your best bet instead.
3. What’s Inside: Furniture for Every Room
American Furniture Aurora lists living room, bedroom, dining room, and home office furniture, plus mattresses and outdoor furniture, on its official page. Use the table below to compare categories before your visit and build a short list.
| Category | What to compare | Full guide |
|---|---|---|
| Living room: sofas, sectionals | Seat depth, fabric or leather, sectional layout | Sectional guide |
| Bedroom | Bed size, frame material, storage | Measure ceiling height and hallway turns |
| Dining | Table size, seating count | Leave about 36 inches behind each chair |
| Mattresses | Size, firmness, materials | Mattress guide |
| Home office and patio | Desk depth, outdoor frame material | Measure your space first |
4. Compare Prices the Smart Way Before You Buy
American Furniture Aurora advertises low prices, but check the numbers yourself before you commit. Write down the item number, price, delivery fee, and tax to see the real total, then compare the same model at another Denver-metro retailer before you pay.
For upholstered pieces, kiln-dried hardwood frames, high-density foam, and eight-way hand-tied springs are signs of sturdier construction — ask a team member if these aren’t on the tag. Our AFW quality guide and AFW vs Ashley comparison go deeper on this.
5. Hunt for Clearance and Floor Models
Ask a team member at American Furniture Aurora whether clearance or floor-model pieces are available for the item you want. We could not confirm a specific clearance discount range on AFW’s current Aurora page, so ask what’s discounted and why when you arrive.
Inspect any discounted piece before you pay:
- Look at frames, joints, and legs for cracks or wobble
- Test recliner mechanisms, drawers, and other moving parts
- Check fabric or leather for stains, tears, and odors
- Confirm all parts and hardware are included
Then confirm return eligibility before you buy. Our return policy guide lists the questions to ask, and our clearance guide covers what to inspect.
6. Financing: 4 Terms to Read Before You Sign
American Furniture Aurora offers financing through a store credit card issued by Wells Fargo, with 6-, 12-, and 18-month promotions on qualifying purchases. AFW’s financing page says interest is charged from the purchase date if the promotional balance is not paid in full in time.
At the time of our check, AFW’s financing page listed minimum purchases of $300, $1,000, and $2,000 for the 6-, 12-, and 18-month terms. The card works like a standard store-branded card — a good tool if you can pay it off within the promotional window, and a costly one if you can’t.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has warned about deferred-interest promotions, because a small leftover balance can trigger large back charges. See our financing guide and credit card guide for more detail. This is general information, not financial advice.
7. Working at AFW: Careers at American Furniture Aurora
AFW hires regularly across its stores, including Aurora, for roles like sales associates, delivery drivers, warehouse staff, customer service, and management. Current openings and how to apply are listed on AFW’s careers page rather than through this site, so check there directly for what’s currently posted.
Sales roles are typically commission-involved, and delivery/warehouse roles are physical work handling large furniture pieces — worth knowing before you apply if you’re choosing between the two.
8. What Real Shoppers Say: The Good and the Bad
Reviews posted on AFW’s Aurora page in late September and early October 2026 were genuinely mixed. Two reviewers named specific staff by name for being knowledgeable, funny, and helpful through a multi-part delivery, while two others reported real problems worth knowing about.
One reviewer described being forced into a delivery window they couldn’t choose, with the wait stretching to a month or longer, and said they wouldn’t shop there again. Another described a short, negative customer service interaction. Reporting both sides honestly matters more than cherry-picking the positive ones.
| What may work well | What to watch |
|---|---|
| Reviews name specific, helpful staff | One reviewer described inflexible, slow delivery scheduling |
| Multi-part deliveries handled well, per at least one review | Another reviewer described a rude customer service interaction |
| Serving the east metro since 1986, per AFW | Experiences clearly vary — read current reviews before you decide |
| Closest AFW store to DIA for new arrivals | Promotional financing can add back interest if unpaid |
Aggregate listings show around a 4.0 rating from roughly 2,300 reviews for the Aurora store (directory snapshot, October 2026) — decent, but the mixed recent reviews above are the more useful signal.
For a closer look at durability, read our AFW quality guide and AFW warranty guide.
Avoid These 6 Costly Mistakes When You Shop Here
Many buying regrets at American Furniture Aurora come from six habits, and all of them are easy to avoid: skipped measurements, minimum-only payments, unclear delivery terms, ignored flaws, rushed price checks, and no plan. Fix these and your visit goes much more smoothly.
- Driving to the old Centennial address expecting an AFW store. It closed in late 2019. Use Englewood, Thornton, or Lakewood instead if Aurora isn’t closest to you.
- Buying before measuring. A sectional that fits the showroom may not fit your living room or front door. Measure rooms, doorways, stairs, and hallway turns first.
- Paying only the minimum on a promo card. A small leftover balance can trigger interest back to the purchase date. Divide the price by the promotion months to find your real monthly target.
- Not asking about delivery flexibility upfront. Based on recent reviews, confirm whether you can choose your delivery window before you pay, not after.
- Ignoring flaws on floor models. Photograph every scratch and ask for it in writing on the receipt. Check the return policy before you buy.
- Trusting the sale tag alone. A sale price is only a deal if the regular price was fair. Compare the same model at another retailer.
Other AFW Stores Near Aurora
If American Furniture Aurora doesn’t have what you need in stock, AFW’s official nearby-locations list points to these three — not Centennial, which is permanently closed and should not be treated as an option anymore.
| Store | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Englewood | 8820 American Way, Englewood, CO 80112 | (303) 799-9044 |
| Thornton | 8501 Grant St, Thornton, CO 80229 | (303) 289-3311 |
| Lakewood | 5390 South Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80123 | (303) 933-3975 |
See every store in our AFW Denver guide and Thornton guide, or the full locations list.
Frequently Asked Questions
These answers about American Furniture Aurora cover what people look for before visiting: hours, address, the Centennial closure, careers, and financing. Each one is based on AFW’s official page and recent reviews, checked in October 2026.
Where is American Furniture Aurora located?
American Furniture Aurora is at 1700 S. Abilene, Aurora, CO 80012, on the east side of the Denver metro. The phone number is (303) 368-8555, matching AFW’s official store page.
What are the hours for American Furniture Warehouse Aurora?
AFW’s official page lists American Furniture Aurora store hours as 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM Monday through Saturday, and 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Sunday. Holiday hours can differ, so confirm before you go.
Is American Furniture Warehouse Centennial CO still open?
No. AFW’s Centennial store permanently closed in late 2019; Colorado Community Media reported the building changing hands in January 2020, and it now operates as Woodley’s Fine Furniture. AFW’s current Aurora store page does not list Centennial as a nearby location.
Which AFW store is closest to Denver International Airport?
American Furniture Aurora is the closest AFW store to DIA, roughly 20–30 minutes away depending on traffic, making it a realistic first furniture stop after relocating to Denver.
Does American Furniture Aurora hire locally?
Yes. AFW regularly recruits sales associates, delivery drivers, warehouse staff, and management roles across its stores, including American Furniture Aurora. Current openings are listed on AFW’s careers page.
Does AFW Aurora offer financing?
Yes. AFW offers a store credit card issued by Wells Fargo, with promotional terms on qualifying purchases. Interest is charged from the purchase date if the promotional balance is not paid in full in time, so read the terms first.
Does American Furniture Aurora have a clearance section?
AFW’s American Furniture Aurora page does not list a specific clearance discount range on the page we checked. Ask a team member when you arrive what’s currently discounted and why.
How We Checked This Guide (and Where the Facts Come From)
We checked American Furniture Aurora’s address, phone, hours, and recent reviews against AFW’s official store page in October 2026, and confirmed the Centennial closure against a January 2020 Colorado Community Media report on the store changing hands, plus current listings showing Woodley’s Fine Furniture at the same address. We are independent and not affiliated with AFW.
Prices, hours, and policies can change. If something looks outdated, email info@dekorideas.com and we will review it.
Sources:
- AFW Aurora store page
- AFW financing page
- AFW careers page
- Furniture Today: AFW closes Centennial, Colo., store (2020)
- Furniture.com: AFW Aurora store profile
- CFPB: deferred-interest promotions
Conclusion: Shop Smart at American Furniture Aurora
American Furniture Aurora is at 1700 S. Abilene, open 10 AM to 10 PM Monday through Saturday and 10 AM to 7 PM Sunday, and it’s the closest AFW store to DIA for new Denver arrivals. The old Centennial store is not an alternative anymore — it closed in late 2019.
Use the quick facts near the top on the day you go, confirm your delivery window before you pay, and check hours on AFW’s official page since they can change.
Planning a bigger purchase? Our AFW buying guide walks through seven checks for fit, cost, payment, and delivery. You can also start from our home page.
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Sarah Mitchell
Sarah Mitchell writes store guides for Dekor Ideas. We're an independent site not affiliated with American Furniture Warehouse. Her guides are based on retailer information, trade press, and shopper feedback, checked and updated as details change.
