Chatsworth Auction Rooms & Furniture Studios,   Inc. was originally started in 1924 by a young man named Sam Lightbody   who  had  recently  emigrated  from  Belfast, Ireland. The original business was "Lightbody's Express", as we   did   moving,   or "expressing" of furniture and goods in and out of New York City. One of his first trucks is pictured to the   right   with   Sam standing at the rear. The business soon grew into a moving   and   storage company,  and a small used furniture store.   By the late 1930's, Chatsworth Storage as it was called had outgrown the building, and Mr. Lightbody bought a 5-story furniture warehouse on Mamaroneck Ave in Mamaroneck, N.Y.

During the 1940's, Chatsworth held weekly auctions in our huge location, as well as continuing the moving and storage business. After serving in World War II, Sam Lightbody Jr. returned  and  joined  his  father  in  the  family  business.
Chatsworth flourished in the ensuing years, as our weekly auctions were a gathering place for Westchester residents through the 1950's. After his father's death in 1956, Sam  Jr.  continued  what had  become Chatsworth Auction   Rooms   and Furniture Studios, Inc. He decided to sell the moving and storage business in 1962,  and  soon  after stopped holding auctions. Through the 1960's Chatsworth evolved into a furniture emporium, buying and selling the contents of homes,  used furniture,  estate  and  antique furniture,  and new furniture as well.   The huge building became a bargain hunter's paradise, as people would spend hours browsing the aisles, jam packed with merchandise .
Throughout the 70's, 80's and into the 90's Chatsworth has maintained it's old world Character, and people love to stop in and chat, or just poke around. There is an ever changing variety of interesting merchandise, and you never know what you'll find, as things come in and go out every day.
Starting in 1977, Sam Jr. was joined by his son, Sam Lightbody III, and the two worked  together  at  Chatsworth  until the  elder  Sam  passed  away  in 1992. Now  guided  by  the  hand  of  its third generation  owner,   Chatsworth  has continued to serve the public with the honesty, fairness and integrity that is worthy of its rich history. Although the latest  Sam  has  brought  in more fine antiques,   period  pieces  and  quality estate  furnishings,   there  is  an abundance of everyday second hand furniture. The store has an incredible variety, and you're apt to find   a   Steinway   grand piano, as well as pots and pans and china. There are hundreds   of   bedroom chests,  dressers,  desks, secretaries, china cabinets, chandeliers,   dining room sets and more.  It's  fair to say that anything that can be found in a home can be found at Chatsworth. Our approach  is  simple  and straightforward,  providing  the  customers  with  whatever they need,  and  making  sure  they are satisfied.  We  will accept any returns,  we provide  free  delivery in our area, and arrange shipping anywhere. In fact, we are currently a regular  source  for  dealers  from  many  other  states  and dealers  from  Europe.  Chatsworth  has  thrived  for   75 years by doing business the right way, evolving and serving the community in every way,  and with our approach  and  strong reputation, we're sure to continue.