Ethan Allen Repositions Itself in San Jose, California.

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Ethan Allen (NYSE: ETH) announces the opening of a new store located in the Oakridge Mall in San Jose. One of four Ethan Allen stores owned by the Bloomfield family, this new 25,000 square foot store provides over 50% more display area than the store it replaced.

"Ethan Allen has established itself as a leader in style and decorating," explains Farooq Kathwari, Chairman and CEO of Ethan Allen. "From the contemporary to the traditional and everything in between, we are committed to providing our clients with the best in style, value, and service. Our new stores epitomize our efforts."

Ethan Allen's Design Consultants help to make the decorating process simple and fun, whether the client needs help with the selection of a single item or in decorating an entire house. The tools in the store are designed to help customers envision Ethan Allen furnishings in their own homes. Using an online room planning program, clients can see their furniture arrangement before making a purchase. Yet another program allows clients to view their fabric of choice on any sofa, chair or ottoman. Selecting from a wide range of fabrics, the program makes the process of ordering custom upholstery easy. Clients are able to visualize the final product prior to ordering. As always, design service is complimentary to Ethan Allen customers.

Ken Bloomfield, one of the store's owners, said, "Our Ethan Allen stores offer a unique, one-stop home furnishings shopping experience with a solutions-based method of satisfying individual customer needs. With styles from casual to formal, our full-line design service, multiple financing options, and free delivery, Ethan Allen appeals to all tastes, budgets, and lifestyles. We have enjoyed a long retailing association in the South Bay and look forward to continuing to give the best possible service to our customers at all of our locations."

San Jose Ethan Allen is a privately held corporation founded in 1972 with the opening of their first Ethan Allen store in San Jose. A second store in Saratoga was opened in 1992, followed by a third store in Newark (Fremont) which opened in 1997. The fourth store, serving the Salinas/Monterey market, opened in 2000.

Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. is a leading manufacturer and retailer of quality home furnishings. Products are sold through an exclusive network of over 300 stores in North American and abroad. Ethan Allen has 35 stores conveniently located throughout California.

For more information please visit http://www.ethanallen.com.