Original ownership (1970-2006) The company's first retail store was opened in
MacGregor,
Brisbane in 1970.
Ironbridge Capital (2006-2016) In 2006, John van Lieshout sold Super Amart to
Ironbridge Capital for
A$500 million. The current CEO of Amart Furniture is Lee Chadwick, who took the position in 2014.
Quadrant Private Equity (Since 2016) Quadrant Private Equity gained ownership of the retailer in 2016 in a deal valued at around
A$400 million. Amart Furniture previously had its head office in Springwood, Brisbane before moving to a new head office in Rochedale Brisbane. In June 2025, Amart announced it would acquire the
Freedom business. == Operations ==