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How many stores in Oyster Bay have a line of people waiting for it to open up on a daily basis?  The answer is one, the Attic Door.  The popular furniture consignment shop, located at 33 East Main Street, Oyster Bay, owned and operated by Jean and Bruce Tiberio, has been a fixture in the hamlet for well over 30 years.  Mrs. Tiberio, Bruce's mother, was the original owner, taking over from Mrs. Hawxhurst at 17 East Main Street, Oyster Bay, in 1969.  It was then a clothing store with a furniture store next door.

Bruce worked with his mother and has been in the business for over 30 years.  When his mother retired, he moved to the present location and has been there for fifteen years, operating just the furniture store.

"We run the Attic Door as a consignment shop," Jean said.  "People call us when they're moving, decorating or just want to get rid of things.  Our split is 50/50 on the selling price of each item, satisfying both parties.  Merchandise is priced reasonably and customers appear happy with the results, stopping by frequently to check on the ever-changing variety."

Married for 30 years, the Tiberios lived briefly in Vermont.  "I was born and raised in Oyster Bay...so were my parents and my grandparents lived here, too," Jean explained.  "We used to bring things down from Vermont to sell in the store, but occasionally did not have an opportunity to move the items into the store because they were sold right on the sidewalk.  Finally we realized that Oyster Bay really is a unique place and so back we came to this little town we both knew and loved."

The Attic Door furniture is priced to sell and each day brings a new selection.  There are dining sets, bedroom ensembles, with all related accessories, individual pieces from living room and patio furniture, dishes, lamps, tables, pictures and paintings.  There are dolls, doll furniture, books and games.  Anything that is in a house can be found at the Attic Door.  "Most of our customers come to us by word of mouth and I send checks to Florida regularly," Jean said as she laughed in amazement at the success of their venture.

Small items, such as glassware, dishes and vases, are displayed on shelves where it is easy to see them and decide if there is something you can add to your own collection.

An aisle, which leads around the store, is kept open at all times so customers can move easily and at their leisure.  All purchases are by cash or checks only. 

-from Business Spotlight by Christine Neilson, Oyster Bay Guardian