Posted 16 November 2023

Proper furniture brand

Hi all, we are moving unfurnished flat next week and we are really desperate about choosing furniture for our new home. We like couple of furniture from dusk and daals(feels like they are same company) but the reviews are horrible. We visited John Lewis today and I must admit their furniture feels sturdy but above our budget.

Since we are not originally from UK, we have no idea if there are any proper furniture companies. (Online or store)

Any advice would be great and thanks in advance.
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  1. Mendoza's avatar
    charity shops
  2. Roger_Irrelevant's avatar
    As Mendoza said, Charity Shops.

    I'd build it up gradually. Also look on FB marketplace, people are giving away old tables and chairs etc. for free.

    All you need is a sander and some varnish n some effort, n you've got proper decent quality (possibly hardwood) furniture that will outlast you, n tells a story. Better for the planet.

    E.g. our "Multimedia Cabinet", Cost £30 from an antique shop. Solid Oak, now houses 3 consoles, centre speaker, Amplifier, TV, Android box etc. I couldn't buy that quality now unless I paid an artisan woodworker about £1,800.

    One exception is a decent modern sofa; we went with SCS, it's fantastically well made and comfy. (edited)
  3. windym's avatar
    You don't say where you are - Neptune sell beautiful furniture and home accessories and they are very pricey, but they have outlets near their large showrooms. We usually call into Swindon when travelling from Cornwall to London and never leave without ordering something.
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    Ahh sorry we are in Manchester. I’ll have a look for Neptune, thanks. Happy to travel if their showroom is not hundreds miles away.
  4. bozo007's avatar
    Buying brand new furniture, with a few exceptions, is always a waste of money in my opinion given the high depreciation. Our experience with the British Heart Foundation store has been excellent. Another good source is Cort - we bought from them when living in the US and also later here.
  5. jon81uk's avatar
    I don't think there is anything wrong with Ikea for what it is, if you are happy building flatpack. Generally Ikea is far better quality than flatpack furniture from other places like Argos.
  6. Timbonagasaki's avatar
    51466664-LE50Q.jpgAuction houses are as cheap as chips. You may need a van or trailer though. (edited)
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