I want to buy furniture in The AnswerBank: Shopping

Even the best furniture stores sell items that, to put it politely, are not of the best quality.

Depends what furniture you want (well built ready made, flat pack takeway etc).

I think you will find Ikea interesting.

My wife and I have bought a few things from Ikea over the last 10 years or so and never had a "dud".

We have had an Ikea dining table for many years that is still in fine condition, some floor standing Ikea bookshelves in two alcoves that are still fine, and we also had our kitchen done out with Ikea units about 10 years ago and not had anything break yet (doors and drawers still work etc).

Even if you dont buy anything there Ikea is still woth a visit to get some ideas.

Duncer

M&S do a nice range. I find Ikea well worth avoiding. Great store in Edinburgh called JB McLeans.

ummmm

Wait for the Ad...

VHG

John Lewis also have a good furniture section is you have one nearby.

Not cheap but usually well made stuff.

Kiki-frog

Ummm, I somehow expected some kind new AB member to put up a link as well. How wrong can one be!

Baldric

Wait for it!!!!!!!

Marciau

What sort of furniture?.
Where are you?.
I could recomend some shops where you could get some very good but very expensive furniture or there are / were some good value shops near where I live on the north side of Birmingham.
I do not know if they will deliver just anywhere in the country and at what price.
I am going to look for a table this weekend so I could enquire on your behalf.
Obvously you would have to visit yourself as I could only look at your basic requirements.
The last item I purchased was a chair and that was at the end of 2009.

Marcia

Tilly2

We've got some lovely furniture in our charity shop. Good, well made, stuff. I can give you a link if you like.

weecalf

You just missed out on some nice furniture earlier in the week .alas its sawn up now .Isnt the world an unequal p[lace those that have dont want it those who dont need it

Marciau

Hi Tilly

I purchased a large picture for the lounge at a charity shop. I polished the frame and it is as good as new.
I have not seen a picture which would go into that place better since.

Marcia

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