Best place to buy a good quality, reasonably priced dining table and chairs?

magiccake

I'm looking for a new dining set and wonder where the best place to buy this kind of furniture would be.

I don't have a preference when it comes to style; I'm just looking for a shop which isn't run by cowboys.

I saw a few nice tables in Harveys but having read hundreds of complaints about them, I'd rather avoid them.

So, anyone know of a reliable place to buy good quality furniture?

Thanks :A

Cisco001

It would be difficult if don't know size, style and budget....

ikea usually provide good value

DigForVictory

If it has to be brand new, then I'm stuck.

If you are wiling to consider previously owned furniture, there are often lovely pieces, with excellent wood & workmanship, at the auction houses.

Not the place to shop driving a mini & in your best clothes but if you look past the environment (& take a tape measure!) & test sit on every ingle chair, you can get some glorious furniture.

All the best with your hunt!

A.Penny.Saved

I'm not sure about the place because I have never shopped there......yet but I am considering a visit so I would be interested in people's views on the place. Have you tried Cousins? They always have "sales" on and the stores/warehouses are fairly large. I frequently hear their ads and sales on the radio. Anyone have any good or bad experiences of Cousins?

19lottie82

i'm another vote to keep an eye out for a used one. keep an eye out on gumtree, charity shops, or an someone else suggested, auction houses.

you can usually pick up immaculate sets for a fraction of the original cost.

daveyjp

We are also looking for furniture, UK made and solid oak. We hate the sheds, but use them for research.

British Furniture Manufacturers website is also a good starting point.

Find your brand, then find a local supplier.