sanity girl Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Hello,just wondering where the good folk of east dulwich get their sofas these days. I'm fed up of our tatty freecycle sofa but don't really know where to start looking - Ikea is out of the question as their sofas are too uncomfortable, any suggestions? Are DFS too awful for words, or worth considering?Any advice would be much appreciated! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7647-sofas/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
sophiesofa Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I just got an M&S value range sofa and it's really good quality and was cheap and I love it! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7647-sofas/#findComment-239880 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadwolf Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 If you've got transport the Gumtree's for sale or freebies section is a great place to look.http://www.gumtree.com/ Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7647-sofas/#findComment-239881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollybaby Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Dwell are quite reasonably priced - online or shop in Balham (and quick delivery too) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7647-sofas/#findComment-239898 Share on other sites More sharing options...
woofmarkthedog Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 SanityNew or VintagᎬ ?W**F Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7647-sofas/#findComment-239915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 We got ours at House of Fraser, they are not cheap but they have regular sales and apparently people only buy in their sales. Had them 3 years and still like new. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7647-sofas/#findComment-239933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Have you taken the wrappers off yet Mick? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7647-sofas/#findComment-239939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanity girl Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 Woofmarkthedog Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Sanity> > New or VintagᎬ ?> > > W**FNew Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7647-sofas/#findComment-239986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanity girl Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 Thanks for all your suggestions so far - I will check out M&S, Dwell and House of Fraser Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7647-sofas/#findComment-239987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadwolf Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Oh I see, the Gumtree not good enough for you is it?Actually...don't answer that. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7647-sofas/#findComment-239989 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetuniaButtons Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Mr Pounds is right, dear, you leave the plastic on it'll last you years. And make sure you get a three piece, you can't go wrong with a three piece. Down Bromley they'll throw you in a nice nest of tables as well. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7647-sofas/#findComment-239991 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAL9000 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 At the old Woolworths premises on Rye Lane a lot of nice-ish looking sofas were being offered in a closing down sale. But the shop closed down yesterday. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7647-sofas/#findComment-239995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeccaL Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 We got ours from classic sofas (try google) 9 years ago and it's just starting to need new covers. They do trips to one of the big hotels nr heathrow where you can go and test them and also get a discount. I'd buy from them again. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7647-sofas/#findComment-239999 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cate Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Kingcome Sofas on the Fulham Road. They often sell showroom models. Not cheap though, but really comfortable. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7647-sofas/#findComment-240172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanity girl Posted August 22, 2009 Author Share Posted August 22, 2009 Just a bit fed up of always having second-hand sofas that are never quite right. I appreciate the suggestion thoughbigbadwolf Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Oh I see, the Gumtree not good enough for you is> it?> > Actually...don't answer that. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7647-sofas/#findComment-240173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadwolf Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Behave yourself sanity girl, I was only messing about with you. Fluffing your cushions as it were. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7647-sofas/#findComment-240179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robyn0312 Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 we got ours from Nabru who were great. They do modular furntiure so you can effectively design whatever you want. Its also useful as they come and assemble it in your home some no problems fitting large items through narrow doors/window removal etc. All their covers are removable with fire and stain treatment too. We got a huge suede corner sofa with a double sofa bed in it for ?800 - less than DFS at the time but far better quality. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7647-sofas/#findComment-240186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Palaeologus Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 DFS are OK - huge range and at some point in the not too distant future they will have a sale on. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7647-sofas/#findComment-240197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
daizie Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 As long as you can forget all about that woman with the dreadful voice , Linda Barking . Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7647-sofas/#findComment-240202 Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiepanda Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I've had all my sofas and armchairs from sofa workshop, lots of choice of styles and huge range of fabrics. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7647-sofas/#findComment-240421 Share on other sites More sharing options...
baglady Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Trade secrets in Lower Sydenham do a range of M&S, John Lewis and other high street furniture at half Price (and you can haggle). I saw my M&S bookcase there for over ?200 less than i paid for it, i was absolutely gutted. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7647-sofas/#findComment-240799 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 M&S sofas are OK.Also this place: http://www.raftfurniture.co.uk/ Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7647-sofas/#findComment-240811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
woofmarkthedog Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 sanity girl Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Woofmarkthedog Wrote:> --------------------------------------------------> -----> > Sanity> > > > New or VintagᎬ ?> > > > > > W**F> > New--------------------------------SGTake a trip out toward Battersea rise just before you get to Northcote Rd on eitherside, there are a few shops with "deals" going on, but how much are you looking -ish at spending ?There is always the frame & own fabric route with a decent upholsterer & it's not as expensive as it sounds.W**F Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7647-sofas/#findComment-240821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
woofmarkthedog Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en-us&q=trade+secrets+lower+sydenham&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8Trade secrets site. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7647-sofas/#findComment-240822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaws Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 we recently got one through dfs who as you say are a total nightmare to deal with but it is the most comfy sofa ive ever sat on so in the end it is all worth it.. even though we are still waiting on the lamp we ordered 13 weeks ago - truly i dont know how they stay in business.. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7647-sofas/#findComment-241254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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