The best places to buy furniture in Leeds
November 23, 2018
Now the fourth largest city in the UK, Leeds has seen some incredible investment and rejuvenation over the last several years. So it’s no surprise that we here at AnyVan are big advocates of packing up and moving to the city. Leeds is turning into a thriving centre for business, finance and even culture. It's the perfect place for anyone wishing for a new start. Rightmove even puts the average property price in Leeds at £270,000 - over £400,000 less than the typical price in London.
But once you have moved, what then? With a new home comes the challenge to find the perfect furniture. Be it beautiful antiques, post-modern masterpieces or even some uniquely upcycled second-hand treasures. Whatever your preferences, there is no shortage of incredible places to buy furniture in Leeds.
In true Leeds fashion, many of the stores on this list have a rich local history. Others have a unique approach to procuring new stock, be it stocking up on high-class British brands or simply offering collection services to find hidden treasures in need of new owners. It’s no surprise that all of them have collected more than their fair share of satisfied customers over the years.
Here are just a few of the best places to buy furniture in Leeds...
St Luke’s Cares
Are you a fan of vintage furniture at reasonable prices? Constantly on the lookout for new and fascinating pieces to give your home a style that is truly unique? If so, St Luke’s Cares’ charity shop will be right up your street!
Based on Dewsbury Road, The Leeds’ staple charity shop offers trendy, vintage furniture, without the high price tag that other shops are guilty of. For St Luke’s Cares, however, the name of the game is charity, not profit. With most of their pieces being donated, it’s nonsensical to them to add a price that leaves many thinking they may as well just buy new.
Utilising a unique dedicated collection service, their store enjoys a constant stream of new pieces for shoppers to browse, with proceeds going to help vulnerable and neglected youngsters in South Leeds.
Diverting over 150 tonnes of furniture from landfill, and running schemes throughout Leeds, not only will you be purchasing a beautiful new item for your home, but you’ll be supporting your new area at the same time. And the best bit, all items come with a 1-2 year warranty.
Trash and Treasure
When it comes to used furniture, searching for treasure through troves of unwanted goodies is half the fun. Trash and Treasure is a local Leeds house clearance company based in Stonegate Road. While much of what they handle has seen better days, experienced hunters of antique and vintage furniture will find plenty to enjoy here.
Known to locals as a traditional rag and bone-style shop, there’s plenty of surprises in this fabulous location. Offering everything from beautiful artwork and grand wooden tables to antique fireplaces. Whilst the usual recommendation is to enter into your shopping journey with a clear idea of the style you are after, at Trash and Treasure, an open mind is key. Enter with no expectations and leave with something that you just couldn’t resist.
As one Yelp reviewer, Rowena H, so aptly wrote: “You never know what hidden gems may lie within so I'd certainly recommend this as a place to visit if you're on the lookout for some cheap and charming furniture.”
Christopher Pratts
Established all the way back in 1845, Christopher Pratts has long been a local staple for fantastic furniture. Claiming to offer ‘the largest and most comprehensive furniture experience in the country’ - and while there are certainly plenty of competitors who would dispute such a claim - the quality on offer here is undeniable.
With a promise to price check local competitor prices and ensure they are the lowest in the area, the name that this family-run furniture store has built for itself is no surprise. Offering a variety of well-known brands, including Harrison, Halo, Old Charm and Sutcliffe, and with a free local delivery, you can’t go wrong.
Included in said free delivery, for those located within a 50-mile radius from their store, is an unpacking and set up service. Be it upholstery, dining furniture, beds and bedroom furniture.
So, no more buying the perfect bed frame only to fall at the hurdle of putting it together. Or having that beautiful, new cabinet detach itself from the wall after trusting a family friend to fix it for you. The trained professionals at Christopher Pratts will ensure that your new purchase is in your home and ready to use in no time at all, without you having to pay extra.
With 96% of the Christopher Pratts’ reviews on Trustpilot branding the rating of ‘Excellent’, if you’re moving, this is the place to buy furniture in Leeds. Furnish the entirety of your new property, all with the knowledge that even in a golden age of online customer complaints, this place is synonymous with the rating ‘Excellent’. It’s an easy choice if you ask us.
Millhouse Furniture and Interiors
This prominent business to buy furniture in Leeds has been thriving within West Yorkshire for almost three decades. Another family-owned business, Millhouse Furniture and Interiors started off in a disused mill. But from a disused location came a renowned array of modern chic furniture.
Boasting an offering of everything from ‘cosy sofas to snuggle up in’ to ‘chairs to curl up in & bed down with a good book’. What more could one want for their new home?
With much of the Millhouse range being available in a vast range of colours, materials and styles, there is something here for everyone. The company also boasts a variety of distinct brands, including the ‘quintessentially English’ Alexander and James sofas. Granted, these specific pieces may not be the cheapest available in Leeds, but with such high quality on offer, the extra costs are well worth it.
The Furniture Centre
Be it a Leeds trend or something synonymous with furniture stores, The Furniture Centre is yet another family-owned furniture store. Claiming to offer ‘one of the most extensive choices in the Yorkshire region’, along with price tags ‘that won’t make your eyes water’. The family have certainly retained their Yorkshire sensibility for cost effective options that don’t have you compromising on quality.
Based in Morley, The Furniture Centre has a huge variety of pieces spread out over several floors. With a focus on dining room, bedroom and living room furniture, the store certainly takes the stress away if you need to furnish an entire property. Including beautiful home accessories, outdoor sets and even office furniture, if you can’t find it in The Furniture Centre, you may be out of luck!
For those who prefer browsing online, they have you covered also. With an online catalogue full of ideas to suit any space on your property. So, plan some time to browse everything that the business has to offer. And have a chat with their experienced staff, who are always on hand. Offering advice and plenty of affordable delivery and assembly options on all of their furniture.
SCRAP
Located in the incredible Sunny Bank Mills, Farsley, this Leeds-based “centre of creative reuse” is a community enterprise loved by locals. A must-visit for those who have moved into the area, SCRAP stock furniture and much more. Selling low-cost resources that would have otherwise gone to waste, SCRAP divert all profits to help support local schools and community organisations.
If you’re creative in your thinking, this is the place for you. Find large spools to upcycle as a coffee table, or use their fabulous mannequins to display a much loved hat or necklace. Even better, if you have found that perfect piece of furniture, just in the wrong colour, look at upcycling it. With reels of fabric of the highest quality and both staff and volunteers on hand to support you in finding the perfect material, that dream reupholster is at your fingertips.
And for those who are less artistically inclined, there’s many vintage pieces hidden around the store’s corners. Beautiful teak units, lamp shades, storage solutions and more are available. It all depends on what the store has collected at any given time. So if your first visit is (somehow) unsuccessful, a return is always in order to buy furniture in Leeds.