Last updated on November 30th, 2023 at 09:34 pm
According to Statista, the furniture market in Kenya is expected to grow by 8.44% annually from 2023 to 2028. The largest segment in this market is Living Room Furniture, with a market volume of Ksh 31.8 billion in 2023 alone.
Whether you’re setting up a new home, revamping your office furniture, or simply looking for a comfier seat to unwind in, choosing the right furniture is a decision that speaks volumes about your taste and lifestyle.
In a bustling city like Nairobi, where new furniture stores are sprouting up almost every month, making that choice can be overwhelming.
That’s why we’ve curated this comprehensive guide to help you navigate through the best places to buy furniture in Nairobi.
From eco-friendly options to luxurious bespoke pieces, wicker furniture, and even modular furniture, we’ve got something to fit every style and budget.
Read on to find your next statement piece:
1. Odds and Ends: Eco-Friendly Excellence
Odds & Ends has been in the business for 35 years and has established itself as a leading furniture store in Kenya. They sell locally manufactured domestic furniture and sofa sets using practical & eco-friendly manufacturing processes that minimize costs without compromising on quality.
Their furniture style is highly influenced by colonial & rustic furniture which has become their trademark. Additionally, they also import a variety of furniture, antiques, sofa sets, and residential decor items & accessories.
They sell Living room furniture, office furniture, Bedroom furniture, Dining room furniture, Study room furniture, Bistro furniture, and outdoor patio furniture. They offer great discounts and offers and have great mid-year sales. They are located in;-
Nairobi
- Flagship showroom Located along Mombasa Road, Opposite Sameer Business Park Next to Lab & Allied
- Westlands showroom Located at Corner Plaza, 2nd floor, Parklands road
Kisumu
Kisumu showroom which is located at the Mega City Mall, Ground Floor, the New Extension.
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2. Victoria Courts: One-Stop Luxury
Victoria Courts are known to offer a unique shopping experience and their showrooms feature a wide range of products under one roof. They also offer a distinctive customer service that is second to none. Products sold include office furniture, living room furniture, Bedroom furniture, Dining room furniture, Furniture to be used in entertainment places, and home décor. They have deals on furniture running throughout the year including Black Friday in November.
They have branches in:
Nairobi
- Westlands- Parklands Road, Garden City Mall – Thika Road
- Mombasa Road near Panari group
- And they have a warehouse in Wall Street Business Park along Mombasa Road.
They do deliveries country-wide.
Victoria Courts have a sister store called Victoria Furnitures that specializes in office furniture. This particular store is located in Victoria Court in Parklands, Nairobi.
3. Carrefour: Budget-Friendly Variety
Carrefour offers a variety of quality home furniture. They have offers running throughout the year. They have multiple stores located at:
Nairobi:
- Carrefour Mega, Ground Floor, Nakumatt Mega, Uhuru Highway.
- Carrefour Sarit, Karuna Road Sarit Center.
- Carrefour Galleria, Galleria mall, Langata Road.
- Carrefour Thika Road Mall, Thika road.
- Carrefour Village market mall, Limuru Road.
- Carrefour the Hub mall, Karen.
- Carrefour Junction Mall, Ngong Road.
- Carrefour Two Rivers mall, Off Limuru Road.
4. Ashley’s Furniture/Fairdeal Furniture: American Craftsmanship
Fairdeal Furniture currently owns the Kenyan franchise for the US furniture giant Ashely’s Furniture Industries. They are a world-class store selling quality furniture made by master craftsmen.
Their products range from living room furniture, Bedroom furniture, Dining room furniture, office furniture and outdoor furniture.
They sell their furniture in themes – Urbanology for those with eclectic taste, Vintage Casual for timeless style, Contemporary Living that is fresh and inviting, New Traditions that combines classic styles with modern ones, Grand Elegance, Family spaces and Mane & Mason: classic styles. They also sell furniture in collections.
They have end-of-year sales (sometimes with deals up to 50% off) that run from the End of October to the beginning of January and have running offers throughout the year. At the moment, they have 3 Ashley’s Furniture stores:
Nairobi
- Two Rivers Mall- Limuru Road,
- Mombasa Road- Kellico complex next to Equity Bank,
- Westlands- Sarit Centre – Pio Gama Pinto Rd Karuna road,
Fairdeal furniture also operates its own stores. These stores can be found at:
Mombasa
- The Old Kilindini road next to the best lady stalls (Former bank of Baroda)
- Fairdeal plaza along the Mombasa-Malindi highway
Nakuru
- Tapoo’s complex opposite KFC Westside mall
Malindi
- Opposite Jogi motors next to Shell plaza
Eldoret-
- Fims building Oloo street
Voi
- Teita Distributors building next to Baraka Bookshop
Kisumu
- Along Obote Road opposite Kingsway tires.
5. Furniture Elegance: Local Innovation
A fully-owned Kenyan company that was founded in 2002. They specialize in a wide range of furniture products for the home (living room, dining room, kitchen, and bedroom), outdoor, and office.
They have a fully-fledged factory for local production and not only offer ready-made furniture but also bespoke furniture. They also offer online shopping options and do deliveries.
They have mid-year sales running from June to July. They are located at Muranga Road, Near Paramount Plaza Nairobi.
6. Palais Eleganza Furniture: Corporate Chic
They pride themselves in offering quality and affordable products and great after-sale services. They sell home and office furniture targeting corporate clients and the public sector.
Their furniture is made from both local and imported raw materials. They are located on the 1st Floor, Kose Heights Building, Argwings Kodhek Road, Hurlingham- Nairobi.
7. Funkidz Kenya: Kids’ Dreamland
They provide funky, functional, and colorful furniture for kids. They manufacture their products using the latest technology in order to produce unique products that leave a lasting impression.
The process of making their furniture is made to comply with the highest safety standards, so that the end product is ready and safe to use.
Funkidz delivers countrywide to families or institutions. Their factory is in Kikuyu town where they also have a showroom.
8. Safvic Furniture: Decade-Long Durability
With more than 10 years in the business, they pride themselves in offering durable products. They offer both ready-made and customized products and also do deliveries. They sell Home furniture that includes- Bedroom furniture, Living Room furniture and dining room furniture. They are located at Desai road, Ngara, Near Equity bank, Nairobi.
9. Mango Furniture Kenya: Craftsmanship Meets Quality
Founded in 1988, Mango Furniture offers both ready-made and bespoke furniture. They source their wood from Kenya or the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The hardware fittings (hinges, locks, drawer runners, etc.) are imported from Hafele, Nargold, Germany. They sell home furniture, office furniture, outdoor furniture, school furniture, and hotel and restaurant furniture.
They have a showroom at Tourism Fund Building, Valley Road, Ground Floor and a workshop at Migwani Road, Industrial Area.
10. Tangerine Furniture: Modern Aesthetics
They have created a niche for creating timeless sofas that embody our culture and define their client’s persona. Their furniture themes are contemporary, mid-century, and modern for classical and domestic furniture. They sell home furniture (living room, bedroom, and dining room) and office furniture. They are located Along Ngara Road, YTL Center, 6th Floor, Nairobi.
11. Furniture Palace: Contemporary Comfort
Founded in 2002 Furniture Palace sells contemporary furniture ranging from, office furniture, outdoor furniture, bedroom furniture, kitchen furniture, dining room furniture to living room furniture.
They also have an online shopping website. They offer end-of-year sales that run from October to January. They have stores in;-
Nairobi
- DTB Centre, Opposite Parkside Towers, Mombasa Road
- Thika Road Mall (TRM), Ground & 1st Floor- Thika super Highway
- The Hub Mall-Karen,
- Allianz Plaza- Ground & 1st Floor 96 Riverside Drive,
- Avenue 19, Musa Gitau Road, Off Waiyaki Way
Mombasa
Next to Little Theatre Club, Mbaraki Road
Eldoret
Eagle Centre, Kisumu Road
12. Little Cribs: Child-Focused Design
A Kenyan design house that specializes in creating educational and fun furniture for children. They specifically sell bedding furniture, activity/playing furniture, storage furniture, nursery furniture, and accessories.
They are located at Kileleshwa, off Oloitoktok Road, Maroon gate near the junction of Oloitoktok and Kieni Roads.
13. Inzu furnishings: European Elegance
They offer bespoke and ready-made distinctive home (living room, dining room, and bedroom) furnishing. Their themes are timeless European or African, sophisticated contemporary, and traditional.
They have an ongoing sale They are located at Muringa Groove on Muringa Drive, Kilimani, Nairobi.
14. Rosewood Furniture: Office Innovations
They are your go-to shop for all your office furniture needs. They sell innovative and handcrafted office furniture. They are located at Westlands after the Mirage, Chiromo Business Park, Chiromo Rd, Nairobi.
15. Ayanah Furniture & Interiors: Bespoke Beauty
They specialize in offering bespoke furniture. This means that you can choose the fabrics, the wood type, the color, the design, the shape, and the measurements of your individualized furniture pieces.
The products sold are Living room furniture, kitchen & dining room furniture, Bedroom furniture, outdoor furniture, Kids & baby room furniture, and bar and restaurant furniture. They have stores in;-
They have stores in:
Nairobi
- Ground Floor, Darosa Plaza, Karen Road (middle section next to Karen Professional Centre), Karen.
- Mezzanine Floor, Krishna Centre, along Woodvale Grove, Westlands.
16. Lockwood Furniture: Mahogany Magic
A furniture shop that designs, crafts, and sells unique Mahogany products. They sell living room, dining room, and bedroom furniture.
They have periodic sales from September to October. They are located at Gateway Mall, Syokimau, Nairobi.
17. Doğtaş Exclusive Kenya: Turkish Luxury
They are a home for quality home furnishing collections. They sell living room, dining room, bedroom, and kids’ room furniture.
They have periodic offers that are currently running. They are located at:
Nairobi
- Sclater’s house, 18 Parklands Road.
- Crater Automotive Tower, St James Mombasa Road.
18. House of Pallets: Pallet Perfection
They are experts in pallet furniture and crates. They make concepts come to reality from your own designs. Visit them to craft bespoke furniture from your imagination or from inspiration. They are located at Kahawa Wendani, Nairobi.
19. La Palette Furniture & Décor: Recycled Chic
They offer a wide range of both interior and exterior designs all handmade from recycled wooden pallets, customized to fit your space and style. They offer customized home and outdoor furniture. They are located at Karengata Park, off marula lane, Karen, Nairobi.
20. Fundiz Furniture: Affordable Style
They sell office furniture, dining room & kitchen furniture, living room furniture, Kids furniture and bedroom furniture. They currently have an ongoing sale in the month of November where they’re offering up to 35% off on their goods. They are located at Applewood Adams, Ngong Road, Nairobi.
21. Dinku Furniture: Minimalist Marvels
They are a locally owned company obsessed with quality furniture that embodies the ‘less is more’ school of design.
Dinku Furniture uses local and imported fabrics and the driest native hardwood. They sell home furnishings.
They are located at Shabro Industrial Park, next to Astrol Petrol Station, Mombasa Road, Nairobi.
22. Tile & Carpet Center: Classic Choices
Tile & Carpet Center offers high-quality, classic furniture that is nothing short of stylish and contemporary. They sell home (bedroom, dining room, and living room) and office furniture.
They have an annual sale that runs from June to July. They are located at:
Nairobi
- Parkside Towers, Mombasa Road
- Westlands, Mashiara Park, Loresho
Mombasa
Lecol Building, Mbaraki Road
Kisumu
Obote Road, near KCB Ugunja.
23. Sunny Daze Furniture: Wicker Wonders
With over 22 years in business, they have specialized in selling cane and wicker furniture. They make handmade furniture and also restore rare and prized antiques. They make their outdoor and indoor furniture using Mvuli Timber. They have an end-of-year sale that runs from October to January.
They are located at:
Nairobi
Peponi Gardens off Peponi Road.
Mombasa
Mt. Kenya Road (Off Links Road)
24. Rambo Colour cane: Rattan Royalty
Founded in 1982, they are the market leaders in producing cane furniture made from simulated Rattan and Bamboo. They offer a wide range of hand-woven and cane furniture for both outdoor and indoor furniture. They are located at Kellico Complex, Imara Daima, Mombasa Road Nairobi.
25. Furniture & Garden: Timeless Elegance
The Furniture & Garden Factory, situated in Thome Garden Estate, Nairobi, serves as a prime location for those seeking both quality and affordability in furniture. The showrooms at this establishment offer an array of stylish, high-quality pieces, all available under one roof. The company’s mission centers around enhancing living spaces with carefully crafted furniture that draws on timeless design principles.
The selection at The Furniture & Garden Factory covers a broad spectrum of categories, such as living room, bedroom, dining room, and office furniture. The company aims to offer more than mere furniture pieces; it provides an avenue for transforming living spaces into havens of comfort and elegance.
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Friday: 10 am–8 pm
- Saturday: 10 am–8 pm
- Sunday: 11:30 am–8 pm
Delivery Options: The Furniture & Garden Factory extends flexible delivery options across the country, adding convenience to the shopping experience. Whether a customer is in need of a single item or a complete room set, the company ensures safe and timely delivery to their doorstep.
26. Ngong’ Road: Artisanal Allure
Ngong’ Road has over years established itself as a source of high-quality furniture that is popular with locals and expats alike. The furniture is usually handmade from locally sourced hardwood, and is very durable; we have witnessed a lot of expats take their Ngong road furniture when moving to Europe, Australia, and the USA.
Since most of the sellers are Jua Kali artisans, you can watch them create the actual items and gauge your trust levels. Visit them to test the quality of their products — you will often see them by the roadside.
A couple of notable mentions include Bargain Furniture located near Ngong bus terminus, off Ngong Road, and Ronjo Furnitures opposite Emmanuel Garden building.
27. Honourable mention: IKEA
Swedish giant IKEA is the biggest furniture manufacturer and seller on earth. They do not currently have any stores in Kenya, and only have operations in two African countries: Egypt and Morocco. However, we do interact with a lot of IKEA furniture when executing international moves requiring assembly and setting up. As such, they are worth a mention.
IKEA is known for its innovation and in the mid-20th Century invented the concept of flat-pack furniture. Using this system, furniture is usually shipped in a compact disassembled state so as to occupy less space in the shipping vessel. The model is so efficient that the company actually sells flat-pack houses for a fraction of the cost of a regular home – no estate agent required.
Here’s a few more facts about IKEA:
- IKEA owns more than 250,000 acres of forests in Europe
- IKEA Consumes about 1% of the world’s total timber production every year.
- They operate about 430 stores worldwide, employing more than 200,000 people.
- Their stores are run on a franchise model which is reputed to be one of the most expensive in the world.
- The average size of an IKEA store is about 300,000 square feet — about the size of 42 tennis courts.
- More copies of the IKEA catalogue are printed than the Bible
Conclusion
Furniture stores strive to offer the best as they expand their clientele. They want to create their own niche and a wide variety of products so as to cater to as many customers as possible. The furniture stores listed above are all well-reviewed and have been proven to offer the best. So whether you are moving to your new house or want to buy furniture for your business, the above stores will fulfill your furniture needs.
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Summary of the Best Furniture Shops in Nairobi
Furniture shop | Key offerings/propositions |
Odds and Ends | Long-standing reputation for selling locally manufactured domestic furniture with colonial and rustic designs, as well as imported furniture, antiques, sofa sets, and decor items. Offers discounts and has mid-year sales. |
Victoria Courts | Unique shopping experience with a wide range of furniture products under one roof. Offers distinctive customer service and regular deals, including Black Friday sales. |
Carrefour | Offers a variety of quality home furniture with year-round offers at multiple locations in Nairobi. |
Ashley’s Furniture / Fairdeal Furniture | Sells quality furniture made by master craftsmen in various styles and collections, with end-of-year sales and running offers. Multiple stores in Nairobi. |
Furniture Elegance | Specializes in a wide range of furniture products for home, office, and outdoor spaces. Offers both ready-made and bespoke furniture, with mid-year sales. |
Palais Eleganza Furniture | Offers quality and affordable home and office furniture, made from local and imported materials, with a focus on corporate clients and the public sector. |
Funkidz Kenya | Provides funky, colorful, and safe furniture for kids, manufactured using advanced technology and compliance with safety standards. |
Safvic Furniture | Offers durable home furniture with both ready-made and customized options and convenient deliveries. |
Mango Furniture Kenya | Sells both ready-made and bespoke furniture using quality materials, with a showroom and workshop in Nairobi. |
Tangerine Furniture | Creates timeless sofas in contemporary, mid-century, and modern themes for home and office use. |
Furniture Palace | Sells contemporary furniture with various end-of-year sales and online shopping options at multiple locations in Nairobi and Mombasa. |
Little Cribs | Specializes in educational and fun furniture for children, offering bedding, activity, storage, and nursery furniture. |
Inzu Furnishings | Offers distinctive home furnishing in European or African themes, sophisticated contemporary, and transitional styles, with ongoing sales. |
Rosewood Furniture | Sells innovative and handcrafted office furniture with a focus on quality and design. |
Ayanah Furniture & Interiors | Specializes in bespoke furniture, allowing customers to customize fabrics, wood, design, and more for various furniture pieces. |
Lockwood Furniture | Designs, crafts, and sells unique Mahogany furniture for living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. |
Doğtaş Exclusive Kenya | Offers quality home furnishing collections for living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, and kids’ rooms with periodic offers. |
House of Pallet | Experts in pallet furniture and crates, allowing customers to craft bespoke furniture from their own designs or inspiration. |
La Palette Furniture & Décor | Provides interior and exterior designs handmade from recycled wooden pallets, customized to fit customers’ space and style. |
Fundiz Furniture | Sells office furniture, dining room, kitchen, living room, kids’ furniture, and bedroom furniture, with ongoing sales. |
Dinku Furniture | Locally owned company focusing on quality home furnishings made from local and imported fabrics and native hardwood. |
Tile & Carpet Center | Offers high-quality, stylish contemporary furniture for homes and offices, with an annual sale and multiple locations. |
Sunny Daze Furniture | Specializes in cane and wicker furniture made from Mvuli Timber, with an end-of-year sale. |
Rambo Colour Cane | Market leaders in producing cane furniture made from simulated Rattan and Bamboo for both outdoor and indoor use. |
Ngong’ Road | Known for high-quality, durable furniture handmade from locally sourced hardwood, popular with both locals and expats. |
IKEA | Global furniture giant known for innovation and flat-pack furniture. Although not present in Kenya, IKEA is recognized for its efficient and affordable furniture options. |
