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The Best Furniture and Home Decor Stores in Christchurch

Discover the best places to shop for furniture and home decor in Christchurch.
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The Best Furniture and Home Decor Stores in Christchurch

Christchurch is a treasure trove for one-of-a-kind furniture. Discover the best places to shop for furniture and home decor in Christchurch, from independent boutiques to unique home accessories.


The Woolston Emporium

Located southeast of Christchurch, The Woolston Emporium is a haven for lovers of vintage and retro furniture. This huge warehouse store is filled to the brim with charming items and offers an extensive range of carefully curated pieces from different eras.

From mid-century modern sofas to art deco cabinets, you'll find an eclectic mix of furniture that will inject personality into your home. The Woolston Emporium caters to various budgets, with price points ranging from dirt cheap to more expensive retro pieces. Whether you're seeking a statement set of chairs or a unique wooden table, this store's friendly staff will guide you in finding the perfect addition to your home.

The Woolston Emporium

200 Ensors Road, Woolston, Christchurch

+6433666867

Monday-Tuesday, Closed, Tuesday-Sunday 10 AM–4 PM


The Best Furniture Shop

The Best Furniture Shop is a locally owned retail business with a passion for providing exceptional quality furniture at fair prices. With years of experience in sourcing furniture from top-notch New Zealand suppliers and beyond, they offer a diverse range of stylish and high-quality pieces for your home.

While The Best Furniture Shop never holds sales, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Instead, they pride themselves on having a straightforward and transparent approach to pricing and try to offer the lowest possible price every day of the year. They stock a wide range of styles from leather couches to Scandinavian-style dining room tables, children's bunk beds, occasional chairs and modular living suites. The overarching style of their furniture is modern, clean and high quality.

The Best Furniture Shop

140 Brighton Mall, New Brighton, Christchurch

+6433889128

Monday-Friday 9 AM–5:30 PM, Saturday-Sunday 10 AM–5 PM


Affordable Furniture

If you’re looking for on-trend furniture at an affordable price point, Affordable Furniture on Moorhouse Avenue is your go-to store. With modern, Scandinavian-inspired pieces, they stock furniture in lots of natural fabrics - think leather, oak, rope, rattan, wood, velvet and other lux fabrics.

Their Christchurch showroom is well laid out and filled with everything you need for a dining, bedroom or living room, including coffee tables, dining chairs and tables, side tables, armchairs, bar stools, bookcases, dressers, bookshelves, display cabinets, recliners, occasional chairs and so much more. They also sell mattresses, making them a one-stop shop if you need to furnish your home from the ground up.

Affordable Furniture

255 Moorhouse Avenue, Christchurch

+64800268264

Monday-Friday 9:30 AM–5 PM, Saturday-Sunday 10 AM–5 PM


Junk & Disorderly

If you're a fan of repurposed and upcycled furniture, Junk & Disorderly is a must-visit store in Christchurch. Located in the trendy Woolston neighbourhood, this vintage and retro furniture store takes pride in giving new life to pre-loved items. From salvaged wooden cabinets to industrial-style shelving units, Junk & Disorderly offers a wide range of unique and quirky pieces that add character and charm to any space.

The store's ever-changing inventory ensures that each visit brings a fresh discovery. With affordable price points and an emphasis on sustainability, Junk & Disorderly appeals to those with an eye for unconventional and second-hand design.

Junk & Disorderly

200 Ensors Road, Woolston, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand

+64 3 365 5911

Monday-Tuesday Closed, Wednesday-Sunday 10 AM–4 PM


Loft Furniture

Loft Furniture stocks furniture and homeware that is modern, globally sourced and will suit all types of budgets. If you love modern pieces but still want your home to have a personality, you’ll find a range of furniture to fit your taste. From sheepskin beanbags to cord chairs, light wood armchairs, cloud sofas and mid-century modern-inspired designs, you’ll want it all.

They also stock a range of homewares that won’t look like you’ve bought decor from a big box store. Their vintage Turkish cushions are made from repurposed hand-knotted Turkish Kilim rugs, meaning no two are alike. They also stock dried and faux flowers if you want to add greenery to your space, but don’t have a green thumb. Shop their range of amazing lights to bring a statement to your ceiling, room or table.

Loft Furniture

130 Moorhouse Avenue, Christchurch

+6433775166

Monday-Friday 9 AM–5 PM, Saturday-Sunday 10 AM–4 PM


One World

Looking for a more timeless store? One World brings a touch of the Hamptons to your home. If you’re into the Coastal Grandmother trend or just want a home that looks like Martha Stewart could live there, One World is the place to go.

You’ll find furniture and deco in natural finishes like linens, light-coloured woods, and white-washed wood, along with decor, art and soft furnishings in all shades of neutral, blue and white. Transform your home into a calm, seaside oasis with their carefully curated collection of furniture and home finishings. You’ll find classic styles and designs in their Christchurch store, which is open six days a week.

One World

114 Carlyle Street, Sydenham, Christchurch

+6439725584

Monday-Saturday 10 AM–5 PM, Sunday - Closed


HAPA 

HAPA is a boutique design store with two locations — one in the BNZ Building in Central Christchurch and the other in The Tannery. HAPA celebrates the fusion of contemporary and Māori designs. The store showcases a stunning collection of handcrafted gifts, jewellery, artwork and homewares.

HAPA's offerings are perfect for those seeking a unique and culturally influenced touch in their home, from intricately carved wooden coffee tables to vibrantly patterned cushions. The store also supports local artisans, ensuring each piece tells a story and contributes to sustainable community development. While some items may be priced higher due to their craftsmanship and cultural significance, HAPA's offerings truly reflect the artistry and cultural appreciation.

HAPA 

111 Cashel St Christchurch Central & 3 Garlands Rd, Woolston

+6432600599

Monday-Saturday 10 AM–5 PM, Sunday - Closed


The Pink Elephant

Nestled in the vibrant neighbourhood of Philipstown, The Pink Elephant is an oasis of all things second-hand and eclectic.

The Pink Elephant is more than just a furniture store; Its huge collection showcases a mix of second-hand styles and furniture together. You can find everything from plush velvet armchairs in vibrant hues to retro-inspired side tables adorned with quirky trinkets. The Pink Elephant offers a range of furniture and accessories that defy convention and invite you to embrace your individuality.

If you love searching for a bargain, The Pink Elephant is for you. Although less curated than furniture stores that focus on a particular style, there’s still much to love about the store. Whether you're searching for a statement piece that will be the centrepiece of your living room or small, whimsical accents that add a pop of colour to your home, The Pink Elephant is sure to have something that sparks joy and ignites your imagination.

The Pink Elephant

432 Tuam Street, Christchurch

+6433656051

Monday-Saturday 10 AM–5 PM, Sunday - Closed


Buying furniture? We can help get it to your door

Need help getting your new purchase from the store to your door? Find a professional mover on Wise Move. Need to donate your old furniture and goods to a second-hand store? Check out our guide on where to donate your furniture in Christchurch.

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