If there’s one pastime we’ll happily own up to, it’s the lazy Sunday morning spent scrolling Pinterest, bookmarking beautiful interiors and convincing ourselves that this is the year we finally upgrade our home. Of course, reality quickly sets in: the app closes, we roll out of bed, and the day carries on as usual.
Because for all their aesthetic appeal, those perfectly styled homes rarely resemble real life—or our own apartment. And it’s that disconnect, between dream-worthy inspiration and lived-in spaces, that often has us scrolling on without ever tapping ‘add to cart’.
However, one of the biggest perks of shopping online for furniture is that you can see how pieces are styled in a home. Usually, alongside their etched images are photos of them in a room, which can help you visualise where they’ll go in one of your own.
Fortunately, when it comes to online furniture stores in Australia, we’re spoilt for choice. We have stores selling furniture meant to last a lifetime, outlets with more affordable solutions and online retailers with dozen of options for every category so you can easily get in on the latest trends. Some offer free delivery, others charge fees, but all let you intuitively browse their range in a space comfortable for you.
Whether it’s a new sofa you need, or a set of bedside tables or dining table chairs, these online furniture stores we’ve highlighted below are likely to have something to suit.
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James Lane
Launched in 2016 by the same Australian family behind mattress brand Sleeping Giant, James Lane has roughly 29 stores around Australia, as well as an online store with its range of living room, dining room and bedroom furniture. Once you’ve chosen what you want, you can pick it up from a store or have it delivered for a fee.
JAMES LANE
Delphi Large Coffee Table
JAMES LANE
Morgan Oak Dresser – 6 Drawer
JAMES LANE
Lax Swivel Chair
JAMES LANE
Azul Dining Armless Chair
Mocka
Available online in Australia and New Zealand, Mocka is known for its affordable prices and on-trend styles. The brand, which started in 2007, sells furniture for the living room, dining room and bedroom, as well as outdoor pieces and homewares. Stock all leaves a Brisbane warehouse within three days, though delivery times vary. If you live in Brisbane, you can collect your piece directly.
MOCKA
Osaka Bedside Table
MOCKA
Bobbin Mirror – Round
MOCKA
Deven Ball Feet Six Drawer
MOCKA
Reign 2.5 Seater Sofa
MCM House
MCM House was started by Sydneysider Charles Hinckfuss in 2010, aiming to create indoor and outdoor furniture suited to Australia’s unparalleled relaxed lifestyle. Hinckfuss had started his career buying and selling antique furniture, an experience that’s inspired MCM House’s designs. The label has seven showrooms around Australia, as well as all pieces available on its online store.
MCM HOUSE
Zaha Travertine Coffee Table
MCM HOUSE
Outdoor Benn Sofa (2200W)
MCM HOUSE
Rudi Tollop Dining Chair (2x)
MCM HOUSE
Bosca 2 Door Buffet
RJ Living
RJ Living was founded by Melbourne financier David Janovic in 2012. The brand has a showroom and an outlet store in Melbourne, another showroom in Sydney, and an upcoming store in Brisbane, though its entire range is also available online. You can choose from standard delivery, premium or white-glove, or opt to collect the piece yourself from RJ Living’s Dandenong South warehouse.
RJ LIVING
Muse Bedside Table
RJ LIVING
Mellow Armchair
RJ LIVING
Profile Dining Chair
RJ LIVING
Floss Queen Bed
Temple and Webster
Temple and Webster is known for its massive range—it has over 200,000 products and is Australia’s largest online furniture and homewares retailer. The online-only company was founded in 2011 by a group of Aussie entrepreneurs passionate about changing how we shopped for furniture. Shipping prices vary depending on the order.
TEMPLE AND WEBSTER
Deena Upholstered Bedhead (Double)
TEMPLE AND WEBSTER
Vonn Kitchen Island Bench With Storage
TEMPLE AND WEBSTER
Caledon 2 Tier Steel Bar Cart
TEMPLE AND WEBSTER
Quinn 4 Seater Upholstered Sofa With Reversible Chaise
King Living
King Living is a family-owned Australian furniture brand founded in 1977. The brand champions made-to-order designs in a market saturated with fast furniture. If you’re keen to experience a King Living piece IRL before you buy, you can book a consult at one of 20 showrooms around Australia.
KING LIVING
Otto Cube Ottoman
KING LIVING
Issho Console Table
KING LIVING
Luna Timber Bar Stool
KING LIVING
King Sofa Bed
Freedom Furniture
Freedom Furniture was started in 1981 with the vision of helping Aussies create a home they loved coming back to. Today, it’s a major player in the Australian and New Zealand furniture and homewares market with roughly 47 stores and an online store, which may offer free delivery to metro areas with a minimum spend. If you have your eye on a piece and live in a metro area, it’s worth waiting a few months to see if the free delivery offer pops up.
FREEDOM FURNITURE
Jagger Side Table
FREEDOM FURNITURE
Miro Dining Table
FREEDOM FURNITURE
Asha Floor Mirror
FREEDOM FURNITURE
Orly Fabric Bench
Lounge Lovers
Derek Kerr co-founded Lounge Lovers in 2011, aiming to provide more Australians with accessible, design-led furniture. The brand has 16 showrooms and warehouses around the country, as well as an online store with pieces helpfully organised by type, material and style, including coastal, mid-century and urban industrial.
LOUNGE LOVERS
Hudson Armless Modular
LOUNGE LOVERS
Happy II 2 Seat Sofa Bed
LOUNGE LOVERS
Oskar Dining Table
LOUNGE LOVERS
Manhattan Tallboy
Koala
When Koala launched in 2015, it only sold a mattress-in-a-box. It’s since expanded into furniture and homewares, all sustainably-made. The brand has a single showroom—in Sydney’s Moore Park—though not all products are on display and only pillows are available to take home that day. Alternatively, you can shop online, choosing from standard shipping, premium service or, if you’d like your order delivered to a room in your home, room service.
KOALA
Torquay Modular Sofa
KOALA
Torakina Outdoor Coffee Table (Square)
KOALA
Kirribilli Side Table
KOALA
Bangalow Modular Sofa Module (1-seater)
When looking for quality pieces of furniture, generally the higher the price of the piece, the better the craftsmanship and materials are used to make it. However, that’s not always necessarily the case—despite the price, you can rest assured pieces from MCM House, James Lane and King Living will last years to come.
That is the biggest challenge of buying large items online. Since you can’t feel or test the furniture, you have to reply on the quality of information provided by the retailer and reviews left by other people who have purchased the item. Because of this, it’s important you deep dive into the materials and construction, scrutinise the imagery and check the brand’s policies and reputation.
Yes, most major furniture retailers in Australia do offer Australia-wide delivery, but with significant caveats, particularly regarding cost and speed. Most online stores have postcode checkers so you can see the estimated shipping price and time.
Generally, the best time to buy online furniture is during a sales period such as End Of Financial Year, Black Friday or Boxing Day sales. However, some online furniture stores offer retailer-specific sales during off-peak shopping times, so the best way to ensure you’re getting the best price is to sign up to retailer newsletters or follow their page on social media.
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