Edinburgh Furniture Initiative

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4.4

( 8 reviews )

Furniture Stores, Home Decor, Used, Vintage & Consignment

Closed 09:00 AM - 04:45 PM See Hours

454 Gorgie Rd, Edinburgh EH11 2RN, United Kingdom +44 1315-577-900

Edinburgh Furniture Initiative is a charitable organization based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The organization's primary goal is to help individuals and families in need by providing them with essential furniture items, such as beds, sofas, tables, and chairs. The Edinburgh Furniture Initiative collects donated furniture from the local community and redistributes it to those in need. Their warehouse is open to the public, where customers can purchase quality secondhand furniture at affordable prices. The proceeds from their sales go towards supporting their mission of helping individuals and families build safe and comfortable homes. The Edinburgh Furniture Initiative aims to reduce waste and promote sustainability by encouraging the community to donate and reuse furniture. Their dedication to providing quality furniture to those who need it makes a significant impact on the lives of many.

Amenities and More

Service options
- Delivery
- In-store shopping
Payments
- Credit cards
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park

Reviews

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Tim s

March 22, 2024

Bought a sofa - whoever I spoke to on the phone was so patient and helpful. Helped provide measurements over the phone, checked that the legs came off, and generally reassured me that I'd done my due diligence. So nice to think it's all going to a good cause too.

Kathryn stevens

March 22, 2024

Good selection of old furniture, typically from the mid 20thC. Reception staff are nice, but the porters seem a tad grumpy. They could probably do with some customer service training. Parking is to the right of the building, the larger car park on the left is managed by some private company and you will be charged the earth.

Terri downs

March 22, 2024

The staff excel in their helpfulness. They offer a fair price for delivery to EH postcodes. Wide range of stock.

Matthew tsucalas

March 22, 2024

Fab charity store for buying second hand furniture especially in current times, The charity also support vulnerable young people helping to set them up in a safe environment. All stuff for sale is checked and is in a very good condition. Prices are very fair. There is Disabled parking as well as ordinary parking available. They also deliver to your home at a fair price. 👍

Anthony sammarco

March 22, 2024

The best place for a bargain; mainly furniture, but there are also books, CDs, crockery, cutlery and glassware. Delivery is available for £20-30 as well, which is a bargain compared to big companies. Highly recommended. Staff are a delight as well.

Alicia lin

March 22, 2024

EFI is back open and a fantastic place to buy furniture, purchase other household essentials, or just browse for an afternoon. The staff are super helpful and the prices reasonable. As others have said, you sometimes will find some real gems. They do deliver within Edinburgh and the surrounding area. It's also important to remember they are a charity who support people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, so it's all for a good cause. They are taking donations and doing uplift at the time of writing this. Some reviewers have commented that they don't take certain items which is understandable. They have to be able to resell them and they can't legally sell fabric without a fire tag.

Patricia reddish

March 22, 2024

The concept behind EFI is great. Staff are lovely and good mix of furniture..BUT...what's with the prices??? Sooooo expensive. Who is pricing the items? I went several times recently as I was looking for a new sofa and like to recycle & support charities but EFI prices were higher than brand new sofas online and in many shops. BHF Dalry road are much more in tune and reasonable.

Randy epema

March 22, 2024

This is one of my favourite charity shops. It has a massive range of items. I got coffee tables, ornaments, all sorts of items. Love them all. Very great pricing and they have deliveries too. I didn't get the chance to visit recently and I really want to. There is always a hidden gem.