What do we do?
Not only do we sell an extensive range of sofas in a variety of colours and styles to meet every interior design preference, we also offer a selection of bespoke new and vintage-style sofas.
In addition to this, we also want to serve our community by offering local artisans the chance to sell their wares in our stores. So when wandering through our shop, you won’t have a problem finding authentic one-off pieces that are sustainably made and handcrafted by skilled experts.Our family-owned business is operated by a dedicated husband and wife team, Nikki and Andrew, who are passionate about championing history and sustainability.
Our story..
The business came into fruition from Andrew’s hobby of upcycling and restoring vintage furniture. Upon leaving the freight industry, Andrew was able to dedicate the time to hone in on his skills and it wasn't long before his talent started to attract interest, initially starting with pub chains asking him to supply vintage-style decor items and furniture. From there, this small business started to grow and Andrew was able to train as a leather dyeing expert which created further business opportunities for creating a rustic ‘lived-in’ look to new leather sofas, and breathing a new lease of life into vintage ones that had seen better days.
As this business continued to generate a large string of commissions, Nikki was able to reignite her passion for interior design after two decades in Human Resources. With an ardent interest in all things vintage, she joined forces with her husband to create the Vintage Sofa Warehouse. A place where history, sustainability and quality customer service come together, and ensure that these one-of-a-kind pieces are accessible to everyone.
What makes us unique?
The nature of our products being one-of-a-kind makes us unique by default, but we take this a step further, having chosen a building that is steeped in rich heritage and one that perfectly represents our personal passion for local history. If you’re not sold on our accommodating customer service, our plans for a community space, or our artisan furniture, we invite you to come and see it all for yourself in our showroom which is housed in a 1913 Cooperative Department Store. This is a building that exudes history from every wall, once the heart of local life, we’re aiming to reinstate this architectural wonder as a vibrant community hub.
You’ll enter on the ground floor, which boasts a grand entrance and was initially home to the grocery, butchery, and hardware departments but now boasts quirky themed showrooms which keep in line with the historic theme. When you venture up to the first floor, you’ll be greeted by an original Edwardian arcade with a sky dome and Art Deco Terrazzo flooring. If you’re a history enthusiast, you can read more about the building itself on our showroom page. You can also find instructions for getting here and visiting this marvellous building for yourself.