5 Unique Woodcraft Furniture Stores You Should Visit in Metro Manila Give your home a special touch with woodcraft furniture from these stores.
They say that the home is a reflection of the homeowner: the organization of the space, the order and aesthetic of the place, and the choice of furniture are all tell-tale signs of the owner’s personality. When it comes to choosing your furnishings, woodcraft furniture is a good investment. They are not only sturdier and more one of a kind compared to commercial pieces of furniture, but they also give your place a more domestic, earthy feel. Also, since our country has an abundance of wood types, you also have a wide variety of material you can choose from that will fit your preferences for your home. Woodcraft furniture of real quality can be quite tricky to locate. If you don’t have an idea where to find stores that offer these, you’re in luck because ShoppersGuide has you covered:
1. E. Murio Furniture
Store location: Merville Access Road, Merville, ParaĂąaque
Aside from traditional wood, some of their pieces are also made from leather, bone, veneers, metal, and synthetic weaves. Image: Murio Furniture Facebook Coming from Spain to East Asia and finally to Manila, E. Murio Furniture specializes in natural materials such as rattan, bamboo, fiber and grass weaves, and tropical wood. Though the brand has typically leaned towards classic pieces of wood furniture, they are currently expanding their repertoire to include more contemporary pieces, all while still using their tested and proven techniques. Apart from offering ready-made furniture pieces, E. Murio also has other services such as custom cabinetry, where they craft customized wardrobes and kitchen and media cabinets; custom furniture design where you can customize any type of furniture using wood, rattan, or bamboo; and home staging and design planning where they can help you decide what pieces of furniture will go well with your home.
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2. Philux Store location: LRI Design EDSA, Shangri-La at the Fort
Plaza, Rockwell
Power
Plant, SM
Megamall, SM
North
Philux has been in operation for over 30 years. Image: Philux official website Originally planned as a passion project, Philux now has seven showrooms all over Metro Manila where they display pieces made from premium ash, acacia, walnut, mahogany, and gmelina. You can also grab complete catalogs for dining rooms, bedrooms, and living rooms in their branches. The company also boasts of their long-standing practice of age-old craftsmanship such as using wood glue, dowels, clamps while also adapting to the latest methods and technologies, a combined technique which they believe is what sets them apart from the rest. Their other
services include wood manufacturing and refurbishing, custom-made furniture, furniture and interior design consultation, furniture rental, and wedding and gift registry.
3. Bonny Furniture Store location: 1363 – 1365 Pedro Gil Street corner Union Street, Paco, Manila
All prices of the furniture pieces are negotiable. Image: Bonny Furniture’s Facebook Page Beginning as early as the 1960’s, Bonny Furniture claims to be one of the pioneer furniture shops in Manila. They have a wide array of furniture types and materials to choose from. The company offers pieces for every room of the house and even the office. If you don’t have free time to swing by their place, they also have a website where customers can order their items without having to leave their house.
4. Harmony Furniture Store location: 36 Arty Subdivision, Lawang Bato, Valenzuela City
Harmony Furniture has its own complete plant in northern Metro Manila. Image: Harmony Furniture’s Facebook Page Specializing in both wood and steel furniture, Harmony Furniture has been in business since 1992. Staying true to its company tagline “Filipino Wood, Filipino Craftsmanship”, they offer locally-sourced, locally-made furniture pieces for the bedroom, dining room living room, and for storage. They also have a set of color swatches for their wood stains, fabrics, and leather so customers can further customize their furniture pieces. Read: Top 7 Best Home Improvement & Furniture Shops in the Philippines 2017
5. Urban Concepts
Store location: SM North EDSA, Robinsons Galleria, Festival Mall, SM Southmall, Ayala Fairview Terraces
Customers can also order their pieces online. Image: Urban Concepts PH Facebook Page Urban Concepts’ principles are to be innovative, modern, functional, and affordable since its launch back in 1997. They offer furniture pieces for the living room, dining room, kitchen, bedroom, and office made out of wood and other durable materials. Aside from providing quality furniture pieces, the company also aims to build a secure and reliable relationship with its customers through its on-sale assistance and after-service customer service. They also handpick every piece of furniture that they sell and showcase in their showroom to meet their level of standard and excellence. Check our list of furniture stores in Metro Manila or browse the Building & Home Furnishing Category of the ShoppersGuide Directory.
Woodcraft furniture pieces hold a certain charm that can transform any house into a home. And with their inherent functionality, they’re indeed staples when it comes to furniture pieces.