Best Made in Canada furniture manufacturers

Feb 15th, 2021 3:29 pm

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truepatriotlove [OP]: Newbie; Nov 10, 2014; 58 posts; 11 upvotes; Windsor, ON

Feb 15th, 2021 3:29 pm

Best Made in Canada furniture manufacturers

I am tired of buying poor quality chairs and furniture made in China. Specifically I am tired of my fake leather furniture peeling after 1 year, and I am tired of my wood furniture varnish peeling after 1 year also. What are the best made in Canada furniture manufacturers that make affordable furniture and chairs? Some examples I found were Bestar (Quebec) and South Shore (Quebec). Who makes desks, chairs, and other office, bedroom and living room furniture with a good website to view inventory and prices. Ideally solid wood furniture, but must be affordable prices. I cannot afford 5 grand for an office desk.

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Feb 15th, 2021 3:42 pm

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rcmpvet: Deal Addict; Oct 13, 2014; 2148 posts; 1384 upvotes; Just Moved To Somewh…

Feb 15th, 2021 3:42 pm

Well, you are in luck seeing you are in Windsor and if you do not mind a little drive. Do a google search for Mennonite or Amish furniture in Southern Ontario. You will get many hits and virtual show rooms to help you out.

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Feb 16th, 2021 3:16 pm

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Kiraly: Deal Guru; Jan 9, 2011; 10139 posts; 12119 upvotes; Vancouver

Feb 16th, 2021 3:16 pm

For outdoor furniture and gazebos I can recommend Classic Cedar on Vancouver Island. He does excellent work and ships across Canada.

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Feb 16th, 2021 3:23 pm

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Dynatos: Deal Addict; Oct 24, 2010; 1354 posts; 1128 upvotes; Ottawa

Feb 16th, 2021 3:23 pm

We bought our solid birch bed, manufactured by Triomphe Bed and Futon in Sherbrooke, from Memory Foam Comfort.

We have the Tatami in a dark stain. It cost us ~$1100 delivered, and the pictures don't do it justice.

A few other companies carry their furniture as well, including Matelas Dauphin.

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Feb 16th, 2021 3:48 pm

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smartie: Deal Fanatic; Dec 5, 2006; 9231 posts; 4511 upvotes; Markham

Feb 16th, 2021 3:48 pm

Any store in GTA?

Feb 16th, 2021 3:58 pm

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Dynatos: Deal Addict; Oct 24, 2010; 1354 posts; 1128 upvotes; Ottawa

Feb 16th, 2021 3:58 pm

smartie wrote: ↑ Any store in GTA?

I can't find it on their website, but when we were looking we also contacted Dormio. Their website didn't mention Triomphe, but it was clear from the pictures that they sourced the beds from them.

I don't think anyone really has any models to view in store, though we did see one model on display at Matelas Dauphin in Gatineau. We bought strictly based on pictures. No regrets. While their factory is in BC, Memory Foam Comfort acts as a distributor and can order Canada-wide. The owner is actually based in Gatineau. He ordered directly from Triomphe. The bed was made to order and shipped from the factory in Sherbrooke, and delivered to just inside the threshold. Order to delivery took ~4 weeks.

Keep in mind that many of their frames are actually pine. We chose one that's birch, valuing the hardwood. They have a dozen+ different stains to choose from.

They're also all slatted bases, which allows proper airflow under the mattress. We also ordered an additional set of slats to reduce the gaps between slats for like $60, which was required for the warranty specifications of our mattress.

Feb 16th, 2021 5:26 pm

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smartie: Deal Fanatic; Dec 5, 2006; 9231 posts; 4511 upvotes; Markham

Feb 16th, 2021 5:26 pm

Dynatos wrote: ↑ I can't find it on their website, but when we were looking we also contacted Dormio. Their website didn't mention Triomphe, but it was clear from the pictures that they sourced the beds from them.

I don't think anyone really has any models to view in store, though we did see one model on display at Matelas Dauphin in Gatineau. We bought strictly based on pictures. No regrets. While their factory is in BC, Memory Foam Comfort acts as a distributor and can order Canada-wide. The owner is actually based in Gatineau. He ordered directly from Triomphe. The bed was made to order and shipped from the factory in Sherbrooke, and delivered to just inside the threshold. Order to delivery took ~4 weeks.

Keep in mind that many of their frames are actually pine. We chose one that's birch, valuing the hardwood. They have a dozen+ different stains to choose from.

They're also all slatted bases, which allows proper airflow under the mattress. We also ordered an additional set of slats to reduce the gaps between slats for like $60, which was required for the warranty specifications of our mattress.

Thanks!

Feb 16th, 2021 5:54 pm

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ORKYYC: Jr. Member; Apr 20, 2020; 122 posts; 71 upvotes

Feb 16th, 2021 5:54 pm

EQ3 makes a lot of stuff in Canada.
There is a brand Called Mim, I think they are made in Canada (may need to confirm)

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Feb 16th, 2021 7:48 pm

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Biscayne05: Deal Addict; Apr 10, 2017; 1514 posts; 690 upvotes

Feb 16th, 2021 7:48 pm

Go on FB and search for Ontario Woodworkers

Most of them will gladly build a custom made piece for you with whatever wood you want to use

Feb 16th, 2021 8:24 pm

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Tha_Doggg: Deal Addict; Oct 24, 2005; 4794 posts; 699 upvotes; Burlington

Feb 16th, 2021 8:24 pm

DeFehr Furniture from out in Winnipeg. You can use their site to find local dealers.

Feb 17th, 2021 9:36 am

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jrakutt: Newbie; Dec 6, 2018; 67 posts; 28 upvotes

Feb 17th, 2021 9:36 am

Check out West Bros Furniture - based in Hanover, ON.
I have some of their furniture - very well made and looks nice.

Feb 17th, 2021 9:49 am

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abhishek63: Newbie; Nov 8, 2020; 4 posts; 1 upvote

Feb 17th, 2021 9:49 am

How is the price range for West Bros Furniture

Feb 17th, 2021 10:32 am

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warpdrive: Deal Guru; Mar 6, 2003; 14785 posts; 6030 upvotes; Ottawa

Feb 17th, 2021 10:32 am

good topic. We are looking for a new bed.

We have some quality Made in Canada "Baronet" brand furniture pieces and nothing beats locally made, real wood furniture (Baronet is defunct though). Yes it costs a lot more than Ikea but you can see and feel the difference.

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Feb 17th, 2021 10:34 am

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Quentin5: Deal Expert; Feb 8, 2014; 18992 posts; 6870 upvotes; Socially Distanced

Feb 17th, 2021 10:34 am

Is it still worth the drive to Acton?

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Feb 17th, 2021 12:06 pm

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gamebird: Member; Jan 20, 2010; 409 posts; 130 upvotes; toronto

Feb 17th, 2021 12:06 pm

Why do you want to buy fake leather at the first place? No matter where it is made, it would peel off in 1-2 years of time. There are also good quality top grain leather furniture made in China, as long as you would like to pay for it. I found it is quite true you get what you paid for, especially for furniture. If you really are looking for furniture with quality, I would recommend Restoration Hardware.

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Feb 17th, 2021 12:20 pm

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lpin14: Deal Addict; Nov 24, 2013; 1252 posts; 654 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 17th, 2021 12:20 pm

Woodcraft Furniture in Markham, Ontario.

Feb 17th, 2021 12:30 pm

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KravenHead: Deal Addict; Jun 11, 2016; 1633 posts; 2389 upvotes

Feb 17th, 2021 12:30 pm

IMO the only thing left Canadian made and is still affordable is the great Canadian canoe.

Feb 17th, 2021 2:36 pm

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jrakutt: Newbie; Dec 6, 2018; 67 posts; 28 upvotes

Feb 17th, 2021 2:36 pm

abhishek63 wrote: ↑ How is the price range for West Bros Furniture

I wouldn't call it ridiculous, but it's not cheap either. No pricing on their website as I think typically, you have to buy from a dealer - so you'd have to find a local one near you. My stuff is made of Cherry wood and I believe a good portion of their stuff is made of that.

Feb 17th, 2021 3:45 pm

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Alivenate: Deal Addict; May 1, 2018; 1485 posts; 939 upvotes; Vancouver

Feb 17th, 2021 3:45 pm

Wouldn't recommend South Shore. Their products are MDF wood and are similar to IKEA quality.

Feb 17th, 2021 9:08 pm

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warpdrive: Deal Guru; Mar 6, 2003; 14785 posts; 6030 upvotes; Ottawa

Feb 17th, 2021 9:08 pm

jrakutt wrote: ↑ I wouldn't call it ridiculous, but it's not cheap either. No pricing on their website as I think typically, you have to buy from a dealer - so you'd have to find a local one near you. My stuff is made of Cherry wood and I believe a good portion of their stuff is made of that.

Good quality furniture does cost $$. I googled some models of the West Bros pieces and the prices were in-line with what I expected. For sample, $2500 for a queen bed frame with a headboard. Now if you are coming from Ikea and seeing $600 for a bed, that may seem astronomical.

RFD is not just about saving money, it's about the thrill of the hunt and getting the stuff I want without paying full price like Joe Shmoe did.
This applies to everyday items as well as high end items that I don't really need.