How have I not reviewed this place yet? When in need of some furniture of random crap for the…read morehouse, this was my go-to place. Now I'm moving back into the area, once again it's a haven of everything old, cheap and totally not antique. I while ago I bought a really old heavy oak table here. It was covered in graffiti but with a little bit of sanding and a lick of paint, it's now a piece in my room that people comment on. It makes me even happier that you can haggle for prices, if you can understand the very strong Irish accents going on that is. I did struggle but eventually, we cut a deal and for £35 I could have the table delivered. They have books, vinyl, vhs, laps, wardrobes, chairs, dining sets. Every weekend it's something different so get there early if you want to have the best pick of stuff. Bring cash, no your spending limit and don't pay more than a tenner for delivery.

excellent shop great guy that runs it and most of all i love the same day delivery service i…read moredefinately recommend it

David and the team at Oblique are masters of woodcraft, from fitments to furniture and beyond…read more Perfect for high end residential to more domestic scenarios, a perfect way to add something special. As Architects we appreciate and value their expertise on design and build ability. We have used Oblique on both commercial and residential projects. A top company with a top product and service.

Pelicans and Parrots is a treasure trove of stuff. Beautiful, twinkly, pretty stuff. From carefully…read moreselected vintage clothing to stylish, second-hand furniture, this shop carries aestetically pleasing options of just about anything you might wear on your back or place in your house: dresses, jackets, antiques, art, bookends, typewriters, posters, stuffed animal heads, books, cards - the list goes on. This is a shop created for browsing: so plentiful is its choice, so unexpectedly delightful is its merchandise. I'd advise a pre-browse on a Saturday afternoon, post-breakfast at Barden's and pre-drinks at one of the many fine bars that surround the area. Highly (highly) recommended.

Oh IKEA. How can you be so, so rubbish at organising deliveries!?…read more I can't really be bothered to type up an angry rant about how truly rubbish IKEA call centre staff, IKEA twitter staff and IKEA delivery staff are. They like to lie and pretend things are on the way to ensure you have to take unnecessary time off work. My advice for yelpers is not to attempt using their expensive, crappy delivery service. Visit the shop yourself and use a taxi or hire a van to get your things home. The delivery service takes weeks (at least over a month)...and does not even show up even after they promise "100%" that they will arrive. Wankers.

Retail parks are interesting things, you trade plush presentation and comfort for price. Ikea in…read moreNorth London have taken this to a whole new level .., without the price change. In contrast to the Wembley branch this is a cramped facsimile that makes no pretence about being just a big warehouse. The place feels like a crowded warehouse even when empty. It is the rabbit warren of hell, it is the tesco express of ikea. The need to to get out was so distracting that none of the actually quite nice items are bought. Awful, use the Wembley branch if you can. It's only 15 mins away on the North Circular and you will leave with your sanity (even then be sure to go first or last thing)

An unexpected treasure trove!…read more I was hit with a very big dilemma: there are no closets here. Not in my flat, not in the UK -- nowhere!? And despite my best efforts, I have a lot of clothes. I think they mate when the lights go off. So I was on the hunt for a wardrobe/armoire. I checked all the stores that deliver and besides looking like they came straight off a factory belt in ugly finishes and faux wood colors -- they were EXPENSIVE. Pricey and ugly? No thank you. So my stuff just sat all splayed out on the floors driving my neatnick husband insane. It was fun for awhile but then he started really getting annoyed and so I got serious about this mission: FIND A WARDROBE. The Restoration is a gold mine of vintage, refinished wardrobes for a fraction of what you'd pay on the High Street. I scored a massive (seriously - huge!) double pine wardrobe for 330 + 5 for delivery. They disassembled it, drove it here, hauled it up the stairs, reassembled it and then even offered to move it around the room until I had it where I liked it. Free (or close to free) local delivery depending on where you live. Beats the hell out of a box from Ikea that not only would I have to figure out how to get here, but would hate myself trying to put it together. There were no less than 15 really great pieces to be had plus a really lovely collection of tables, chairs, dressers, bookshelves and the like. Everything is lovingly refinished and pried competitively. Sophie (the owner) is absolutely great to work with. The showroom (on Bouverie Mews) is on the tiny side street off Bouverie -- if you can see the Daniel Defoe pub, you are close! It's across the street from Cobbled Yard (also worth a look at if you are here in the area). *cash, cheque or bank transfer only (upon delivery). My clothes are off the floor and my flat feels organized -- mission accomplished. I'm going back for a few more items. They keep their inventory on their web site, too -- they have really great pieces that are way more affordable and unique than the big box shops.

Fantastic shop, I always find hidden gems and the owners are friendly and offer a great local…read moreservice

They offer delivery for £15+, which includes moving piece into your flat, not just the lobby! This…read moreis typically done by a man named Jim, and Jim is super sweet and runs his own removals business...so I'll be keeping that card for the future! Ok, now that we've settled up on the detail of "how the hell am I going to get all these beautiful things back to my flat in one piece without busting a hernia!?" -- we can move on. My husband actually found House of Twenty's website on the internet. I know, old school -- wasn't even on Yelp -- YET. We made a day of it, traipsing north on the 55 bus and landing squarely in House of Twenty's front door. It's not a huge shop, but it packs a punch. Despite having furniture stacked to the ceiling, it is organized and you can view everything. They'll politely move things around to get a closer look as well. There is a workshop in the back and they are always acquiring new pieces. There are some fantastic couches, sideboards, desks, chairs and odds and ends/bits and bobs for the finding. Scored a Danish high-backed armchair in excellent shape for under 200 quid -- very happy! Fits perfectly in my corner near the fake fireplace, and the dog has already claimed it. They accept credit cards -- I actually made my decision after leaving the shop and they quickly sent me over a paypal invoice and then arranged delivery for me. Very easy. Natalie (one of the owners) was truly delightful and a pleasure to work with. I write this sitting in my chair -- its a beauty! *lunch afterwards while overlooking the river at Prince of Wales is also a nice break from shopping.

From the owner: Specialists in mid century vintage British and Scandinavian furniture and homewares, we have a…read morelarge selection to suit all interiors. An eclectic mix from Danish sofas to industrial cabinets and retro lighting, if we don't already have it we'd be happy to source for you. We also hire out furniture and props on request. Call into our Hackney showroom for a browse!