Where can you buy furniture in Tbilisi?
Shops, hypermarkets, workshops and second-hand.
Short answer
In Tbilisi, furniture is bought at furniture shops, DIY hypermarkets and malls, while kitchens and wardrobes are often made to measure by local workshops. There is no official IKEA in Georgia, but shops carry plenty of affordable furniture from Turkey, China and Europe. Second-hand furniture can be found on classifieds sites and social media groups.
Why
- Made-to-measure furniture in Georgia can cost about the same as ready-made.
- Delivery and assembly are usually extra.
- When moving, a furniture removal company makes transporting large items easier.
Details
Before ordering a kitchen or wardrobe, ask for a design with dimensions and materials and fix deadlines in the contract.
Tip
For kitchens and wardrobes, ask for a sized design and fix deadlines in a contract.
What may differ
Delivery and assembly are usually extra, and made-to-order lead times vary by workshop.
Common misconception
There are IKEA stores in Georgia.
What actually happens
There's no official IKEA in Georgia, but plenty of affordable furniture from Turkey and Europe.
People also ask
- Where to buy furniture in Tbilisi?
Prices vary between providers and change, so confirm the exact cost in advance.
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