E-commerce Store

Furniture Store

Starting a furniture e-commerce store allows you to sell home, office, and custom-made furniture online. The furniture industry in South Africa is highly competitive, so selecting the right business model, sourcing from reputable suppliers, and ensuring legal compliance are crucial. Before setting up your online store, Choose Your Furniture Business Model, below we have type of furniture to pick.

type of furniture business suits your vision:

  1. Dropshipping Model
  2. Wholesale & Resale
  3. Custom-Made Furniture
  4. Imported & Luxury Furniture
  • Dropshipping Model – Sell furniture from suppliers without keeping stock
  • Wholesale & Resale – Buy bulk from manufacturers and resell
  • Custom-Made Furniture – Design and manufacture your own furniture
  • Imported & Luxury Furniture – Source high-end furniture from international suppliers

2. Register Your Business

You need to legally register your business before trading online.

  • Company Registration (CIPC) – Register your business as a (Pty) Ltd
  • Tax & VAT Registration (SARS) – Required if your business earns over R1 million annually
  • B-BBEE Certificate – Helps qualify for government tenders & partnerships
  • Import License (SARS Customs) – If you plan to import furniture

3. Compliance & Business Regulations

To legally sell furniture, ensure you meet these compliance requirements:

Furniture Safety & Quality Regulations

  • SABS (South African Bureau of Standards) Certification (SABS) – Required for quality furniture production
  • NRCS (National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications) (NRCS) – Regulates electrical furniture (e.g., recliners, adjustable beds)

Consumer Protection & Fair Trading

  • Consumer Protection Act (CPA) – Protects customers from misleading advertising
  • Returns & Warranty Policy – Your website must clearly state return/refund policies

E-Commerce Laws

  • POPI Act (Protection of Personal Information Act) – Ensures safe handling of customer data
  • ECTA (Electronic Communications & Transactions Act) – Governs online transactions and digital contracts

4. Find Reliable Furniture Suppliers

If you are not manufacturing furniture yourself, you will need reliable wholesale suppliers. Here are some furniture suppliers in South Africa:

Wholesale & Retail Furniture Suppliers

Custom & Locally-Made Furniture Suppliers

Import & High-End Suppliers

Dropshipping & E-Commerce Suppliers

  • Trade Roots SA (www.traderoots.co.za) – B2B furniture supplier for e-commerce
  • KTB Cupboards & Furniture (www.ktbcupboards.co.za) – Kitchen, bedroom & office furniture

  • South African Dropshipping Furniture Suppliers

    1. Dropstore – www.dropstore.co.za
      • Offers local dropshipping for furniture and home décor.
    2. Planet54 – www.planet54.com
      • Provides dropshipping for home and office furniture.
    3. Shopstar – www.shopstar.co.za
      • Local furniture dropshipping with WooCommerce integration.
    4. uAfrica – www.uafrica.com
      • Dropshipping automation with a variety of furniture products.
    5. Takealot Marketplace – www.takealot.com/sell
      • You can list furniture on Takealot and fulfill orders through local suppliers

Tip: Negotiate bulk discounts with suppliers to increase your profit margins.

5. Build Your E-Commerce Furniture Website

Your website should be professional, easy to navigate, and optimized for online shopping.

Online Biz Makers will design your furniture e-commerce store using the Woodly Theme, which is built specifically for furniture businesses.

Features of Woodly Theme:

  • Modern & Minimalist Design – Perfect for showcasing furniture
  • WooCommerce Integration – Enables secure transactions
  • Product Filtering & Customization – Customers can search by style, material, or color
  • High-Quality Image Support – Display furniture in detail
  • Fast Loading & Mobile Responsive – Works seamlessly on all devices

6. Set Up Secure Payment & Delivery Systems

To accept online payments, integrate with:

For delivery & logistics, use:

Government Tenders for Furniture E-Commerce in South Africa

If you want to apply for government tenders to supply furniture, you must be registered with:

  • Central Supplier Database (CSD) – Mandatory for government suppliers
  • eTenders Portal (www.etenders.gov.za) – Check available furniture supply tenders
  • National Treasury (www.treasury.gov.za)

Common Furniture Supply Tenders Include:

  • School Furniture Supply – Desks, chairs, and storage for schools
  • Government Office Furniture – Supplying furniture to municipalities and public offices
  • Healthcare Facility Furniture – Supplying hospital beds, waiting room chairs, and medical furniture
  • Military & Police Barracks Furniture – Supplying sleeping and storage units for police and military

Why Use Woodly Theme for Your Furniture E-Commerce Store?

  • Woodly is the perfect theme for furniture stores, offering:
  • Elegant & Professional Design – Showcases furniture beautifully
  • WooCommerce Compatibility – Supports secure online transactions
  • Fast Loading & Mobile-Optimized – Ensures a smooth shopping experience
  • SEO-Friendly Structure – Helps rank higher on Google

Click (here) for a live preview of the theme.

What will Online Biz Makers do for you?

  • Register your e-commerce furniture store with CIPC.
  • File Beneficial Ownership & Annual Return.
  • CSD.
  • Share Certificate.
  • Guidance on product supply & other compliances. 
  • We will design your site with Woodly
    theme.

 

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