FAQs

  • Our standard lead time is 4 to 6 weeks, but we have accommodated emergency needs in less time.

  • Our customers can choose from thousands of fabrics from leading South African suppliers including Bartlett and Dunster and Khels Fabrics. Please speak to us to discuss options.

  • For an extra charge we make matching fitted arm and backrest covers that can be removed for cleaning purposes.

  • Our standard timber finish is a dark mahogany shade, but we are happy to match as closely as possible to your existing décor.

  • We deliver to local areas for a modest delivery charge and can arrange long-distance deliveries through transport companies.

  • We offer a 12-month guarantee on our frames, comfort systems, and labour. Our frames are built to last indefinitely, allowing customers to re-upholster their chair or sofa over many decades. We source fabrics from trusted suppliers, and some customers have enjoyed over 30 years of service from our fabrics.

  • We offer a basic choice of small, medium, or large on most of our products, but can tailor-make to your particular needs.

  • De Villiers Furnishers was founded on 3 October 1966 by Dave de Villiers Senior and his son Dave Junior. The business has been serving the KwaZulu-Natal region since then, making it one of the longest-running family-owned furniture businesses in South Africa.

  • Our showroom is located at Shop 17, Build It Centre, 5A Quarry Street, Leonard, Hilton, 3245, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. We are open Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 3:00pm.

  • Yes. While we welcome walk-in customers during opening hours, we are happy to arrange appointments outside standard hours, including on weekends, at our Hilton showroom. Contact Dave de Villiers on 082 771 3231 or Angela on 062 350 2792 to arrange a convenient appointment time.

  • We specialise in custom-made lounge furniture including recliners, wingback chairs, accent chairs, special needs chairs, and sofas. Every piece is handmade to order and fully customisable in size, fabric, and timber finish.

  • Yes. We create fully bespoke chairs for customers with specific physical needs, including modifications to seat height, depth, armrest height, and back support. Please contact us to discuss your individual requirements.

  • Yes. Any of our chair designs can be made as a two-seater, two-and-a-half seater, three-seater, or four-seater sofa.

  • Yes. We offer a full reupholstery service to restore your existing chairs or sofas, giving them a completely fresh look while extending their life.

  • Yes. For serious buyers within 30km of Pietermaritzburg, we are happy to bring a sample chair and a selection of fabrics directly to your home. Contact Dave de Villiers on 082 771 3231 or Angela on 062 350 2792 to arrange a home visit.

  • Yes. De Villiers Furnishers has a long history of supplying hotels, bed and breakfasts, retirement homes, and nursing homes with custom-made seating. We can modify any design to suit specific institutional or care requirements.

  • Yes. All of our furniture is handcrafted to order in South Africa. Each piece is made individually, allowing us to customise size, fabric, and finish to suit your exact needs.