Increases In Demand

People are spending more time at home than ever. We are working from home, kids are learning from home, and with a shutdown or decreased capacity of restaurants, bars, and theaters, we are entertaining ourselves at home too.

Consumers are using this time to upgrade their home. Home projects, home renovations, and furniture upgrades are on the rise at this time causing a major surge in demand in the furniture industry.

Setbacks in Production

Furniture manufacturers are experiencing difficulty keeping up with this demand. It is proving difficult to produce furniture at the rate that orders are coming in.

In addition, not only are manufacturers struggling due to high demand, but production plants are still experiencing delays as they attempt to work their way through the backlog caused by plant shutdowns.

During the nationwide lockdown, many furniture production plants were obligated to shut down for the health and safety of workers.

Although plants are now back up and running based on social distancing guidelines, this has not been an easy process. First, the shutdown and restart of a production plant is complex and takes time in itself. Further, many workers do not yet feel comfortable returning to work. With this, plants are attempting to get back on track while being understaffed, and as a result, functioning at limited capacity.

Finally, while the United States production plants are dealing with barriers of their own, the COVID-19 pandemic is causing an overall suspension in the supply chain. More specifically, production plants rely on other countries for many parts and materials used in the making of their furniture. Although other countries are recovering from the pandemic, this is also contributing to the setbacks in furniture production.

Delays in Furniture Delivery

The delays seen in the supply chain and manufacturing plants are now rippling through the rest of the industry. 

Given that furniture is not being made as quickly as it typically would prior to the pandemic, furniture retailers are experiencing a significant delay in receiving products to their warehouses. As a result, furniture is taking much longer to reach the doorstep of customers.

How have we been affected by COVID-19

Alongside other furniture retailers in Florida, we are also experiencing delays in furniture delivery. 

Custom furniture orders that usually take 4 - 6 weeks to arrive are running an estimated 16 - 24 weeks.

How Long is Furniture Delivery Delayed?

Currently, we are experiencing significant delays in delivery for both standard and custom furniture orders. The delay of delivery is frequently changing based on the ever-changing realities of the supply chain.

Please contact us directly for a current delivery time estimate.

How to Plan Ahead

Currently, we like other furniture stores are doing everything we can do to remedy this issue. Retailers are working tirelessly to keep up with demand and create an awareness and understanding of such significant furniture delays.

Unfortunately, furniture delivery times will not be returning back to normal just yet.

If you are moving, don’t get rid of your current furniture just yet …

Be Sure of your Furniture Order

Before placing a furniture order, be sure to double and triple-check that the piece is the right colour, size, and style.

Plan Ahead, Order Ahead

Most people start shopping for furniture a couple of weeks to a month before they intend on having it in their home. 

Given current delivery delays, it is recommended to start planning for these purchases even earlier. If you want to buy your mom a new recliner chair for her birthday next year, start shopping now, and order as soon as you can.