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The Resale & Circular Economy Data Hub: Free Charts and Figures for Journalists
September 6, 2026

The Resale & Circular Economy Data Hub: Free Charts and Figures for Journalists

Furniture resale in the UK is limited by construction and access rather than by consumer willingness, and this reference hub sets out why. Furniture in Fashion publishes a specification led guide for journalists covering the four physical tests that decide whether a piece gets a second life: weight and lift, aperture, fixing type and surface repairability. The report explains why a standard internal doorway of around 76cm ends more second lives than sentiment ever does, why cam lock and dowel construction tolerates only one assembly, and why solid timber, powder coated steel and tempered glass return to use most reliably. It also maps where credible UK data genuinely sits, naming Defra, the Office for National Statistics, the English Housing Survey and the resource charity WRAP, while stating plainly that no public dataset supports category level resale volumes for sofas, wardrobes or dining tables. Reporters are welcome to cite the analysis with credit....

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Resale & Circular Economy and Furniture Spend: The UK Money Report 2026
September 2, 2026

Resale & Circular Economy and Furniture Spend: The UK Money Report 2026

British households have started treating furniture the way they treat cars: as an asset with a residual value rather than a single transaction. Our 2026 report concludes that resale potential is determined at the point of manufacture, not the point of sale, and rests on three things. Whether the piece can be dismantled and reassembled without losing rigidity, whether its materials survive a house move, and, for upholstery, whether it still carries the permanent fire safety label that the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire Safety) Regulations 1988 require for supply in the course of business. That last point removes more sofas from the reuse market than damage ever does, because households cut the labels off. We set out which construction types tolerate repeated moves, which categories reuse well and which do not, and why standard sizing widens the pool of future users. No monetary figures are stated anywhere in this report....

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How Do You Sell Old Dining Table?
August 20, 2026

How Do You Sell Old Dining Table?

Selling an old dining table comes down to presentation and honesty. Clean it, tighten every fixing, measure accurately, then photograph it in daylight against a clear background, including close ups of every flaw. This guide covers identifying your table's material and maker, deciding which repairs are worth doing before listing, and writing a description that answers the questions buyers actually ask. It also explains how to price against current listings rather than original cost, which selling platforms suit different pieces, safe practices for viewings and payment, the times of year when used furniture moves fastest, and how to measure your space properly before choosing a replacement....

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