Everything You’ve Ever Wanted To Know About Article’s DTC Furniture

One of the biggest challenges with furniture shopping is that most people approach it hoping that two opposing concepts will somehow exist at the same time: Budget-friendliness and ease of shopping.

Figuring out how to afford your rent or mortgage is tough enough, and planning a room refresh isn’t for the faint of heart, either. But that doesn’t mean that budget-friendly furniture you can shop easily is impossible to find. Particularly if you’re shopping at Article. 

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For the last decade, direct-to-consumer furniture brand Article has offered modern, minimalist pieces at reasonable prices. It all started and is still based in Vancouver, Canada, where a group of techies turned design-aficionados are riding a direct-to-consumer wave they helped kick off. 

To help keep its prices reasonable, Articles doesn’t have physical stores. However, there are lots of photos and videos of its furniture online to help you make your shopping decision.

The difficulty of assembling furniture is relative, and personally, I find it hard. However, should you take the DIY assembly route, Article gives an estimate of how long the assembly process takes for each item, and most come together in under an hour.

Article will deliver your order to your front door as standard practice for $49 as long as you’re within its service area, and the deliverers will come on a scheduled date and time. They’ll even text you when they’re 30 minutes away. A signature isn’t always required if you’re not home, but you may want to call customer service to make sure you’re not in one of the spots where Article trusts a partner to drop off your goods (in which case, a personalized scribble may be needed). You should note, though, that small items and anything under $200 will come by a courier with a $19 shipping fee.

If you don’t want to schlep all the delivery boxes from your front door or stoop into your space, the company offers an in-room service where your order will be placed in the space of your choosing for $119. For this option, since the delivery will be in your home, a signature is required.

Still, if you’re like me, there is a delivery and assembly service option for $199 that may be appealing. When I moved into a new apartment last year, I ordered a dining table, dining chairs, a headboard, and a storage bed frame all from Article, and wasn’t prepared for an afternoon of instruction manuals and stress, so I took advantage of the in-room and assembly service.

For this option, the deliverers will unbox and build all of the components of your order as you watch (or don’t, I was answering work emails). Because these team members are trained in putting these pieces together, the process is impressively quick. Then they take all of the boxes and packing materials with them, and you can just relax in your newly furnished space. 

Last note, I promise: For all of these options but particularly this last one, it’s important to measure your space and ensure that the items will fit through door frames, both in a box and as completed pieces of furniture. Thankfully, Article has instructions on doing that like a pro, too.

Article has a few sales during the year, especially around major holidays where you’ll find solid deals on its furniture. Currently, Article’s Black Friday sale features discounts up to 40% off. It’s their biggest sale of the year, so be sure to shop around for your favorites and add to cart quickly.

Multiple editors here at Apartment Therapy, including myself, have several pieces from Article, so I would say yes, Article is worth it. The brand’s furniture is easy on the wallet, and even easier to browse and shop online. Now, which items are worth your attention? Let’s get into it.