Bargains in two Colombo Street stores

Press, 8 February 1985, Page 11

Bargains in two Colombo Street stores

Direct Furniture now offers its range of bargainprice furnishings from two mid-city shops — the new Bedland, at 643 Colombo Street, as well as the established, four-level premises at 661 Colombo Street.

Bedland, the specialist bedding branch which opened last week, is now also open on Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. The variety of bedding

available there includes seven Bedland waterbeds, with 14 types of bases and mattresses, the Dream Cloud airbed, and eight kinds of standard spring beds, covering the wide range of customers’ personal requirements. Other units featured at Bedland include:

• The Lotus waterbed, which uses full-length tubes filled with water that pre-

vent the rocking motion experienced in standard waterbeds without baffles. The manufacturers claim 30 per cent less restless movement during the night, and that people who normally need eight hours’ sleep may need only six. • The Dreamwool Easysleeper, which is designed to provide relief for sufferers of backache, rheumatism, various joint and muscular

ailments, and people requiring more natural heat. The Easy-sleeper has the mattresses, overlays and pillows filled with pure wool for year-round insulation. • Therapedic beds, specially designed and constructed by Slumbertime, of Auckland, for people suffering from different back problems. “There’s a bed for everybody at Bedland,” says Mr

Bruce Currie, a director of Director Furniture. The firm has its main premises at 643 Colombo Street, with another entrance through the modern furniture section from 49 Lichfield Street.

The ground floor offers the traditional range of upmarket furniture, including crystal and glass chandeliers and lamps, as well as paintings and prints. Direct Furniture has an upholstery bar with a complete range of samples to make new lounge suites to order, or to re-cover old ones.

The shop also has a bargain basement; the first floor features period furniture, including brass beds; and the second floor is devoted to office furniture.

“We can supply anything people want, including any items of furniture they have seen elsewhere,” Mr Currie said. “Most of our quality manufacturers are local, and include a few that supply us solely. “Everything we sell is guaranteed to be of firstclass workmanship, and any complaint is attended to immediately — all the manufacturers will stand by us,” Mr Currie said.

Direct Furniture is now the retailer of the largest selection of furniture in the South Island chosen from selected manufacturers for its style and quality. Because of the high volume of sales and bulk purchasing. Direct Furniture keeps its prices the most competitive available. Unbeatable cash discounts are available on all purchases, and the staff can readily price any article of furniture. Direct Furniture’s staff ol eight is experienced in the furniture business, and its friendly attitude will help all customers while seeking the best value and style for their home. The entire staff is knowledgeable in the construction of the furniture sold, and the customers’ satisfaction is its aim.