Harveys Furniture
| Company type | Private company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Furniture retail |
| Founded | 1966 in United Kingdom |
| Fate | Entered administration on 30 June 2020 |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
Area served | United Kingdom |
| Products | Living room and dining room furniture |
| Owner | Alteri Investors (2019–2020) |
| Parent | Steinhoff International (2005–2019) |
Harveys Furniture Ltd was a prominent British retail chain specializing in living room and dining room furniture, recognized as one of the largest furniture retailers in the UK, operating over 150 outlets alongside Oak Furnitureland.
History
Established in 1966 in the United Kingdom, Harveys launched its inaugural store on Mare Street in East London. Originally operating as a private enterprise dealing in textiles and home furnishings, the business transitioned to focus solely on furniture by 2003. In October 2005, it became part of the Steinhoff International group through acquisition.
Between 2004 and 2010, Harveys concentrated its product range on living room, dining room, and bedroom furniture. However, in May 2010, the bedroom segment was discontinued and integrated into Bensons for Beds, another brand under Steinhoff. Following an arson incident that destroyed its Carlisle location in November 2013, the store was restored and reopened in March 2016.
September 2018 marked Harveys' first collaboration with a celebrity when it partnered with Louise Redknapp to launch a signature sofa collection. Later, in November 2019, private equity firm Alteri Investors took ownership of both Harveys and Bensons for Beds. On 30 June 2020, Harveys entered administration, which led to an immediate reduction of 240 positions.