Methodology

Furniture Brand Index is designed to make furniture comparisons easier to understand. Our editorial framework considers ten dimensions, weighted according to their importance to the ownership experience.

Core evaluation framework

Design — 20 points. Originality, coherence, product proportion and the strength of the creative direction.

Materials — 15 points. Quality, appropriateness, traceability and clarity of material specifications.

Craftsmanship — 15 points. Construction, finishing, joinery, upholstery execution and quality control.

Value — 15 points. What the customer receives relative to price, design authorship and material quality.

Delivery — 10 points. Availability, lead-time clarity, packaging and delivery options.

Customer experience — 10 points. Pre-sale information, service, returns and support.

Designer credentials — 5 points. Depth and relevance of external design collaboration.

Warranty — 5 points. Breadth and clarity of post-purchase protection.

Responsible practices — 5 points. Sourcing, certifications and credible environmental initiatives.

Why some profiles have no score

We do not publish a score until enough comparable evidence has been reviewed. A blank score is preferable to a number that implies precision we do not yet have.