You just found the perfect couch online. The price is right, the fabric looks amazing, and you can already see it in your living room. Then you scroll down and see those dreaded words: “Delivery in 8–12 weeks.”
If you’re in Canberra and need furniture now, not in three months, you’re not alone. Most stores will make you wait weeks or months — but we built Fusion Furniture to change that.
Fusion Furniture: Same-Day Delivery That Actually Happens
At Fusion Furniture, we got tired of hearing Canberra locals complain about long furniture delivery waits — so we fixed the problem.
We stock what we sell, with over 50 furniture designs available for same-day delivery when you order before 2pm. Not next week. Not next month. The same day.
We’re a family-owned Canberra business founded by two brothers who wanted to make furniture shopping faster, simpler, and more reliable. When you buy from us, you’re not waiting for stock to arrive from overseas or dealing with third-party couriers. We handle deliveries ourselves, and in most cases, we’re the ones loading your furniture and bringing it to your home personally.
Our delivery timeframes:
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Canberra & ACT: Same-day or next-day delivery on in-stock items
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Sydney Metro: 5–7 business days for a flat $150 rate
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Regional NSW: Around two weeks
We built our entire supply chain around reliability. No vague “estimated” dates, no stock listed online that doesn’t actually exist, no third-party excuses. When we say it’s available — it’s in stock and ready to go.
Why So Many Furniture Stores in Canberra Make You Wait
Most retailers operate on a made-to-order model. You choose your fabric, pay a deposit, and wait while the furniture is manufactured overseas or interstate. Each stage adds delay — production time, shipping, customs, warehousing, and courier logistics.
Even when they quote 6–8 weeks, it often stretches to 3–4 months due to backlogs, supply chain issues, or poor communication. Many customer reviews show orders marked “in stock” taking over 100 days to arrive — or being delayed multiple times with no explanation (Reddit).
That’s the reality Fusion Furniture was designed to avoid.
What You Can Expect from Other Canberra Furniture Stores
Harvey Norman – 6–8 Weeks (If You’re Lucky)
Harvey Norman stores across Canberra usually quote 6–8 weeks for furniture delivery (Harvey Norman). Real customer experiences show it can take longer — one user said Harvey Norman “usually takes six weeks to deliver” when they needed something urgently (Facebook).
The main issue isn’t just the wait time but the inaccurate stock levels and limited communication once delays occur. If you’re not in a rush, Harvey Norman can work. But for fast delivery, it’s not the answer.
Nick Scali – Premium Furniture, Painfully Slow Delivery
Nick Scali is known for premium lounges and sleek showrooms, but quick delivery isn’t part of the deal. Their delivery info page is vague about timeframes (Nick Scali), and customers regularly report months-long delays or cancelled deliveries (Reddit, Facebook).
Expect around 10–12 weeks for custom orders — and longer if manufacturing or shipping delays hit. It’s beautiful furniture, but you’ll be waiting a while.
King Living – Outstanding Quality, Long Waits
King Living’s Fyshwick showroom has a cult following, and for good reason — their lounges are built to last 15+ years (Reddit).
For delivery, it depends on whether your piece is in stock. In-stock items usually reach Canberra within two weeks, but custom orders take 8–12 weeks (King Living).
IKEA – Decent Shipping, Long Booking Windows
IKEA doesn’t have a Canberra store; deliveries come from Sydney. Orders ship in 3–10 business days once dispatched (IKEA), but the problem is booking a delivery slot — one customer said they had to wait three weeks just for a slot (Facebook).
So, if you plan ahead, IKEA’s fine. But if you need a couch by this weekend, forget it.
Amart Furniture – Budget Option with Mixed Results
Amart promotes affordable pricing and reasonable delivery times. Custom sofas take 10–14 weeks (Amart), while standard items are listed as 3–10 business days.
In practice, it’s hit or miss. Some customers get quick delivery; others report delays stretching to 6–8 weeks (Facebook).
Fantastic Furniture – Cheap, but Delivery Headaches
Fantastic Furniture attracts buyers on a budget, offering online-exclusive products with a 3–15 business day delivery promise (Fantastic Furniture). Unfortunately, reviews tell another story — multiple customers report repeated delivery cancellations (Reddit) and long delays (Trustpilot).
If you’re patient and price-sensitive, it might be fine. Just don’t throw out your old sofa until the new one’s in your lounge.
How to Avoid Getting Burned When Ordering Furniture in Canberra
If you decide to buy from a traditional retailer, take precautions:
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Get written confirmation of delivery dates — not vague “6–8 weeks” estimates.
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Ask directly if the item is in stock or made to order.
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Read the fine print — many terms say delivery dates are “estimates only.”
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Check reviews for mentions of delays, not just product quality.
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Keep your old furniture until the new one arrives — delays are common.
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Know your refund rights if delays exceed their promised timeframes.
Canberra’s Fastest Furniture Delivery Exists
Most Canberra furniture stores run on slow, made-to-order systems.
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Harvey Norman: 6–8 weeks minimum
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Nick Scali & King Living: 8–12 weeks (or more)
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IKEA: 3–4 weeks with booking delays
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Amart & Fantastic Furniture: Inconsistent, often longer than quoted
At Fusion Furniture Canberra, we do things differently. When we say “in stock,” we mean it. Order before 2pm, and we’ll deliver your furniture that day. No waiting, no hidden supply chain, no third-party couriers — just real people delivering real furniture, fast.
Visit our Fyshwick showroom, see what’s in stock, and take your new furniture home today. That’s how buying furniture in Canberra should work.