The local alternative to Taobao you’ve been looking for.
When it comes to shopping for affordable furniture online, chances are, your first thought would be Taobao – but doing so comes with potential risks and its fair share of hassle.
So today, we’re ungatekeeping a local e-furniture site that has over 30,000 pieces to choose from at affordable prices, with the assurance of quality and 100-day free returns – FortyTwo.
A lowest price matching policy
Siddell 4-Seater Sofa
While the likes of Taobao may offer you ridiculously low prices, there’s no way to ensure quality, since virtually anyone can be a seller on the platform. As one Reddit user accurately added, buying furniture and big ticket items on Taobao therefore comes “at your own risk”.
FortyTwo, on the other hand, has been in the business for 16 years and retains a 4.8-star Google Review (as at time of writing).
Here’s how they achieve low prices: being 100% online means there’s no need for overhead costs like showroom rental or salespeople, and these cost savings get passed on to you.
Bellance 1.3m Dining Table
Additionally, FortyTwo also has a lowest price matching policy: if you’ve purchased a product from them, but find an identical one at another retailer’s storefront at a lower price, they’ll match the price as long as you send in the request within 14 days from the point of purchase.
Nothing gets lost in translation
Shoutout to our CLB and non-Chinese-speaking fam!
FortyTwo is in English, so there’s absolutely no need for Google Translate or worse, misinterpreting product details.
The website is also extremely user-friendly, which makes it easy to navigate by product category or even FortyTwo’s top picks by interior style (e.g. Scandinavian, mid-century modern) for those who want to streamline their shopping experience.
There’s also a live customer care chat if you have any queries/require assistance.
A wide selection for any theme/style you’re eyeing
Alleffra Upholstered Floating Bedframe (White Boucle Fabric/Queen)
You may have the best ID to nail your home’s look, but the wrong loose furnishings can undo it all.
With over 30,000 choices that FortyTwo offers, you’re sure to find exactly what you’re looking for – whether it’s furniture pieces that are quintessential to your preferred interior style, decor, or home essentials.
Denise 3 Seater Sofa
Take, for example, this neutral-coloured sofa (above) with tapered legs that would fit right in a Scandi-inspired home, or the more quirky one below for those of you who love to play with uncommon colours and textures.
Alfie 2-Seater Velvet Sofa
Shipping is straightforward, and assembly is done for you*
Felice Corner Wardrobe
FortyTwo handles most deliveries in-house, so there’s no need to engage a third party courier and deal with the hassle of liaising with multiple parties at one go (after all, your renovation will have enough stress to deal with!).
You can choose from standard or express same-day delivery (for select products only) and enjoy free delivery for purchases over $300.
*The prices listed also come with free assembly for selected products, so you literally don’t have to lift a finger – how handy is that?
100-day free returns
Kingdon 3-Seater Sofa (Tan)
One issue that homeowners have with online furniture shopping is not being able to have a look and feel for themselves.
You’ve probably come across your fair share of forum discussions about purchases that turned into nightmares when an unsatisfactory product could not be returned and refunded.
Myrril Display Cabinet (Natural)
As a business established by homeowners themselves, FortyTwo fully understands this and will issue you a full refund if you change your mind within 100 days of receiving the product, no questions asked*.
The bottom line: you can make your purchases without regrets!
*This is given the product is unused and in resalable condition. Some exceptions apply; T&Cs here.
Fuss-free shopping without regrets
Malleville Rattan Bench (Ash Black)
On top of their impressive range of products, FortyTwo provides a hassle-free service and reliable customer service so you can shop with peace of mind. So, what you get then is the cost savings and convenience that come with online shopping, without any possibility of your experience turning into a horror story – sounds like a win-win situation alright!
