Conor Moran of The 1933 talks to Build & Renovate

The 1933 Furniture Store is one of Ireland’s leading furniture shopping experiences offering the best of everything under one roof from world-renowned furniture brands, including Natuzzi, Alexander & James, Calligaris, Cattelan Italia, Neptune, and lots more… You won’t need to go anywhere else!

“We have been involved in designing and manufacturing quality sofas in Navan dating back to 1933. The Moran Brothers Patrick, Bernard and Francis established the original company to produce fireside chairs. Three generations later, we’re still a family business based in Navan and we opened our store about 20 years ago to show the very best in furniture design.

Our showroom is made up of galleries so customers can see all of the best products in the best displays,” explained Conor Moran.

“What makes us a bit different is that when a customer comes in here, you will meet a passionate person who has excellent product knowledge. They will be able to help you through any queries you have and chat through all the available options.

We help you buy what is right for you and what will suit your room, and we take the time to make sure that you are making the right decision.

As for advice, Conor would offer to people in advance of them purchasing a sofa?
“When customers come to us for advice, we first ask who the sofa is for and how the room will be used. This gives us a chance to start thinking about functionality as well as style:

How many people need to be seated at once?

Do you have pets or children?

Will elderly or disabled people be using the sofa?

Living spaces these days need to be multi-functional, so knowing how the space will be used throughout the week helps us determine a style and configuration that suits comfortably into your daily life. Remember — a sofa is more than somewhere to sit down!

“Before visiting the store, take photos and a short video clip of your room, it will really give us a sense of your space and what we have to work with. It’s also a handy reference guide when you walk through our store and try to picture a piece in your room. Make sure to do a full 360 sweep of the room, noting the entrance and access,” he enthused.

“Finally, we always encourage you to bring samples of your flooring, fabric, wallpaper, paint, and colour schemes. This helps coordinate the sofa and tie the whole room together, to create a finished look that complements your home, and other items you may have already picked out.”

As to the future of The 1933 Furniture Store?

If the pandemic has taught us anything, it is that being in our house for long periods, we need to make the best use of our space and room. People’s shopping habits have also changed, buying and doing more research online, so we believe it is important to create a great experience in our store – something that people can’t experience online. A visit to our store will help you feed your imagination and look at all the available options, concluded Conor