The Truth About Furniture Dupes

A little look into the world of furniture dupes, and what to be careful of.

I love spending my free time hunting for furniture, whether it's browsing antique auctions or checking out the latest collections from retailers like Lulu & Georgia. I leave no stone unturned. Lately, though, my feeds have been flooded with furniture dupe ads (why me!?), claiming that many furniture brands inflate their prices and that using their platform or technology will save you from overpaying… for the same items. Websites like Dupe.com are making it easy for consumers to find cheaper alternatives to their dream pieces. But how real are their claims?

While it’s true that some retailers mark up items beyond reasonable price ranges