Hardings Furniture is a family-owned and operated furniture store in Petone, Lower Hutt, trading from the same store since 1947. What started with Paul Harding's father Leslie has continued across three generations, now run by Paul and Ann Harding alongside their daughter Sarah and son-in-law Aaron.
Hardings describes itself as "Wellington's Coolest Little Furniture Store," with a store packed with furniture spanning retro, modern, industrial, contemporary and traditional styles, alongside a large range of artwork, from street art canvasses to fine art framed prints and band and concert posters. Because the business is completely family owned and operated, customers deal directly with an owner of the business, and Hardings promises to match or beat any competitor's price on the same product.
The store stocks a wide range of furniture across bedroom, lounge, living room, dining room and office categories, along with dozens of named furniture collections, plus a dedicated clearance section for floor models and end-of-line stock. Hardings offers free delivery anywhere in New Zealand on orders over $1995 (non-rural).
For nearly 80 years, Hardings Furniture has been a fixture on Jackson Street in Petone, trading from the very same store since Paul Harding's father, Leslie, opened it in 1947. Today the business is run by Paul and Ann Harding, together with their daughter Sarah and son-in-law Aaron, marking three generations of family ownership in one location.
Hardings describes itself as "Wellington's Coolest Little Furniture Store," and the description fits. The shop is eclectic, packed with furniture spanning retro, modern, industrial, contemporary and traditional styles, all under one roof. Colour and character come through strongly too, with the store filled with an extensive range of artwork, from street art canvasses through to fine art framed prints like Matisse and Bauhaus, alongside band, musician and concert posters.
What sets Hardings apart, according to the family, is that being completely family owned and operated means customers are always dealing directly with an owner of the business. That translates into a promise: Hardings says it will always give customers the best deal, and will match or beat any competitor's price on the same product. Customers echo this in their feedback, describing competitive pricing, great communication around delivery, and a warm, family-owned atmosphere that's harder to find at bigger retailers. One customer specifically noted that Paul and his team are helpful and knowledgeable, and if they don't have something in stock, they'll help track it down.
Hardings' furniture range covers every part of the home. For the bedroom, that includes bedsides, blanket boxes, mirrors, tallboys and chests, beds, and headboards. The lounge range covers sofas, sofa beds, armchairs, recliner and lift chairs, and footstools and ottomans, while living room furniture spans side tables, coffee tables, entertainment units, hall and console tables, and bookcases and display cabinets. Dining room shoppers can browse dining chairs and tables, benches, bar stools, sideboards, bar carts, and stools, and the office range covers desks and bookcases.
Beyond these core categories, Hardings carries dozens of named furniture collections, including recent new arrivals like the Wagner Barstools, the Surabaya Collection, the Parisian Collection, and Oberon, giving shoppers a constantly refreshed range to explore alongside longer-standing collections.
Hardings regularly runs promotions, including a current clearance and end-of-line sale with at least 10% off all floor stock, featuring pieces like the Flow Dining Table, the Dawn TV Unit in black (down to the last one), the Terrazzo round dining table, the Reeves round dining table in deep oak, the Kobe Highboard with fluted glass, and the Panel Low Bookcase. Shoppers are also encouraged to ask about multiple purchase discounts, and a limited-time artwork deal offers buy two, get a third free across the Music and Pop Culture and Artists framed print ranges.
For customers ordering online, Hardings offers free delivery anywhere in New Zealand on orders over $1995 (non-rural). For those wanting to browse in person, the physical store at 172 Jackson Street in Petone remains the heart of the business, open seven days a week.
Hardings Furniture is open Monday to Saturday from 9:30am to 5pm, and Sunday from 10am to 4pm. The team can be reached by phone or email for enquiries, and the store also maintains a presence on Facebook and Instagram for anyone wanting a look at new arrivals before visiting in person.