DFS in Derby
3 showrooms · Budget (£)Est. 1969
DFS is the UK's largest sofa retailer with 112 UK showrooms (store-locator verified July 2026) nationwide. Known for competitive pricing, frequent sales events, and a wide range of styles. They offer extensive customisation with hundreds of fabric and leather options, plus interest-free credit up to 4 years.
Known for: Value for money
DFS gets a lot of stick, but over 600,000 Trustpilot reviews at 4.9 stars don't lie — they've put more happy bums on sofas than anyone in the country. The perpetual sale is tiresome and some ranges are basic, but the sheer scale of satisfied customers speaks volumes. For accessible, well-priced sofas with nationwide showrooms, DFS delivers.
“600K happy customers can't all be wrong”
All 3 Showrooms
DFS Darley Dale
Dale Road South, Warney Brook Furniture Centre, Matlock
Derby, DE4 2ET
DFS Derby
Mansfield Road, Meteor Centre, Derby
Derby, DE21 4SY
DFS Measham
Tamworth Road, Measham, Burton On Trent
Derby, DE12 7DU
What to Expect at DFS
- Price Range
- Budget (£)
- Trustpilot Rating
- ★ 4.9 / 5(Mixed)
- Sofa Styles
- Contemporary, Traditional, Family
- Style Focus
- Contemporary & classic mix
- Customisation
- high
- Delivery Time
- 6-12 weeks made-to-order; Quick Delivery from ~14 days; Express ranges ~1 week
- Delivery Cost
- £129 incl. two-person delivery & installation (UK mainland)
- Delivery Type
- Mix of own fleet & 3rd-party
Finance Options
0% APR on all terms (6/12/24/36/48 months). Zero deposit available. Intelligent lending platform with soft credit check. FCA-authorised broker. Finance line: 0800 110 5000.
Warranty
15-year frame & spring guarantee. 2-year cover on fabrics, leathers, stitching, fillings, recliner mechanisms, sofa bed mechanisms. 1-year on electrical parts. Optional Sofacare extends to 5 years + accidental damage. BSI Kitemark certified.
After-sales: Comprehensive — BSI Kitemark, Sofacare extended warranty available
Sustainability
Medium (some sustainable fabrics)
What DFS sofas actually cost
5 sofas we recorded from DFS's public listings on 15 July 2026 during their live sale event.
| Sofa | Price | since last week |
|---|---|---|
| Somerford 3 Seater Sofa | £699 | holding |
| Zana 3 Seater Sofa | £549 | holding |
| Foster Fabric 3 Seater Manual Recliner Sofa | £849 | holding |
| Lovise Velvet Left Hand Facing Arm 2 Piece Open End Corner | £1,299 | holding |
| Ronan Option C Power 2 Corner 2 | £1,799 | holding |
“since last week” compares our checks of 11 July 2026 and 15 July 2026 — 3 weekly checks so far, a short record.
Prices observed 15 July 2026 from public listings; not affiliate-driven. They change with sales and configuration — always confirm on DFS's site. See our price-tracking methodology.
Contact DFS
- Phone
- 0333 9999 777
- Hours
- 8am-11pm, 7 days a week
- Live Chat
- Available on website
The take — DFS in Derby
Three DFS branches ring Derby: the Meteor Centre on Mansfield Road (DE21 4SY), Measham down the A42 (DE12 7DU), and — the outlier — Darley Dale's Warney Brook Furniture Centre near Matlock (DE4 2ET), about as rural as DFS gets. The Meteor Centre is the practical stop: Oak Furnitureland shares the same postcode and Dunelm is a park away, covering budget through mid-oak in one loop. ScS and Arlo & Jacob round out the city's options. Standard catalogue, standard rolling sale calendar.
Sofa Shopping in Derby
Derby offers 7 sofa showrooms from 5 brands, with retail parks dotted around the ring road. Arlo & Jacob brings British craftsmanship to a lineup that's otherwise high-street focused, with prices leaning from budget-friendly to mid-to-high. The East Midlands' industrial capital has more furniture firepower than its modest reputation suggests.
Browse all sofa showrooms in Derby →Shopping for a sofa in the East Midlands
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Nearby towns to shop: Nottingham (13 mi) · Leicester (24 mi)
Compare Sofa Brands in Derby
In Derby, DFS is one of 5 sofa brands with showrooms. We rate DFS 4/5. Here's how it compares:
| Brand | Rating | Price | Showrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFS | 4/5 | £ | 3 |
| Arlo & Jacob | 4/5 | £££ | 1 |
| Dunelm | 3/5 | £ | 1 |
| Oak Furnitureland | 3/5 | ££ | 1 |
| SCS | 3/5 | £ | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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