The Best Furniture for Your Wedding Registry

As you dream of your happily ever after in the days leading up to “I do,” you’ll no doubt be envisioning the look and feel of your newlywed home. Whether you live in a high-rise apartment or a single-family residence in the suburbs, the furniture you choose can really set the vibe for your space and reflect your personality as a couple. From space-saving bookcases to Insta-worthy statement pieces, the sky’s the limit when it comes to filling your home with furniture that will serve function and form.

Accent pieces and storage solutions are great wedding registry items, and while you may be hesitant to add these big-ticket gifts to your wish list, including furniture is not a faux pas. Remember that wedding guests often welcome a variety of gift ideas — and there are only so many coffee makers, toasters, flatware and dinnerware sets, and cookware pieces you need in one kitchen! In fact, many newlyweds also start a cash fund, request gift cards or set up group gifting options to purchase larger pieces of furniture like sofas, bed frames and even mattresses.

Once you choose those foundational items, use our guide to discover some of the best sellers in living room furniture, outdoor furniture, entryway storage, and more. 

Overview: 

• Dining and Entertaining Furniture
• Entryway Furniture
• Living Room Furniture
• Outdoor Furniture

Dining and Entertaining Furniture

Best Bar Cart: Safavieh Rio 3-Tier Round Bar Cart and Wine Rack

Couples who love to entertain will enjoy this stylish bar cart from Safavieh, available in gorgeous gold or black nickel finishes. The three-tiered bar cart can easily serve cocktails — and even appetizers and dessert — from its deep, glass shelves. A practical handle, caster-locked wheels and an integrated three-bottle wine rack keeps wine, spirits and barware in place while transporting from room to room.

Best Dining Chairs: Safavieh Izzy Chenille Dining Chair

Whether you plan to host a large dinner party or have an intimate meal for two, dining chairs are an essential furniture item. This set offers a sophisticated, yet comfortable flair to your home’s decor. The industrial-chic style gets a soft, contemporary twist and makes for a stylish seat that can pair with a variety of dining tables.

Entryway Furniture

Best Console Table: Safavieh Alphonse Console Table

Add drama to your entryway with the Safavieh Alphonse Console Table. Spacious enough to hold your mail, a vase and key tray, this table features a tempered glass top and elegant gold-leafed iron legs to stand the test of time. Its geometric elements give off an art deco vibe, but the piece can easily fit among contemporary or traditional home decor as a statement item. 

Best Storage Bench: Honey-Can-Do Gray Storage Bench

Introduce organization to your hallway in a snap with this sturdy storage bench that features a built-in cushion and three cubbies. It provides a convenient spot to slip on your shoes or stash away essentials. Arrange baskets in the underneath compartments to hold smaller items like a dog leash or children’s toys. The stylish gray cushion stays in place with velcro straps or can be removed easily to display a farmhouse-style slate gray finish.

Best Coat Rack: Umbra Pillar Stool/Coat Rack

With a super small footprint and sleek design, this coat rack adds much-needed storage to high traffic areas. Position it next to the front door or in the corner of a bedroom to hold everyday items like purses, coats, hats or scarves on the six hooks. The integrated stool offers a place to lace up your shoes or a platform to showcase beloved houseplants. Constructed of metal and natural wood, it’s available in dark and light finishes to fit any aesthetic. 

Living Room Furniture

Best Bookcase: Honey-Can-Do 4-Tier Industrial Rolling Bookshelf with Wheels

Put your book collection, framed family photos and decorative tchotchkes on display with this beautiful bookcase. Full of utility and offering a modern farmhouse style, the bookcase features four shelves and a heavy-duty steel frame. It’s great for the living room, next to a dresser in the bedroom or even in the dining room to store dinnerware and glassware in an elegant display. This is one of those wedding gifts that you’ll use throughout your entire marriage.

Best Wall-Mounted Shelf: Umbra Bellwood Wall Shelf

Create more storage in your home by taking advantage of vertical wall space. This intriguing wall-mounted shelf has an eye-catching oval design that creates a stunning space to exhibit your favorite candles, houseplants and more. But this beauty also has brawn: Each shelf can hold up to 15 pounds. Mount it over a desk or console table to add functionality and visual appeal to your living room.

Best Media Stand: Safavieh Tay Media Stand

Whether you and your partner are film buffs or gamers, you’ll want to add this TV stand to your wedding gift registry as it can accommodate all of your entertainment needs. Put your collection on display in the open-shelving area or keep it hidden behind the two retro-chic, chevron-patterned doors.

Best Side Table: Honey-Can-Do Square Natural C End Table

The embodiment of functionality and beauty, this end table will blend in seamlessly with your existing furniture with its rustic tabletop and black stand. The C-shaped design fits above most armrests, so the table can cozy up to the couch for those nights you want to curl up with a good book and a cup of tea. Feel free to experiment with this piece by placing it at the end of your sofa or layering it above shorter side tables for a nesting look.

Best Coffee Table: Safavieh Tristan Modern Coffee Table

The perfect place to set your morning cuppa, this modern coffee table is a great addition to any living room. Enjoy the rustic wood grain pattern of the tabletop, which is visually balanced by two black steel legs. This piece is contemporary, industrial and farmhouse chic all at once.

Best Accent Chair: Safavieh Bridger Accent Chair

Add personality to your home’s decor with an accent chair. This refined piece from Safavieh reimagines midcentury style with its fresh take on a classic silhouette and outstretched metal legs. An inviting seat for readers and loungers alike, the chair’s soft upholstery and reclining shape creates an ultra-cozy space. Add an ottoman or colorful pouf of your choice and you’ll never want to get up from your seat. 

Best Writing Desk: Honey-Can-Do Home Office Computer Desk with Shelves

A home office should be practical in design, but also serve as a source of inspiration. Create a highly curated workspace that sparks creativity with this stylish writing desk. Featuring clean lines and made from durable materials, the desk provides ample space for working with a laptop or papers, plus easy access to office essentials. Store a jar of pens, file folders or a printer on the various open concept shelves, which can be assembled on either end of the desk based on your room’s configuration.

Outdoor Furniture

Best Outdoor Living Set: Safavieh Abdul 4-Piece Living Set

Constructed from durable synthetic wicker and equipped with plush cushions, this chic living set features two armchairs and a loveseat that welcome guests to a relaxing stay on your patio or deck. A coordinating glass-topped coffee table, ideal for serving drinks or hors d’oeuvres, checks all the boxes for outdoor entertaining. 

Best Chaise Lounge: Safavieh Newport Chaise Lounge Chair with Side Table

Soak up the sun while relaxing on these comfortable chaise lounge chairs that will create a resort-like feel in your backyard or patio. The multilevel reclining back lets you and your partner adjust to an ideal angle for reading or an alfresco siesta. Each lounge chair has a a built-in side table that pulls out when you need it, offering the perfect amount of space for a drink, small plate, and book.

Best Fire Pit: Safavieh Grenada Fire Pit

Light up the night with a beautiful fire pit fabricated from distressed black iron. Sporting a dramatic shape, it will easily become the centerpiece of any outdoor setting. Use it to host s’mores parties with family and friends, or add warmth to intimate conversations with your loved one. Whether you fire it up year round or simply for a season, this is one piece of outdoor furniture that deserves to be on your wedding gift wish list.

Best Outdoor Umbrella: Safavieh Hilo 6.5-Foot Tiki Umbrella

Cute umbrellas aren’t just for tasty cocktails. Give off an island vibe with this outdoor umbrella adorned with faux raffia that will add a playful touch to your yard or porch. Standing 6.5 feet tall with a tilting mechanism to optimize sun protection, the umbrella will provide maximum shade over dining tables, seating areas and other outdoor furniture.

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