Shopify Preorder Examples from 6 Furniture Stores

Furniture isn’t always ready to ship tomorrow. A sofa may take 10 weeks to arrive, a table may still be in production, or a custom piece may need to be made after the order is placed.

Preorders give stores a way to keep selling while customers wait. We looked at six Shopify stores to see how they use preorders and what they do differently. 

At a glance: 6 furniture stores and their preorder setups

Most take a deposit and give a lead time of 4 to 12 weeks, with deposits ranging from 30% to 70%. The table below compares each store's payment options, lead time, and standout move. 

What preorder features do most furniture stores use?

Most of these stores use a clear preorder label, a specific delivery estimate, customer reviews and a deposit or instalment option. Here's how each one shows up across the six stores. 

• Preorder labels: To help customers understand that a product is not immediately available, stores use labels such as “Made-to-Order,” “Backorder,” and “Preorder.”
• Customer reviews: Four of the six stores display reviews on their product pages, giving customers more confidence before they buy.
• Estimated delivery: All six stores mention when the product will arrive, using a week range, a shipping month or an exact delivery date.
• Partial payment options: Three of the stores offer both full and partial payment options, while the others accept only full payment.

All six stores also run their preorders with Dibs- Preorders & Backorders app for their preorder setup and management. 

To know how to set up preorders, read this blog: How to Set Up Pre Order on Shopify in 2026 (With & Without App)

What do these furniture stores do differently with preorders?

Each store adds one or two approaches beyond the basics, such as a discount for paying in full, offering gifts, or a material sample. Here's what each store does. 

1. Orpaï Studio

Orpaï Studio is a French furniture and décor brand founded in 2021 by Alicia and Ankush. It sources one-of-a-kind antique pieces from India, China, and Turkey.

• 5% off for full payment: Gives customers a reason to pay upfront instead of waiting to pay the balance.
• Clear preorder FAQs: Answers common questions about the preorder process, helping customers understand what to expect before ordering.

2. Pieces for Places

Pieces for Places is a UK furniture and homeware retailer with two showrooms and products from more than 120 UK and EU suppliers.

• Delivery deadline that creates urgency: “Order before 20/10/2026 for pre-Christmas delivery” encourages customers to order early if they need the furniture by a specific date.
• Fabric samples: £1 samples let customers check the material before committing to a sofa or armchair.

3. Ventiques

Ventiques, started in 2006, makes flush-mount floor vents designed to sit level with the floor.

• Free-gift progress bar: Adds an incentive to the purchase without directly discounting the product. You can offer such a widget using discount apps like Dealeasy.
• Order tracking through the chatbot: Gives customers an easy way to check their order after purchase.

4. BirchBarn Designs

BirchBarn Designs, founded in 2013, is a family-run woodworking shop that makes hardwood countertops, tables, stools, and other furniture.

• "Made to Order" label: Makes it clear that the product isn't ready to ship and has a 5–7 week production timeline.
• Deposit + balance at pickup: Customers pay the remaining amount when the product is ready, rather than paying the full amount upfront.

5. Mobset Living

Mobset Living, since 1990, is a Dutch furniture store specialising in dining tables, coffee tables and lighting.

• "View it in your room" visualiser: Helps customers see whether the table works in their space before ordering.
• Delivery date and time picker: Lets customers plan around the expected arrival date using a calendar. For such widgets, you may try out apps like Pickeasy.

6. Natural Stone Co

Natural Stone Co makes handcrafted marble, travertine and natural stone furniture, and grew out of a family stone import business with over 40 years in the industry.

• $20 stone sample: Lets customers check the material before committing to an expensive piece.
• In-stock and preorder options: Shows inventory urgency, such as "Only 1 left," alongside products that are available for preorder.

Store details were checked in October 2026, and store categories are from StoreLeads. If you spot an error, contact us at vishnupriya@logbase.io.