Sikanderpur Furniture Market Guide: Your Home 'Wood' Look Good After This Haul

The smell of wood is thick in the air, a concoction of freshly cut wood and seasoned wood. Hammers loudly drop, and saws relatively whirr in the background. You'll hear people bargaining almost all the time, which is indeed considered an art here. Cash is very much king, and there is a feeling that those who negotiate well might just be able to walk away with some exceptionally good deals. Welcome to Sikanderpur furniture market! 

On first impression, it looks like just a stretch of many shops lined up for a distance. It's not your kind of neat shopping mall; rather, it's one lengthy, prominent street market, but it is purely and completely the furniture that steals the show. You see anything and everything from the ornate, antique-style wooden pieces to the sleek and modern ones: beds, dining tables, shelves, almirahs, chairs, chests of drawers, mirrors, and wooden vases; you'll find it all. 

The multiple shops of the market sell items mainly made of sheesham, teakwood, or ply. The prices depend on the type of wood. Since the shops don’t use too much reclaimed wood, you might feel the prices are a bit higher when compared to other affordable furniture markets in Delhi, but the finishing on everything is top-notch, and there's some wiggle room to bargain, of course. 

Sheesham and teakwood come from various parts of the country, mainly Rajasthan. Some shops even have their manufacturing set there for bigger items, while the smaller items are made in the market itself. If you, too, like me, love seeing home inspo on Pinterest, you probably have an idea of what you want, and you can get it custom-made here.

Other than wood items, you'll also find a few shops selling outdoor wicker furniture—tables, stools, swings, chairs–the prices for these start at about INR 5,000 for a set of table and four chairs. They also replace weaving in case you have existing furniture that's in bad shape. From home furnishings to the things of life, there is a shop for almost anything, some offering home decor items with perhaps even a movie of frosted glass for interiors. 

Food-wise, it's mostly about quick bites and local flavor. Street food stalls and small eateries are scattered all over, serving momo, chaat, rolls, and all sorts of North and South Indian snacks. It's somewhere you grab a bite on the go while shopping, rather than a place you would visit for a full meal.

The market is also relatively closer to the 32nd Avenue, where you can tuck into some fine dining places, bars, or even head for brunch and some more shopping. 

The Sikanderpur furniture market in Gurgaon has numerous shops, a mix of established brands and local stores that specialise in customised wood furniture, lighting, and room-specific furnishings for bathrooms, bedrooms, balconies, and more.

Furniture stores: You'll see names like Luxmi Furniture, Richi Furniture, Krishna Furniture, Shri Shyam Traders, G-Yes Furniture, Royal Furniture, All In One Office System, Woodpa Living Styles, and many more, lining the street. 

Light stores: Sai Lite Gallery, Las Vegas Lights, Delhi Light Emporium, Regency Lites, Light Art (formerly Asian Light), and Twink House Of Lights

Soft furnishings: Curtain fabric shops like Uma Fabric, Khushbo Furnishing, The Bharat Furnishing and more. 

Home decor dealers: The Design Studio, Maestro Interiors and more. 

Electrical stores: Maruti Electricals, Mr Electricals, Jindal Electricals and Hardware, Tarun Electricals, and Ravi Electricals

LBB tip: Some shops, Luxiono Light Studio (near Metro Pillar Number 49) and Light Studio (near Metro Pillar Number 62 or 52), present themselves as curated spaces for architectural lighting and higher-end or imported designs. If you are looking for very specific design needs or something that stands out, these might be where you want to go. The market also has the Vashisht Complex where you can sell your used laptops and computers. 

The nearest metro station is Guru Dronacharya, from where it is an 8-minute walk. The market has shops on both sides of the street and is right below the metro line. The food may not be hygienic, so make sure you have it before or after shopping. 

Timings: Shops open at 12 PM and the market goes on till 8 PM.