FAQs
Our three tobacco warehouses do not have central air or heat, so prepare for hot temps in the summer and some winter chilliness. Make sure to consult the expected forecast for the day(s) you’ll be visiting, as Virginia weather is notoriously moody, particularly in the spring and fall months. We also recommend comfy footgear because you will be doing a lot of walking. Bring your exploring spirit and be prepared to find amazing things.
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Size definitely does matter when it comes to furniture shopping so be sure to bring measurements with you, including room and floor sizes. Some folks find it helpful to bring a full blueprint of their homes. Fabric swatches, wall color, current flooring samples, and samples of other fabrics in your home are all extremely helpful, especially if you are planning to do any custom ordering. A tape measure also comes in handy for many of our visitors. (Don’t worry. If you forget a tape measure, we have plenty you can use.) If you bring pictures of the items or styles you are looking for, our sales associates can point you in the right direction. Dress comfortably and be prepared for A LOT of walking and stair climbing.
One of the biggest keys to a successful Green Front experience is time, and you’ll want to allow plenty of it. Consider the time needed for the drive, of course, but you’ll also want to allow plenty of time to comb through our massive inventory. Plan to spend the day and maybe even a night or two. Please refer to our lodging page for more information on your options. It also helps to have an idea of the items and styles you're looking for. Use our interactive online map to create your own unique itinerary beforehand.
Most of our inventory is sold by other retailers. Feel free to shop around and explore your options. We’re confident you won't find consistently lower prices elsewhere. Many of our customers take pictures of items they are interested in when they visit and then price shop. Nearly all of them call us back to buy the piece they want, direct from us.
Everywhere! We carry rugs from India, cowhides from Brazil, chairs from Pennsylvania and side tables from Indonesia.
Our furniture is almost always dramatically less than the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP), sometimes by as much as 60%. Everyday is a sale. We are opportunists, constantly searching for special buys with manufacturers. We buy full containers of discontinued lines. We buy direct from small rug companies in India. And we even buy “showroom samples” (pieces used as display items at trade shows and other retail locations) to sell direct to you. This ensures our prices are always low.
However, if you’re really itching for a deal, be sure to visit Building 12, AKA “The Boneyard”, for furniture, and Building 7 for our most deeply-discounted rugs.
Occasionally manufacturers may offer markdowns on their particular lines but otherwise, Green Front does not run specials. However, April through July are great times to check out all the showroom samples following Spring Market in High Point, NC. The same is true for December through March, following the Fall Market. Floor samples are abundant and offer the best possible pricing.
We do not keep a live inventory online. We maintain an actively updated list of our manufacturers and where they are located at Green Front which you can explore on our Interactive Map. Our blog, Facebook and Instagram are also great ways to see new items as they arrive on the floor. But, move quickly, even featured items are not guaranteed to stay in stock.
A sampling of direct imports and rugs are available for sale online at The District Exchange. But, if you want the full ‘Green Front Experience’ be sure to make the trip to our Farmville location.
New inventory arrives daily, so our selection is always changing. We receive shipping containers filled with rugs, truck loads of furniture direct from the factory and rooms of floor samples bought after major industry shows. Because many of our items are sold direct from the floor, what you see at Green Front one day could very well be gone the next.
We carry over 180 furniture manufacturers and each of them has something special to offer. To help you find what you’re looking for we’ve divided them by price point, style, furniture type and location at Green Front. We also carry rugs imported from around the world. Our Field Guide (available in store) and Interactive Map (available on our website) can help you find manufacturers based on your taste or budget.
