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MFI 70s furniture

ArsenetattersArsenetatters
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What was the name of the cheap, white, modular flat packed stuff that MFI made in the 70s? 
Been trying to think of the name for the last couple of days and it’s driving me mad.
Have asked friends but so far ‘Formica’, g-plan, f-plan are the suggestions but don’t sound right. I’m sure it began with an M.
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  • stockportaddickstockportaddick
    Hygena?
  • ArsenetattersArsenetatters
    stockportaddick said:
    Hygena?
    I remember the name but I think it was a make of furniture that MFI sold rather than their own brand.
  • Raith_C_ChattonellRaith_C_Chattonell
    Conti board, melamine? 
  • DaveMehmetDaveMehmet
    Schrieber?
  • ArsenetattersArsenetatters
    DaveMehmet said:
    Schrieber?
    I think they were the ‘posh end’ furniture that did bedrooms?
  • ArsenetattersArsenetatters
    Raith_C_Chattonell said:
    Conti board, melamine? 
    Doesn’t ring a bell
    this could drive me mad!
  • fenaddickfenaddick
    Can’t help other than to rule out G-Plan furniture which is lovely stuff that definitely isn’t cheap!
  • ArsenetattersArsenetatters
    Raith_C_Chattonell said:
    Conti board, melamine? 
    Mr Tatters thinks melamine is possible
  • MrOneLungMrOneLung
    From wiki

    Its products were mainly targeted to value oriented customers with the "Hygena" brand, and those on a higher income with the "Schreiber" brand. MFI was also one of the largest suppliers of installed appliances in the United Kingdom with its own brand "Diplomat". In the early 1990s it also introduced the "Pronto" brand for its budget self assembly furniture which was aimed directly at IKEA.
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  • ArsenetattersArsenetatters
    MrOneLung said:
    From wiki

    Its products were mainly targeted to value oriented customers with the "Hygena" brand, and those on a higher income with the "Schreiber" brand. MFI was also one of the largest suppliers of installed appliances in the United Kingdom with its own brand "Diplomat". In the early 1990s it also introduced the "Pronto" brand for its budget self assembly furniture which was aimed directly at IKEA.
    Thank you! Hygena it is then. It still doesn’t sound quite right to me so I’m wondering if I’m trying to remember a name my Dad used instead of the actual one. 
  • BaldybonceBaldybonce
    True story time,

    Many years ago my brother and myself went to clean the carpets of a lady's flat in Beckenham. As we moved a chest of MFI drawers in the bedroom the bottom drawer collapsed (as they did) .  It was the lady's 'Toy' drawer.
    We did the carpet, moved the chest of drawers back and balanced the bottom drawer back in place. We did laugh.
  • PopIconPopIcon
    Baldybonce said:
    True story time,

    Many years ago my brother and myself went to clean the carpets of a lady's flat in Beckenham. As we moved a chest of MFI drawers in the bedroom the bottom drawer collapsed (as they did) .  It was the lady's 'Toy' drawer.
    We did the carpet, moved the chest of drawers back and balanced the bottom drawer back in place. We did laugh.
    Was it full of Cabbage Patch Dolls or was she more into My Little Pony?
  • BaldybonceBaldybonce
    PopIcon said:
    Baldybonce said:
    True story time,

    Many years ago my brother and myself went to clean the carpets of a lady's flat in Beckenham. As we moved a chest of MFI drawers in the bedroom the bottom drawer collapsed (as they did) .  It was the lady's 'Toy' drawer.
    We did the carpet, moved the chest of drawers back and balanced the bottom drawer back in place. We did laugh.
    Was it full of Cabbage Patch Dolls or was she more into My Little Pony?
    More stallion than pony.
  • BedsaddickBedsaddick
    As stand up comedian Mike Reid once said “MFI stands for Made for Fucking Idiots . “
  • blackpool72blackpool72
    Arsenetatters said:
    MrOneLung said:
    From wiki

    Its products were mainly targeted to value oriented customers with the "Hygena" brand, and those on a higher income with the "Schreiber" brand. MFI was also one of the largest suppliers of installed appliances in the United Kingdom with its own brand "Diplomat". In the early 1990s it also introduced the "Pronto" brand for its budget self assembly furniture which was aimed directly at IKEA.
    Thank you! Hygena it is then. It still doesn’t sound quite right to me so I’m wondering if I’m trying to remember a name my Dad used instead of the actual one. 
    When putting their flat packs together there was plenty of names I called them.
    Just about every job I done using their shite had bits missing or damaged. 
  • ChizzChizz
    edited October 16
    Arsenetatters said:
    What was the name of the cheap, white, modular flat packed stuff that MFI made in the 70s? 
    Been trying to think of the name for the last couple of days and it’s driving me mad.
    Have asked friends but so far ‘Formica’, g-plan, f-plan are the suggestions but don’t sound right. I’m sure it began with an M.
    MFI Essentials was a range focused on budget-friendly, basic furniture pieces aimed at customers looking for affordable solutions. 
    MFI Select was a step up from the Essentials line, offering more stylish and mid-tier priced furniture, catering to those seeking better quality but still at a reasonable price. 
    SpaceMaker was a line of bedroom furniture that focused on maximising storage and making the best use of available space. It often featured modular wardrobes and bedroom storage units. 
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  • SoundAsa£SoundAsa£
    edited October 17
    I remember when Tescos took over MFI….. a few weeks after, I bought a frozen chicken from Tescos, when I defrosted it the leg fell off.
  • ArsenetattersArsenetatters
    SoundAsa£ said:
    I remember when Tescos took over MFI….. a few weeks after, I bought a frozen chicken from Tescos, when I defrosted it the leg fell off.
    Don’t start me on chickens with one leg unless you want photos 
  • ArsenetattersArsenetatters
    Peggy
  • charltonkestoncharltonkeston
    I don't think MFI were that bad for the money. It weren't their thought the average customer couldn't follow the Airfix  style instructions and improvise where necessary.
    Lashings of No Nails and extra fixings is all it took. 
  • Raith_C_ChattonellRaith_C_Chattonell
    With the aid of a roof rack attached to my old Vauxhall Viva I brought home a whole kitchen!

    I'm glad the old bill didn't spot me - it would've broken the weigh bridge at the local dump.  :|
  • LincsaddickLincsaddick
    old John Cooper Clarke joke .. 'he was drunk and swaying about like an MFI wardrobe'
  • lolwraylolwray
    Raith_C_Chattonell said:
    With the aid of a roof rack attached to my old Vauxhall Viva I brought home a whole kitchen!

    I'm glad the old bill didn't spot me - it would've broken the weigh bridge at the local dump.  :|
    Same here ..obviously not in your vauxhall viva but a mk3 cortina..how we got 35 miles down the A2 I ll never know ..
  • red10red10
    Had an expensive wooden  sofa frame, Ercol I believe, was only the frame but was tied on to the roof of my ford capri using the door handles. Had to tie it on the drivers side after I had got in !! Priceless.
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