New Chairman-Designate

MFI Furniture Group PLC
20 July 2006


                                                                    20 July 2006



MFI FURNITURE GROUP Plc APPOINTS NEW NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CHAIRMAN-DESIGNATE


MFI Furniture Group Plc announces the appointment of Will Samuel as a
Non-executive Director with immediate effect and as Chairman-designate.

As previously announced, having served as Chairman for six years and in
accordance with corporate governance best practice, Ian Peacock will retire
during the current year once a successor has been established in place. It is
expected that he will step down during the next few months following a short
transition period.

From 2003 until 2004, Will Samuel, a Chartered Accountant, was Vice Chairman,
European Investment Bank, of Citigroup Inc. From 2000 to 2003 he was Co-Chief
Executive Officer at Schroders Salomon Smith Barney (a division of Citigroup
Inc.). Prior to this he was a Director of Schroders plc, the investment banking
group, which was acquired by Citigroup Inc. in 2000.

Mr. Samuel is a Vice Chairman of Lazard & Co., Ltd.  He is Deputy Chairman of
Inchcape plc, and is a Non-Executive Director of the Edinburgh Investment Trust
plc and of Ecclesiastical Insurance group plc.

Will Samuel is the brother of Lesley Knox, a current non-executive on the board
of MFI. She has indicated her intention to retire from the board, having
completed almost 6 years in office, and will step down as soon as her successor
has been appointed.

Ian Peacock said 'The Board and I are delighted that Will Samuel has agreed to
succeed me as Chairman. He brings with him a wealth of experience and we look
forward to working with him.'

Commenting on the appointment, Will Samuel said 'I am very pleased to be joining
the Board at this important time for the Group. Whilst the company has been
through a challenging period, I am committed to continuing its stabilisation and
recovery alongside the executive team.'


In accordance with paragraph 16.4 of the Listing Rules, it is confirmed that
there are no details to be disclosed under paragraph 6.F.2 (b) to (g) of the
Listing Rules.


Enquiries

Susan Gilchrist/Fiona Laffan/Anna Jones     Brunswick Group LLP    020 2404 5959
          
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