MODA Furnitures vs Wilson & Nicholson:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, MODA Furnitures had more branded searches than Wilson & Nicholson among sofa makers in New Zealand. MODA Furnitures had about 1,600 branded searches, while Wilson & Nicholson had 90. MODA Furnitures made up 21.4% of all sofa maker searches we track, and Wilson & Nicholson accounted for 1.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about sofa makers, MODA Furnitures and Wilson & Nicholson each appeared in two of the five answers. MODA Furnitures and Wilson & Nicholson were each mentioned first in one of the two answers.
Who do people search for more?
MODA Furnitures, about 18 searches for every 1 for Wilson & Nicholson
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 1 of 2 answers.
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Top sofa makers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, MODA Furnitures and Wilson & Nicholson were each mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. MODA Furnitures and Wilson & Nicholson were each listed first in one of the two answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Bauhaus3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
King Living2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- MODA Furnitures2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Wilson & Nicholson2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Coco Republic0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Tim Webber Design0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Moran0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Arthur G0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about sofa makers
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which sofa maker should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best sofa makers in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best sofa maker in New Zealand for a family home?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“lounge suite nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“modular sofa nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is MODA Furnitures or Wilson & Nicholson more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for MODA Furnitures and Wilson & Nicholson by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight sofa makers we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for MODA Furnitures, Wilson & Nicholson. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | King Living | Coco Republic | MODA Furnitures | Tim Webber Design | Wilson & Nicholson | Bauhaus | Moran | Arthur G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 36.5% | 27.3% | 20.3% | 14.1% | 0.96% | 0.43% | 0.32% | 0.11% |
| Nov 2025 | 37% | 28.4% | 21.2% | 11.4% | 1.2% | 0.45% | 0.22% | 0.11% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.5% | 28% | 21.6% | 9.7% | 1.2% | 0.41% | 0.27% | 0.27% |
| Jan 2026 | 41.6% | 25.8% | 19.7% | 10.8% | 0.86% | 0.62% | 0.49% | 0.12% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.8% | 24.9% | 18.5% | 14.2% | 1.3% | 0.71% | 0.43% | 0.28% |
| Mar 2026 | 37.1% | 27.2% | 21.1% | 12.5% | 0.92% | 0.66% | 0.4% | 0.13% |
| Apr 2026 | 37.7% | 32.9% | 16.9% | 10.3% | 1.2% | 0.65% | 0.26% | 0.26% |
| May 2026 | 38.9% | 27.9% | 20.9% | 10.6% | 0.77% | 0.55% | 0.33% | 0.11% |
| Jun 2026 | 35.3% | 31.3% | 19.7% | 11.9% | 0.86% | 0.61% | 0.25% | 0.12% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.2% | 24% | 22.3% | 10.6% | 0.82% | 0.59% | 0.24% | 0.24% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.6% | 23.8% | 22.2% | 12.7% | 0.82% | 0.47% | 0.23% | 0.23% |
| Sep 2026 | 38.4% | 26.6% | 21.4% | 11.2% | 1.2% | 0.53% | 0.4% | 0.27% |
How has the MODA Furnitures and Wilson & Nicholson comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- MODA Furnitures was ahead of Wilson & Nicholson in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MODA Furnitures’ share of searches among sofa makers in New Zealand moved from 20.3% to 21.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.9K to 1.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Wilson & Nicholson’s share of searches among sofa makers in New Zealand moved from 0.96% to 1.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 90.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand sofa makers in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, MODA Furnitures lost share of searches among sofa makers in New Zealand, from 22.2% to 21.4%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using MODA Furnitures’ and Wilson & Nicholson’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
MODA Furnitures
1 branded search term
- moda furnitures
Wilson & Nicholson
1 branded search term
- wilson & nicholson
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