A fiddle-leaf fig can be moved only a short distance and still experience a substantial change in light. Before shifting a large plant for the furniture, look at the destination during the day.
Check distance from the window, nearby obstructions and direct exposure. A bright-looking wall may provide quite different conditions from the opening beside it.
Keep the rest of the routine understandable
After a move, check the compost before watering. A change in light or temperature can alter drying time. Do not preserve the old timetable merely because the plant is in the same pot.
Record the move and photograph the plant. If leaves change later, the timing will help distinguish the new position from feeding, repotting or other changes made around the same time.
Avoid repeatedly moving it in response to every old leaf that falls. First assess whether the chosen position meets the plant's needs and whether other problems are present. If another correction is required, make it deliberately. Stable suitable conditions are easier to evaluate than a succession of experiments with no clear record.
The NC Extension fiddle-leaf fig profile recommends bright, indirect light and notes that too much direct sun can scorch leaves. Compare the old and new positions rather than assuming every place in one room provides equivalent light.
Related reading: Fiddle-Leaf Fig Care: Light, Watering and Pot Size.