Madisonseating Reviews 

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TrustScore 3 out of 5

2.8

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Considering 41 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Consumers appreciate the affordable prices and find that the customer service team is frequently prompt to resolve delivery or product issues by sending helpful replacements. Many people note that the online purchasing process is very straightforward and the office chairs received are exceptionally comfortable for daily use. Some reviewers were not happy with the overall quality, noting that several items arrived damaged or showed unexpected wear upon delivery. Others mentioned that returning defective products can be extremely expensive and impractical due to the high shipping fees charged by the business.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Just called about my Herman Miller ($750) chair that I've had for 2 years. Madisonseating.com says it has a 10 year warranty on the products. The mechanism that raises and lowers the chair just failed... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This store is designed to deceive. Despite touting 100% satisfaction guaranteed and free returns, only in the fine print of the Terms of Service does it say that for the majority of items, customers a... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Chair came with broken plastic pieces falling out of it. A New – Open Box item really looked refurbished instead. The gas cylinder came wrapped in unnoticeable black tape, which made it nearly impossi... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not buy from here!! I received a Herman Miller Aeron chair with 3 broken off pieces and a seat that doesn’t adjust. They said I can return it, at my own expense which is hundreds of dollars. Their... See more


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Best prices on the Herman Miller chair, Eames chair, Humanscale chair and more! Find ergonomic office chairs, home office chairs, executive chairs and more at discounted prices.


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TrustScore 3 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT BUY THIS IS A SCAM COMPANY

DO NOT BUY THIS IS A SCAM COMPANY. I REPEAT DO NOT BUY THIS IS A SCAM COMPANY.

One of the worst customer services possible. They will ship your product damaged and will do absolutely nothing to remedy the situation. Fraudulent product descriptions that are supposed to be new items which are 10 years old. ABSOLUTELY AVOID.

30 June 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick issue resolution

I ordered a great Herman Miller chair from Madison Seating. It arrived but there was an issue. The team quickly helped me find a resolution. Very satisfied with the customer service and the product.

9 July 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered three chairs ( Steelcase and…

I ordered three chairs ( Steelcase and Herman Miller) for my office The chairs were all received timely and were in great condition One however was damaged in transit. I reached out to the company via email and they responded within 24 hours even though they were closed for a holiday. Madison seating is sending out replacement chair. I feel that I am getting quality chairs at a bargain price ( with a little patience).

14 June 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Madisonseating.com is a fraud

They asked me to take another item than what I ordered. Agreed to change (was in color of seat).
What I received did not have a standard feature, hydraulics are leaky so chair drops on occassion
Back tilt does not work
They refuse to provide return
They don't answer their phones
They are a scam

7 June 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Customer Service

Madisonseating's customer service and delivery were great and accommodating during my order experience. My chair arrived a full week earlier than expected. When the chair arrived, it had been slightly damaged during the shipping process. Madisonseating address my concerns immediately, apologized for the inconvenience and provided not one, but more than several options to adequately address the issue. This is how customer service is suppose to work. I'd definitely look to do business with them again when another need arises.

29 May 2024
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

shipping damaged

Selling old used products pretending to be open boxes. For their lack of packaging, they put the damage during delivery to the consumer's responsibility and told the consumer to pay for the return shipping.

I emailed their customer service team repeatedly, and they said, verbatim," We are not a shipping company," as to why the buyer was responsible for the shipping of a defective product.

17 May 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Madison Seating is now harassing me…

Madison Seating is now harassing me about returning a chair. When they sent me a replacement chair, they told me to keep it free of charge as the seat was not level and wobbled.

The replacement chair looked good at first, then randomly dropped in height. At first I was just going to have Madison replace the cylinder but with two Steelcase chairs having failed. I decided to return it for a full refund.

After much back-and-forth with customer service, they sent me a return label, and I returned the chair but never received a refund. I then disputed the charges with my Credit Card company, which was decided in my favor the day they started their harassment.

Yesterday, Madison Seating emailed me to ask for the first chair back, accused me of stealing, and threatened legal action. They don't have a case, as I have the email telling me to keep the first chair, which was donated to Goodwill.

Don't do business with this company; the chairs are not open-box and have barely been refurbished.

Below is the email that Madison Seating sent me. Btw, see my previous review as MI on TrustPilot

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Hi Mike

Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention!

Since Customer Service is our #1 priority, in order to mitigate any further inconvenience to you we would like to offer you the following resolve.

Instead of having you repackage the chair and wait for it to come back to us for a replacement, we would like to simply send you a new chair (and you can keep this item free of charge). All we ask in return is for you to write a positive review on Trustpilot.com about our company.

Please advise if this is an acceptable resolution to the matter.

Annie
Customer Service
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Ticket ID: IAM-310-10719

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I wrote a favorable review to receive the replacement. See my prior reviews.

If it is free of charge, I can do what I wish with the defective chair; I gave it to Goodwill.

9 May 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Madisonseating

The buyer received (2) chairs from our company after asking for a replacement and then disputed the charge on his credit card. We asked for both chairs to be sent back due to the dispute and he is refusing to return the merchandise. This is fraud and considered stealing. The buyer was emailed several times asking to return the product and is refusing. This matter has now been escalated.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Happy with Customer Service

I ordered a chair that several colleagues had recommended and was so excited to receive it so quickly! Unfortunately, there was an issue with the pneumatic cylinder. At first I was disappointed that I could not speak with anyone vs corresponding through e-mail, as explaining it in writing was difficult. However, Madison did offer a resolution that has made me a happy endorser for them! I now join my colleagues in recommending them for office equipment!

6 May 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We bought 2 chairs via their Ebay page

We bought 2 chairs via their Ebay page. One chair came is great condition and the other got damage in transit. It take a while to get support to reply but I understand as it was a holiday. Support reach out to get my chair replace. Overall, I am happy with their service.

2 May 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good Service & Quick Shipping

We ordered the Humanscale Freedom Chairs for our architecture studio and had a very good experience with Madison Seating. Shipping was fast and the chairs are very comfortable. Thank you!

21 March 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bad customer service and policies

I wrote a review about 3 weeks ago about a chair I had a problem with and how customer service handled it. However, I'm sorry to say that the new chair they sent me is now dropping. When I reported it, they sent me a video of how to adjust the set screw, which I did. Same results.

At this point, I asked for a refund, and they insisted that I return both chairs in original packing. The first chair I donated to Goodwill because they told me to keep it.

After three weeks I don't have the original packing materials for the second chair I asked them to send me a box and return label which they refused.

They say this is an open-box item - it is not! Stay away. Don't purchase from them.

At this point, I'm disputing the charge on my credit card.

BTW, this is my second review in which I give them a 4 rating, but it was because they asked me to before they would send me a replacement chair.

The email text:

Thank you for accepting our courtesy offer!

Simply respond back to this email once the review has been posted and our shipping department will provide you with a replacement tracking number for the new chair.

Warm regards,

The Team at Madisonseating.com

25 March 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Madison Seating has a great price on…

Madison Seating has a great price on professionally refurbished chairs. Their customer service team is very responsive and aims to provide great service.

I ordered a Steel Case Leap V2 Chair and receieved a defective chair, but they went out of their way to remedy this incident and therefore I applaud the product & service.

26 March 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought a Steelcase Leap 2

Bought a Steelcase Leap 2, however it arrived damaged. Thankfully they were willing to send a replacement. The customer service is surprisingly responsive, which is a refreshing experience.

12 March 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They sell AMIA chairs listed as open…

They sell AMIA chairs listed as open box - new, on eBay.
- The chairs are 10+ years old, used, damaged, spray painted covered in new fabric.
At best it is refurbished like a desperate crack head would do.
AVOID THIS COMPANY

Update:
Now they are contacting me through this site and trying to get this review removed by lying to TrustPilot.
- Madisonseating wrote:
"You reviewed Madisonseating, who believe your review actually belongs to another business."

I even sent them the order #. This company is pure slime.

19 February 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I purchased a Steelcase Leap V2 from…

I purchased a Steelcase Leap V2 from Madison Seating on eBay. Unfortunately, the chair did arrive damaged due to carrier delivery but arrived very quickly (within days of the order being placed). I contacted Madison Seating and their Customer Service was very quick to respond to solve the issue.

Aside from the initial chair being slightly damaged (which was resolved), the cost value for this is great.

I would make this purchase again.

16 February 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Beware stay away

Beware stay away. They paint over with cheap paint to try to make it seem like the chair was open box, but it was not. Just Google the company name and look through the countless Reddit threads that talk about how this company does things unethically.. if you were looking for a chair that is in terrible condition, and will arrive with paint shipping and fabric thinning then this is the company to buy from. it’s no mistake that they have hundreds and plenty of negative reviews regarding how they run their business when it comes to customer service and the product they provide

7 February 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

MadisonSeating Follow Up

If they want to try and lie in response to my last review (6 days ago) I can follow up. I legit have screenshots saved of them telling me to write a positive review on this website BEFORE they even tried to fix / solve the issue of THEM sending me a defective chair. It was also not due to carrier damage the box was completely fine - so fine that I reused the box to return their fraudulent item. This "Business" is full of crap.

Also I went through Ebay specifically so if there was a problem, I could return through Ebay. What is funny is MadisonSeating tried to make me cancel my return on Ebay - which if you do this you can NEVER return the product again on the site. I saw right through this BS.

26 February 2024
Unprompted review

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