Raft Furniture Reviews 

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Considering 109 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Reviewers are genuinely very happy with the knowledgeable team members who provide wonderful advice and a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere without any sales pressure. Consumers consistently mention that the stunning bespoke furniture pieces feature truly exceptional quality, beautiful designs, and long-lasting comfort for everyday living. However, some customers also noted frustrating experiences involving unexpected delivery delays, difficult product assembly processes, or damaged items upon arrival. A few people also mentioned encountering rude staff members or facing unexpected challenges when trying to resolve these troublesome service issues.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had an amazing experience with Raft from start to finish. Hosna, our advisor, was so friendly and helpful throughout. She was incredibly knowledgeable and kept us updated throughout the process. Our n... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A star customer experience from Tony Ansong at Raft St Albans. We bought a dining stable and chairs and he advised us accordingly.He went out of his way to make sure we had our delivery on time, sup... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Abasin was absolutely brilliant from start to finish. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely took the time to understand what we were looking for rather than pushing a hard sell. He also went... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An amazing experience start to finish, Raft has such lovely designs, high quality fabric and best customer service. We had the lovely Abasin helping us from the Cricklewood Raft store and he helped us... See more


Company details

  1. Furniture Store
  2. Bedroom Furniture Store
  3. Decoration and Interior Design Store
  4. Furniture Manufacturer
  5. Living Room Furniture Store
  6. Sofa Store

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Raft Furniture was founded in 1999 by Heinz Frye and Mick Quinn. A family-run business that refuses to take shortcuts, Raft is committed to style that doesn't cost the planet. With three showrooms in Westfield White City, Richmond and St Albans, Raft embraces the art of slow, easy living with timeless designs and skilled craftsmanship. Raft sofas are handmade in-house in North London and its signature reclaimed teak furniture is crafted from timber that has been salvaged from old Indonesian homes, ships and bridges and dried in a solar powered kiln. Raft is a reclaimed teak specialist and a leading expert in handmade sofas. Raft epitomises relaxed yet refined style, embracing thoughtful interior design and slow, sustainable furniture. A timeless antidote to fast furniture and throwaway culture. Raft is the ultimate location for bespoke manufacturing, personalised interior design and knowledgeable customer service.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great furniture and customer service

Bilguun was great at talking through my options and the communication with the rest of the team was always great. Love the sofa now it's in place.

5 June 2025
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Reply from Raft Furniture

Hello Sebastian,

This is wonderful to hear! Thank you for taking the time to write this review for our team, and Bilguun in particular!

Best wishes,
Raft

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Elena from Raft is phenomenal!

Elena from Raft furniture is absolutely wonderful! I bought a Raft bed, chest of drawers and 2 tables from Raft many years ago. Beautiful items. Delivery and assembly was perfect. 10 years later, I contacted the store to ask about bolts for the bed, not expecting a lot, given the time interval. Within half an hour, Elena had not only found the info, but actually found some bolts for me and posted them! There was no problem with the bed or the original bolts but it had been dismantled and I needed to send the bolts to someone to put bed back together but I was in a different city with a broken leg! To get this level of care 10 years after a purchase is phenomenal. I don’t think any other business would do this. Raft, please promote Elena! She was not just helpful but so lovely and friendly and reassuring and fixed the issue straight away! Right now, everything is difficult for me with one leg out of action and she made all the difference for me!

22 July 2025
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Reply from Raft Furniture

Hello Sonya,

Wow, how wonderful to read a review from such a longstanding customer of Raft. It's an honour to have been trusted to furnish your home for this long and be able to collaborate with you now, too! Thank you for your kind words about Elena and we're very grateful for you taking the time to document this experience.

Best wishes,
Raft

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent furniture, impeccable customer service

Imagine a sofa so comfortable that every guest compliments it, a sofa your housemates miss more than you when they move out... that is RAFT, where you truly get what you pay for.
It has lasted ten years and counting, still as luxurious as ever. Recently I moved and the L shape was no longer ideal. I contacted RAFT on the off chance they could sell me fabric to have two new cushions made, creating a separate footstool. The customer service rep Gurdeep was so helpful, I was delighted; he confirmed the fabric from my order details before responding, and said they offer this cushion service, made and delivered to your home in around a month. The price was very reasonable and the delivery was excellent also.
I have never written a review on here before but I simply had to, first to thank the incredible customer service team, and secondly to say if you are considering any RAFT furniture definitely go for it! My sister has a bed which is gorgeous and great construction quality. Also they sell lovely reclaimed teak arm tables which come in various sizes to match your sofa perfectly, something many guests comment on how clever and useful they are.
Thank you RAFT for your wonderful service and beautiful furniture! Loyal customer for life :)

14 July 2025
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Reply from Raft Furniture

Hello Ana,

To hear we have a loyal customer for life is a true privilege! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this wonderful review. We are not surprised that all your guests compliment the comfort of your sofa - story of our lives!! This sounds like the perfect service you've received and we really appreciate you mentioning the way we adapted your sofa in your review - we need to get word out about the fact that we can change the configuration of your sofa retrospectively!

Best wishes,
Raft

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The products are second to none but the…

The products are second to none but the highlight of our experience was the great customer service we received. In particular, Saliha was a pleasure to work with and was one of the main reasons we kept coming back and making additional purchases. Saliha was quick to resolve queries and always available. She is a real asset to the Raft family.

21 July 2025
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Reply from Raft Furniture

Hello Nazneen,

This was a pleasure to read. We will pass your kind words onto Saliha. Thank you for taking the time to write this review.

Best wishes,
Raft

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My mum and I had a wonderful experience…

My mum and I had a wonderful experience visiting raft. We enjoyed looking at the beautiful furniture and the customer service given by Kamil was top tier. Would purchase my future items from here!

19 July 2025
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Reply from Raft Furniture

Hello Reve,

What a lovely review to read! Thank you for your kind words and we can't wait to see you again soon.

Best wishes,
Raft

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID THIS COMPANY

AVOID THIS COMPANY. We spent over £10,000 with this company and have nothing but issues. We placed the order in February and even now in July we still have problems.

The wrong cushions arrived for the sofa, wrong size table, wrong scatter cushions. We paid for the interior design service to avoid these issues and have the perfect room. Instead we have had nothing but problems.
When the replacement table did arrive - it was the wrong colour and we are still waiting on the right one to be delivered.
The scatter cushions weren't ones we ordered and we were told " on this occasion we will refund them but we don't usually issue refunds".
We now have a sofa with a 3" gap down the side as the replacement sofa cushions don't fit.

We thought choosing a upmarket furniture shop we would have the perfect room with no issues. Unfortunately not.

AVOID THIS COMPANY - unless you want to waste your money

1 February 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bilguun Zorigt Assistant Manager Customer Service At Its Finest!

Bilguun Zorigt Assistant Manager & A Credit To Your Company Made My Experience A Superb 1️⃣. He Listened To Exactly What I Wanted & Delivered With A Big Smile & Infectious Positive Personality! I Purchased A Solid Wooden Treated Bed-frame & Two side Cabinets Of Which I am Extremely Happy About As Its Beautiful Crafted With Superior Old School Work Ethic & Attention To Detail.

7 July 2025
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Reply from Raft Furniture

Hello Mr Mills,

Thank you for taking the time to write this review. Such kind words about Bilguun and we're delighted to hear you're so pleased with the quality of your pieces.

Best wishes,
Raft

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Service

I purchased my item at Westfield Branch, and the service was great. I could not find the exact sofa I wanted and Bilguun Zorigt was there to help with options and solutions.

19 April 2025
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Reply from Raft Furniture

Hello Shir,

Bilguun knows the product inside out and it's fantastic that you had such a great experience with Raft.

Best wishes,
Raft

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently purchased my second sofa…

I recently purchased my second sofa from RAFT. My first one, the Manhattan sofa, has lasted over 7 years and is still in amazing condition! The quality has truly stood the test of time, which is why I came back to RAFT without hesitation.

This time, I’ve gone for the Melrose sofa and I’m really looking forward to receiving it soon. A big thank you to Saliha at the Westfield branch for her fantastic customer service. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole process seamless. Highly recommend RAFT to anyone looking for beautifully made, high quality furniture!

3 June 2025
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Reply from Raft Furniture

Hi Shereen,

This is the kind of review that makes what we do so rewarding! It's fantastic to have you as a loyal customer and being able to furnish your home over the years is an honour. We look forward to you receiving your sofa!

Best wishes,
Raft

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience from start to finish!

The team at Raft and particularly Saliha at the Westfield store have been amazing from start to finish, explaining all options, allowing me extensive time to choose a colour and the delivery on time and by a very professional team. A great experience

26 May 2025
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Reply from Raft Furniture

Hi Jon,

Thank you for your lovely words about Saliha. We're so pleased to hear she looked after you so well and hope you enjoy your furniture!

Best wishes,
Raft

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful team, stunning furniture

The sales team (Hosna and Tony) have been super helpful and it's a pleasure dealing with them. And I adore the quality and aesthetics of Raft furniture. My new place is starting to look like a Raft showroom now!

30 May 2025
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Reply from Raft Furniture

Hello Alejandra,

We've loved having you in the Raft St Albans showroom and how wonderful to hear that your home is becoming a Raft showroom! Love it!

Best wishes,
Raft

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent homeware store

This store is great, excellent customer service from Kamil. We love the variety and good quality homeward products they have. Highly recommend

27 May 2025
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Reply from Raft Furniture

Hello Miquetta,

Thank you for this review and we really look forward to seeing you next time you're looking to add to your home.

Best wishes,
Raft

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hosna was great

Hosna was extremely helpful and lovely. She assisted me in choosing the model of sofa I wanted and helped me narrow done a fabric I loved. She also kept me updated during the making and delivery phases.

13 May 2025
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Reply from Raft Furniture

Hello Jaz,

Hosna is truly an asset to our team and we're delighted to hear you received such fantastic service.

Best wishes,
Raft

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super helpful and so accommodating

Super helpful and so accommodating. Fell in love with the item I bought from Raft and the service has been phenomenal

9 May 2025
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Reply from Raft Furniture

Hello Rodney,

This is so great to hear and we really appreciate you taking the time to write a review for us.

Best wishes,
Raft

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A lovely table

Delivery was straightforward. Communication excellent. The table is just perfect!

8 April 2025
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Reply from Raft Furniture

Hi Anita,

Thank you for you fab 5 star review.

Best wishes,
Raft

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From the first meeting the team at Raft…

From the first meeting the team at Raft where great
Fabric samples turned up when we asked and the delivery of the furniture was on time and delivered with a smile
Thanks to Hozna for her help

Well done Raft

14 April 2025
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Reply from Raft Furniture

Hello Michael,

Thanks for your kind words about Hosna and the service you were provided by Raft. Enjoy your furniture and we look forward to seeing you next time you're adding to your home!

Best wishes,
Raft

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am blown away at the knowledge of the…

I am blown away at the knowledge of the staff and the team working in the St Alban's branch. I was given excellent care and was listened to when opening up about my furniture and material requests. The outcome of the furniture when delivered was fantastic! The overall experience was safe and reassuring throughout the entire process.

22 April 2025
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Reply from Raft Furniture

Hello Becky,

Thank you so much for your fantastic review. We take pride in providing this service and really appreciate you taking the time to write a review reflecting this.

Have a lovely rest of your day,
Raft

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID..!!!!

AVOID..!!!!.
Smart showroom and helpful showroom staff mask very poor service.

Ordered a bed with high headboard as per showroom example. When delivered, some 12 weeks later, the headboard appeared low. We blamed ourselves for not ordering correct specification.
We travelled 130 miles to visit the store, prepared to order another headboard at an additional £1,200. In conversation with the assistant and by accident we discovered our previous order had been for a 1.5m headboard but had a 1.2m delivered. Given the mistake we requested a headboard of a higher 1.8m be made, we were prepared to pay the additional cost. The availability of the specification was confirmed at least twice by email, then when the request was shared with the person dealing with our issue in the Customer service team, we were told this specification was not available and ‘we’ were asked to prove that this was offered to us by the store as it was impossible for Raft to do this internally!!
We shared the quotes… and were still told this was not available!!!!
Resigned to a 1.5m headboard, we orderd the replacement and were given a 4-6 week deliver time. 6 weeks is now up and upon checking when we should expect delivery, we have unashamedly and unapologetically, been told that the fabric for manufacture will be another 3 weeks!!!

To even get an apology in this process, we have had to ask for it.!!

Our experience with Raft to date has shown them to be unreliable,incompetent and unapologetic. Their standard of service has been abysmal to say the least .

AVOID Raft if you want to save your yourself from disappointment!

16 April 2025
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Reply from Raft Furniture

Hi Theresa,

I am so sorry to read this review and will do everything I can to make this situation better for you. Ultimately, when your bed arrives you will be in love with it, reflecting the beauty you see in the showroom.

However, the experience you've had so far does not reflect the service we are proud to provide at Raft. It seems you've been impacted by a factory error and then fabric house delays - we can absolutely empathise with your frustration. Please allow me to liaise with our customer service team and ask them to email you directly with a solution that I hope will help resolve your frustrations with Raft.

Best wishes,
Niamh

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I bought a Madison couch and footstool

I bought a Madison couch and footstool. I was told the footstool would match the couch since there wasn't one in their WestField store. When the items arrived, the footstool had a shorter, square-base compared to the curved, taller base of the couch. The cushion on the footstool was also super firm and taller than the couch's cushions. The 2 items could not touch because the footstool's cushion was protruding so far over the footstool's base. I was expecting a matching set! I complained asking for the footstool to match the couch and Raft refused saying all their footstools come with a square-base irrespective of the couch's design! Nobody told me this! I was misled! Raft refuse to provide a refund! Terrible customer service.

9 April 2025
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Reply from Raft Furniture

Hello Jay,

We're sorry to read this review.

I've reviewed this situation, the photos you sent and your conversation with our head of customer service and I'm confident in the quality of product and service Raft has provided.

We'd like to invite you in-store to meet our Director at your convenience to explain the design and manufacturing process behind our sofas and the footstools.

Please email Kelly, with whom you've been in correspondence with, to have this arranged.

Best wishes,
Raft

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