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Affordable Seating has a rating of 4.0 stars from 76 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Affordable Seating most frequently mention customer service, bar stools, and delivery time. Affordable Seating ranks 35th among Furniture sites.

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Top Positive Review

“Happy customer”

Talia K.
5/27/24

Bought metal bar stools recently. They're stylish, comfortable, and fit our bar area perfectly, just as suggested from their sales agent. Delivered a week after ordering. They exceeded my expectations with quality furniture, fast delivery, and great salespeople.

Top Critical Review

“BEWARE”

Cynthia H.
4/19/24

Ordered custom booth in white, we received antique yellow w strips throughout. Customer service provided conflicting info and they were non- responsive to resolve even when it was very clear they made a mistake. Stay clear, many 1 star reviews on Yelp! MANY

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Thumbnail of user cynthiah749
Delaware
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April 19th, 2024
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Ordered custom booth in white, we received antique yellow w strips throughout. Customer service provided conflicting info and they were non- responsive to resolve even when it was very clear they made a mistake. Stay clear, many 1 star reviews on Yelp! MANY

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Customer S. – Affordable Seating Rep

We sincerely apologize for any dissatisfaction you experienced with your recent purchase.

Upon reviewing your order details and the concerns you raised, it seems there may have been some misunderstanding regarding the specifications of the custom booth you received. Our records indicate that the booth was indeed crafted according to the specifications you provided, with white and oyster gray vinyl. We do not offer antique yellow vinyl as an option, and there were no deviations from your custom order.

Regarding the sample policy, we strive to provide clarity and transparency to our customers. Our standard policy allows for the provision of samples upon request if colors are something that is important to you before the order has been placed. We are puzzled by the conflicting information you received regarding this policy. This policy was disclosed to you at the time of purchase as well as on our website. When the order was placed, you checked a box marking that you agreed and understood our policies. It states that if samples are important, then they need to be requested; otherwise, by not requesting the sample, the customer has waived their right to dissatisfaction with the product.

Furthermore, please note that custom items are non-returnable and non-refundable. As the item was manufactured correctly according to your specifications, we do not have any other solution to provide. We understand that you may not like the final product, but it was produced accurately based on the details provided.

We regret any inconvenience this situation may have caused and appreciate your understanding.
Eric

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Florida
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March 14th, 2023

I placed an order for a chair. It came with the legs attached extremely unevenly, leaving them wide open to fill with debris. I contacted Affordable Seating and they were apologetic for the manufacturer defect and said I would be refunded and returning the chair was not necessary. I waited, no refund. I reached out and began corresponding with Eric, he says they offer no refunds because I bought a single chair and it is typical for single items to be damaged in shipping… what does that even mean?
These folks do not stick to their policies or their word.
I do mot recommend doing business with them.

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Do not use this site

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Thumbnail of user alang723
Florida
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July 27th, 2022

These tables began falling apart after 30 days. Extremely disappointed in the poor quality of the table and chairs. I DO NOT recommend ever buying from Affordable Seating unless you seek inferior products.

Tip for consumers:
This website mislabels its own products. Purchase at your own risk.

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Customer S. – Affordable Seating Rep

We would like to offer the customer a resolution, however we cannot find their order in our system. Please email us at sales@affordableseating.net with your order number, a description, and pictures and we would love to assist. Thank you,

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Louisiana
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October 7th, 2023

As the owner of a small cafe I am overjoyed with my decision to purchase furniture from them.Their range of sleek, trendy, and functional furniture was exactly what I was searching for to add a new vibe to my cafe, which had been lacking for some time. I purchased walnut-finished wood grain metal chairs with black vinyl seats. They are not only fashionable and comfy but also long-lasting and simple to clean. The only downside is that the delivery was delayed by two weeks.

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Pennsylvania
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January 11th, 2022

More than a thousand dollars worth of order delivered in a winter holiday which was damaged. Their response "it's not our responsibility". They wan us to pursue the shipping company. Total dissatisfaction. We are stuck with unusable benches we ordered. Do yourself a favor and buy from somewhere else.

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Thumbnail of user josephp1353
New Jersey
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April 7th, 2021
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I would highly recommend anyone looking to buy restaurant furniture to continue looking outside of this company. My experience has been a disaster so far. I placed an order on February 28th for new table tops for a restaurant I am opening- the website guaranteed delivery in 3-4 weeks and items were all listed "in stock". I never received anything indicating my order was delayed and every time I call the customer service line the agent just tells me that they are unable to confirm my order status or when it will be shipped. There was no delay in taking my money for the items I have not received. My restaurant is ready to open... just one problem I have NO TABLES!

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Don't use affordable seating

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Thumbnail of user lynnem313
Florida
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June 20th, 2022

After my experience with this place I will only buy now from Amazon, Walmart or Wayfair. I don't consider any other on line seller. I got my item but it was pins and needles all the way. I ended up chasing the delivery van down the road after they left my road because they had no lift to deliver it with. My husband and son lifted it off the truck. Delivery company with whom affordable seating probably owns, then took advantage of my credit card to help themselves to white glove extra service that never took place. Sad but they ruin it for legit companies. I lost dispute with my bank. They really are very dishonest and if you read the good reviews you can tell they are staged. Also the booth I got the wood where you legs touch when you stand up we're not sanded or smooth. Got some really nasty cuts. If I were a retailer I would get sued.

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Thumbnail of user erikw214
Alabama
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July 10th, 2023

This company is nothing short of exceptional. The sales agents provided excellent customer service guiding us through the entire ordering process and making sure bought what need. The chairs are sturdy, the tables are solid and the overall design is both contemporary and functional. The remarkable quality of the furniture exceeded our expectations and we can confidently say that we made a wise investment. We look forward to returning for our future furniture needs. Delivery was 2 late but we hope that will improve the next time we order and there won't be delays.

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2 weeks late delivery but great furniture and sales agent

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Thumbnail of user maggieg187
Arizona
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July 20th, 2023

I paid over $23,000 for chairs from this company. Where to start, chairs took over 3 months to arrive, they never had the fabric that is shown on the website, so we had to buy elsewhere and have it shipped. An additional cost... Finally the chairs come...wrong size 17" wide not 22"inches wide, vinyl was completely different than what was on the site. Email, call, email, call...got me nowhere. We had waited to unpack the chairs because they were NOT what we ordered. After getting several emails from Eric, we are basically scr...ed. So we start to unpack, dents, scratches, terrible pack job... The only saving grace is the rest of our properties will not be ordering from Affordable Seating, you shouldn't either!

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I tried to add my proof of purchase but this site wouldn't accept it.

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Had to keep the chairs we got from Affordable Seating, $23,000 and they have no interest in making anything right.

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Customer S. – Affordable Seating Rep

Hi Maggie,

I'm so sorry to hear that you're unhappy with your recent experience with us. We take customer satisfaction very seriously, and we want to make things right.

I understand that you were disappointed with the lead time for your order. We were notified by our third-party supplier that their inventory was wrong, and we offered you fabrics that were immediately available. However, you decided to choose an alternative fabric, which took two weeks to arrive. We shipped your furniture on June 23rd, which is right around the 10-week lead time that we advertise for custom items.

I've asked you to provide me with the seat sizes that you were expecting, but I haven't received that information yet. I'm not sure where you got those measurements from, but I would be happy to look into it if you can provide me with more details.

You also mentioned that the furniture was damaged when it arrived. I asked you to send me pictures and a summary of the damages, but I haven't received a response yet. I would like to investigate this further so that we can make things right.

I understand that you're frustrated, and I want to apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. We're willing to make an exception to our policy and allow you to return the furniture if you're not happy with it.

I'm always open to hearing from you, and I'm committed to resolving this issue to your satisfaction. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Sincerely,
Eric
Customer Service Supervisor

Thumbnail of user sanik5
BA
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May 31st, 2023

One of the best and easiest online purchases I have ever made! I like how mixed the furniture on their website is. Found what we needed for our patio easily... The simple ordering process on their website is a big plus. I received an email confirming my order and another notifying me that it had been shipped. When the patio chairs and table arrived, I was blown away by their quality. I expected the furniture to be satisfactory given their low price, but they exceeded my expectations. They are sturdy and beautiful!

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Maine
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December 30th, 2023

If you are in the market to spruce up your restaurant this company has fantastic furniture. Though there was a small problem with the delivery timeline, the chairs, tables, umbrellas, and partitions I got are top-notch. The craftsmanship and quality is evident. If you're seeking durability and style with your furniture then this is the place to shop

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customer support is fast to help

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Thumbnail of user gilesc16
Oregon
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May 11th, 2022

I am also in the group of "wish to hell I'd seen these reviews prior to ordering". Wrong table tops, missing pieces, cluster f**k of a delivery. Customer service is an absolute joke! You'd have better luck and more fun with an IRS audit. $24,000 spent and all I get for assistance with the mistakes and missing parts is pound sand. This is not a company, it's a mafia racket posing as a manufacturer. Avoid, avoid, avoid at all possible cost!

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Customer S. – Affordable Seating Rep

We verified that the customer received what they ordered per the images they sent. The customer was comparing the tables to another type of tables from a different manufacturer. Furthermore, the customer emailed us pictures of products from different manufacturers.

Our intention was to pick up the tables and offer the customer a credit to choose a different table but the customer assembled the products and currently using them.

There is a current docksearch occurring on the customer's missing pallet. Once we have an answer from the carrier, we will be able to move forward.

Thumbnail of user rickb830
Washington
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October 12th, 2021

I ordered a custom booth in mid May 21. No word from them. In mid June I reached out and it was clear something was wrong. They followed up with an email. It said it was supposed to ship by June 10. This date had already passed. So I asked again for an update. I received nothing in response. My order arrived in August. But only one piece of 2 arrived and it was damaged. It took two weeks for them to find the other piece. Someone decided that when they found it 75 miles from us, they needed to ship it 500 miles north. Then back to 75 miles away. It then took over a week for it to be shipped to me. So our booth was finally complete mid August. Fortunately the damage is not visible. This company absolutely sucks. I even reached out to the CEO and received no response. Crappy companies are often that way from the top down. This is definitely one.

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BA
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December 24th, 2022

I recently ordered 40 chairs, 10 tables, and a lot of bar furniture and was impressed with their quality. The chairs and tables have a nice look that fits in perfectly with my restaurant's style. The bar furniture is also great, with a modern design that adds a really nice touch to the space. But what really stood out to me was the exceptional customer service I received. The team at the Affordable Seating was very helpful and responsive throughout the entire process, answering all my questions and offering guidance. I highly recommend this restaurant furniture company to anyone in need of top-notch furniture for their business. They have a wide range of options to choose from and their prices are competitive. I'm confident I'll be a repeat customer in the future.

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Affordable Seating is great place to buy from

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Thumbnail of user sabrinac368
Minnesota
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August 31st, 2023

The personalized guidance and dedication from Eric at this company was invaluable in turning our restaurant into a cozy haven. His furniture suggestions to match our interior were spot on and we are thrilled with the outcome. But we had a delay with the courier service. Hope the next time we order it will be on time. Thanks again Eric!

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Eric from support is a really really great sales agent!

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a lot of different furniture for our restaurant that was mix and match with different colors and fabrics. But basically booths, chairs and tables made from different materials and in different styles.

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Thumbnail of user briellaf1
Connecticut
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February 25th, 2023

I am pleased with the furniture I bought from Affordable Seating. Ordered some industrial-style metal bar stools for my bar area and they are excellent! The black frame finish and wood back look amazing, just as the sales agent advised me over the phone. I am excited to order matching tables from them soon and I have no doubt that they will be just as great as my previous purchase.

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Customer S. – Affordable Seating Rep

Hi Briella, I am happy to hear you are pleased with the product, look forward to working with you again in the future.

Thumbnail of user rickc36
Canada
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April 8th, 2015

I renovated my bar in Welland, Ontario. I purchased booths and they were custom made to my exact size requirement. The booth backs were made higher for more privacy. They were custom made, and shipped to my door for a lot less money than I could find in
Canada. The quality and workmanship was excellent! As well, I purchase bar stools at a far better price than anywhere else. It has been one year now since and everything has held up perfectly. I am expanding my bar and I am not even shopping around, I am simply placing my order. And I almost forgot to mention, the service is outstanding! My service reps name was David. I hope he is still their.

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Texas
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July 5th, 2023

I was lured into using this site by great prices and good customer service on the front end. After two months of waiting I still do not have the products I ordered and no one can tell me when I can expect them. Erick the customer service manager is the most ineffective person I have ever spoken to. All he could tell me was to send an email because he can not provide information over the phone. He is not pleasant and not helpful. No one there is and every time you ask a question the answer is you will have to wait at least 2 days for a response. I will never make this mistake again.

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Shipping time is currently over two months and still has not shipped. Asked for refund information and was told they can not tell me I would have to email for that so still waiting on that to.

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Customer S. – Affordable Seating Rep

Hi Brandon,
I am very sorry that you are unhappy with your experience and the issues we had with procurement at this time. I do not see a request for a cancellation, however we are shipping the table bases out for you on Monday and you will receive tracking within 48 hours after that.
Thank you for your patience in this matter,
Eric

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Rhode Island
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August 5th, 2023

Our recent order from Affordable Seating turned out to be a real gem! The booths were exactly as described, and the craftsmanship was impressive, especially with the plush cushions and button tufting. The wood stools and chairs were equally fantastic. We couldn't be happier with the quality of our new furniture!

However the customer service during the delivery tracking process left us a little frustrated. Thankfully, the furniture arrived in excellent condition, but the communication could use some improvement. Overall, we had a positive experience.

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Delaware
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June 21st, 2023

This company has excellent customer service! We value Eric's assistance over the phone in selecting colors and materials for the chairs we purchased (to complement the style of our current tables). Overall, a fantastic furniture company to work with, and we will be back.

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Eric from sales is a gem!

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Customer S. – Affordable Seating Rep

HI Sophie,
Thank you so much for your kind words. We look forward to having you as a customer again.

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Czechia
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December 25th, 2022

Very happy with the assistance from Juliana! She helped us with deciding the right colors and fabrics for our restaurant! The delivery took a bit longer but overall we are extremely happy with our order. The design is also very appealing. Chairs were well packaged to prevent scratches and damage. Thanks for the great service!

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Thumbnail of user julieth54
Minnesota
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May 10th, 2023

I bought outdoor furniture from them and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. The furniture is top quality and it looks great on my patio area. The ordering process was really easy on their website and the delivery was reasonably fast. The customer service agent was also helpful in answering my questions before I placed my order. Wanted to make sure the colors of the chairs match the tables and they also helped me find the best umbrellas to match everything even better. I would definitely recommend this company for all your outdoor furniture needs!

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Illinois
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November 6th, 2023

I bought 4 wooden chairs and a very nice designer wooden table. Delivery was late 10+ days. The furniture arrived well packaged and assembly was easy. The quality is excellent and I hope the delivery time will be faster for our patio furniture order soon.

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Customer S. – Affordable Seating Rep

Thank you for your kind words, I am sorry about the delays.

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BA
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November 2nd, 2022

We are happy with our order from Affordable Seating. The quality exceeds our expectations, and the design is very nice. The chairs and tables were really well wrapped when they were delivered but the delivery was ten days late. Customer service helped us track our order...

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August 31st, 2023

This order was precisely as stated and turned out beautifully! The booths, in particular, are well-crafted with plush and comfy cushions. The wood stools and seats are also quite attractive and seem to be very durable.

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Affordable Seating has been a leader in restaurant furniture sales for over a decade, building a name that you can trust. As experts in commercial design and lay-out, we pride ourselves in quality at a fair price. As a Chicago based business, with us you can shop American. Many of our wood products are made at our facility in Indiana including wood chairs & bar stools, solid wood seats, tables, booths and more. We have thousands of items in stock. Our experts have searched and found, designed, and sometimes created the best commercial furniture, to make sure that you can find what you are looking for.

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