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Overview

Madisonseating has a rating of 2.7 stars from 412 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Madisonseating most frequently mention aeron chair, open box, and business days problems. Madisonseating ranks 28th among Furniture sites.

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  • Value
    122
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  • Returns
    91
  • Quality
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Top Positive Review

“Great Deals and Even Better Customer Support”

David N.
5/6/24

Purchased the Steelcase Leap V2 in black fabric after doing extensive research on ergonomic chairs. Chose this over the Herman Miller Aeron, and don't regret it. Madison seating has probably the best deals online, and shipping was pretty quick as well. Our chair did come damage due to shipping unfortunately, however I reached out to their customer service team and they were quick to respond and handle the matter easily. Would definitely purchase from them again, great customer service!

Top Critical Review

“Steelcase Leap v2 from Madison Seating review”

Kenny S.
10/30/24

I bought a Steelcase Leap v2 from Madison Seating last week. When it arrived I assembled it and put it in my office to use the next day for work. It is so uncomfortable compared to a 5 year old RETAIL version of the Steelcase leap v2 that my girlfriend owns. The refurbishment was very poorly done, chair wobbles, lumbar is bad, cushions are hard, material is cheap and rough. The lumbar support is so intense and using the adjustment just makes it worse (I compared the lumbar support to the exact same chair model my girlfriend has). You can visibly see the lumbar support pushing on the back rest and distorting it. The fabric is very rough and the cushions are no where near as comfortable as the RETAIL version of the chair. I reached out to Madison Seating customer service and after a few canned responses they finally said "Please return the chair and find another vendor to furnish your office chair needs."

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Thumbnail of user arynb3
North Carolina
1 review
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February 27th, 2020

I had originally left a 1 start review b/c had misread MadisonSeating's response regarding the return shipping of the defective chair. They weren't going to charge me the additional shipping costs unless I used an oversized box. Why they didn't just say it was fine to send it back in the replacement chair's box (that I requested to pay for up front) is beyond me. And acting like they were doing me a favor when they had just shipped me a broken chairs is enough to drive us back to Amazon though.

I tried (and my preference would be) to delete this review.

Tip for consumers:
Check and use your chair thoroughly before throwing away the box.

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Aeron Chair by Herman Miller - Highly Adjustable - Posture Fit - Carbon

but ordered off Amazon

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madison s. – Madisonseating Rep

This review is completely false. We back our products 100%. Any report of carrier damage is submitted, we pick up the item at our expense. This reviewer did not keep the box and wanted us to literally come to their home and pack up the chair. That is not a service any online company offers. We informed the customer to get a box with the dimensions of the original box we sent so no Oversize Fee will incur on the return shipment.

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New Jersey
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October 26th, 2013

I ordered a leap chair and got it in 5 business days free via fedex ground. Chair seems new and arrived in good condition, but this is in no-way a "steelcase" leap chair in leather. I didn't actually expect that for the money, and to be fair, their website doesn't say "steelcase", but that is what they lead you to believe by calling it a Leap chair. The leather seems more like stiff vinyl, nothing like the leather steelcase would use. The leg assemblies say made in the USA all over them, but no other brand name or designations anywhere on the chair. Knock-off furniture? For sure, so... Buyer beware. Still a decent chair for the money, but I just received it, so I cannot speak for the warranty or how long this "fake" will last.

Thumbnail of user edwinm200
New York
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April 7th, 2021

Just writing to say madisonseating.com provided me with my purchased Leap Chair V2 as soon as possible. Great wheels, sleek base and the fabric was grade A and clean. They also have fantastic customer service who email promptly and address whatever issues may be had. I had a slight issue with a chair cylinder and they very hastily sent me a new one. I look forward to recommending these guys to any one in need of a relatively new chair in mint condition.

Tip for consumers:
Just do it. Give them a shot.

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Leap Chair V2

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Thumbnail of user lisab2176
Colorado
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January 20th, 2021
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My order with Madison was easy, and far less expensive than I thought it would be after doing all my research. They set expectations about the delivery and were meeting them, keeping me informed about the progress of the shipment. But when the shipper broke my chairs and I told Madison, they had a solution for me within one business day. I was so impressed with their willingness to overcome external problems to make sure I had my needs met. Thanks, Madison!

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New York
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April 15th, 2022
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I purchased a refurbished Herman Miller chair from Madison Seating. The chair was refurbished with all Herman Miller parts. Right after my order someone called me to confirm and answer some questions I had. The chair arrived just under 24 hours later. It's indistinguishable from a brand new one and only came in 2 pieces so assembly was super easy.

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California
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January 28th, 2024

I love this chair - it's extremely comfortable and the price for an open box refurbished chair was great. Service team was also helpful resolving a minor issue with shipping.

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Missouri
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January 5th, 2021

We ordered 9 chairs from Madison Seating. They arrived very quickly. When we opened them, we saw one had been damaged in transit. I reached out to Madison Seating, and they responded within 4 hours offering to send a replacement at no cost to us without having to send back the old chair. We would definitely order chairs from madisonseating.com again!

Tip for consumers:
Great customer service

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Thumbnail of user omerk23
Illinois
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May 22nd, 2021
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I used Madisonseating couple times and very happy about my experience. They offer greatly reduced prices for top quality chairs with reliable customer support. I always had positive experience when I contacted them. Highly recommended and definitely consider them for future purchases.

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Thumbnail of user stanh53
New York
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July 3rd, 2018

We ordered four chairs and received one with extensive damage in shipment. Our online claim submission was answered promptly with a generous but unsatisfactory offer. Our counter offer/request for a replacement was then immediately accepted. No hassles or evasions, how all such situations should be handled. We will buy more chairs from them as the needs arise. Thank you. A+++

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Washington
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April 12th, 2011

Great products and greater prices. They price match. Furnished my backyard in my florida home and subsequently purchased a few office chairs.

Very helpful reps too.

To the guy underneath me - i think you meant to post that ad on the trucking companies review page

Thumbnail of user kendalle20
California
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March 11th, 2023
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I recently purchased office furniture for a law firm, including a Freedom Chair with Headrest by Humanscale. Due to bad weather nationwide, several items from different vendors arrived damaged. The packaging for this chair was, overall, pretty good, and the damage was relatively minor, but still of concern. I sent Madison Seating a photograph of the damage and within 24 hours they offered to send out a new one. And, they promptly followed through. Short review: Great product lineup. Excellent return policies. Low prices. And they're nice. Will definitely be ordering from Madison Seating in the future.

Tip for consumers:
These are great prices on ergonomic office furniture featured in Wirecutter, Strategist, etc.

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Thumbnail of user fredb822
New York
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August 8th, 2022
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Until the pandemic, I had never ordered a fancy office chair for my home. Summer of 2020, I can't remember how I found their site now, but I got a Leap chair that I had been looking for for a while. Very great prices, and I couldn't find that exact model anywhere else.

Finally time to get another so we can have two at home. The first one showed up in a damaged box. I knew they packed it in a lot of bubble wrap, but I took pictures anyways just in case. Sure enough, a structural back piece was broken :( But they offered to send a whole new chair, and not worry about shipping the broken one back to them, so color me happy!

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Thumbnail of user timt373
Missouri
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April 27th, 2020

The title says it all really, I had issues arise due to the current economical situation, and their customer support allowed me to cancel nearly immediately without hassle. Very grateful. Will return to do business in the future after this settles down

Thumbnail of user kristenl42
Tennessee
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November 7th, 2017

I purchased a chair from Madison seating and am very satisfied with the purchase. There was some confusion on my part about the delivery scheduled, but once we got past that everything went smoothly. I will definitely purchase from them again.

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Virginia
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May 4th, 2018

We have purchased multiple times from Madison Seating and have been very pleased. The chairs are refurbished, but they look brand new. This last order was for 3 chairs and one was damaged in shipping. I emailed over pictures and within an hour they responded to let me know shipping a replacement. Great experience and will keep ordering.

Thumbnail of user jasong1229
California
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January 15th, 2022
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After 25 years, my old SteelCase finally gave up the ghost. Searching online I came across Madison Seating and was kind of blown away by their prices. Picked up a SteelCase at a huge discount. I peppered them with questions through email and even called the office and found them to be gracious and helpful. Soon after, I had my chair! I had a couple questions once it arrived and they were super helpful and took great care to make sure I was completely satisfied. Every once in a while I run across an organization that earns my trust right from the start - Madison Seating is one.

I highly recommend them for your seating needs!

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Thumbnail of user jasmynh3
California
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May 4th, 2022
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Madison Seating is our go-to vendor in our organization. Not only do they have a TON of products to choose from, but they have the best pricing BY FAR. For example, our internal ergonomic experts advised us to purchase the Steelcase Leap Chairs for our employees at $850/chair. Madison Seating had the exact same chair for $250- in new, perfect condition. Additionally, their customer service is just wonderful. We once had a small shipping issue that was responded to and rectified within 14 mins of emailing their customer service dept. We won't shop anywhere else!

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We typically by the Leap Chair from Steelcase, or other Steelcase products.

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Thumbnail of user elizabethl205
New York
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May 21st, 2018

I have been enjoying a chair that I purchased last year that recently needed servicing. Madisonseating offered to simply replace my old chair for a new one at no cost as part of their warranty service. Truly exceptional product, price and servicing. They are fantastic.

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Thumbnail of user daveh117
Idaho
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December 21st, 2016
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Ordered counter stools, but they were out of stock. Said they would ship as soon as back in stock. True to their word, they shipped them promptly--on Wed, received on Fri. Free shipping! Totally unexpected to get them that quickly--though for sure it would be at least a week, if not more. Way to go!

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Florida
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February 21st, 2021
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I ordered a refurbished Steelcase Leap from Madison Seating, which would have cost me $900 new, but they were selling it for under $300.

It's an amazing chair, and when I had issues with it, they were fast, courteous, and able to solve my problem in record time.

I've already recommended the exact chair from them to two of my friends, and I can't recommend them enough.

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Steelcase Leap Chair

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Thumbnail of user johnd964
Indiana
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March 6th, 2018

The quality and responsiveness of Madison Seating's customer service department has been Excellent! They sincerely strive to make every customer experience a positive one. They stand behind their products and I look forward to making many more purchases from them in the future.

Thumbnail of user brianr940
New Jersey
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November 17th, 2020

I have purchased multiple Leap Chairs from Madison Seating. Their prices were the best after an extensive search. Customer Service is also fantastic. I have recommended them to others and will continue to!

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New Jersey
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September 5th, 2018

I ordered a Leap V2 chair. It arrived when promised and looked brand new - even though I knew it would be refurbished. I could not get the height to adjust properly, but support responded very quickly to my email, made some suggestions and immediately sent a replacement part when it appeared there might be a mechanical issue. Since the issue could not be immediately resolved, they are now sending a replacement chair. As a business owner, I know things sometimes go wrong. The measure of a company is how they deal with the problem and I am quite satisfied with Madison.

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New York
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January 26th, 2016

I recently received a large shipment of ergonomic office chairs from Madisonseating.com. I am not only impressed with the excellent condition of the chairs but the crazy savings I received on my purchase. Being a start up company, I am extremely conscious of every dollar I spend. I stumbled onto Madisonseating.com's website while searching on Amazon for some good deals on brand name chairs. I saw they had excellent reviews so I decided to contact them directly regarding any additional discounts they can afford me if I ordered a large quantity. I was transferred to their corporate sales department and spoke to a nice young lady who was extremely knowledgeable on the chairs and did infact award me a special volume discount rate. The chairs arrived with Fedex and required just a simple assembly. I am hoping to do more hires before the summer and will most definitely come back to Madisonseating. Com for additional chairs. Their prices are the lowest and they had terrific service to boot!"

Thumbnail of user bernadetteh13
Colorado
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March 6th, 2018

Wow, What amazing customer service. We ordered some new office chairs and one arrived damaged. They have bent over backwards to make sure that the chair is replaced and that we are not inconvenienced trying to return the damaged chair.

On top of that, with every email I sent them, they responded the same day with solutions. It is so refreshing to be treated with so much respect and humanity by a company.

Thank you!

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