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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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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 ds1219
New Jersey
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August 24th, 2021
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Ordered two Humanscale chairs. They both look brand new, function great. One of the chairs had a part damaged in transit. They immediately FedEx'ed out a replacement part but do to a misunderstanding didn't realize the part they sent was the other half of the broken part. They are sending out a replacement chair to solve the problem. Can't blame them that the carrier beat the chair up in transit.

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Thumbnail of user davidr128
Illinois
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January 12th, 2015
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Outstanding service. The chairs we have purchased through Madison Seating have been exactly what we've expected, and we're very happy to have found such a great source for our Steelcase products.

BTW... we have had to return one chair, and the Madison Seating team was awesome. The financials were cleared up fast, and the replacement was sent in very good time. Nice work to the Madison Seating Customer Service group!

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New York
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November 11th, 2015

I placed a order with Madison seating. Joesph was just a doll! He guided me through every little step of getting my order in. It was for only 1 chair but he spent plenty of time helping me out. I was shocked how helpful and knowledgeable he was. I would never go anywhere again for all my seating needs.

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Arkansas
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December 20th, 2016

The first time they shipped the chair it had a back that was larger than the seat. They would not send a return until after they received the wrong merchandise. They sent the replacement and you still cant get the back to install. You would think they would check merchandise to ensure it works correctly, especially when it was already returned because it did not work!

Tip for consumers:
Buy local, where you can make sure the product you buy can actually be assembled.

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madison s. – Madisonseating Rep

Due to the holiday rush, the customer did have an error on her shipment. Not only did we send out a replacement immediately, but the customer received a free headrest (value of $129.99) for the inconvenience.

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Florida
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January 6th, 2021
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I purchased a $550 Aeron Chair from Madison seating. This is the third Aeron chair I have purchase in the past 12 months. When I assembled it, the screw that holds the lumbar cable in place snapped off as I was screwing it into the frame. I was installing the screw by hand and the screw was at less than "snug" pressure when it broke. This broken screw negatively affects the functionality of the chair. With the broken screw one cannot adjust the arm rests without removing both the back of the chair and the seat of the chair. Madison seating refused to stand behind this chair. They told me that the only way to get a refund is to return the chair without a broken screw -- but that cannot happen. Madison Seating is an awful company that does not stand behind their products, and they gave me no practical way of exchanging the defective chair.

Tip for consumers:
They don't stand behind what they sell.

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Bought a chair. It arrived defective, but the company only agreed to a return if I returned a non-defective chair.

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Netherlands
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January 17th, 2016

Very disappointed. Ordered from another country, when the chair came, I find that this is not a new chair leap and refurbished. Painting of the back is made not qualitatively, also cheaper fabric is not pleasant to the touch. At that nowhere on the website do not specify that the chair is not new.

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California
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April 16th, 2018

I ordered an office stool from Madison. Unfortunately, the factory shipped an office chair instead of a stool. When I contacted Madison Seating, customer service immediately ordered another stool. I have my office stool, and am enjoying the garden as I do my office work. Thanks for the help, Madison.

Thumbnail of user edwardh25
Georgia
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December 12th, 2012

Do yourself a favor, Don't use this retailer. We bought a Coaster Roll Top Desk, sold from Madison Seating. They expect you to hold the shipper there until you open the package and inspect all the items. I wish I would have done that. I would have sent it back IMMEDIATELY! There were obvious manufacturer defects, which the retailer, Madison Seating would not acknowledge, nor would the manufacturer. After construction, there were other issues, which I am now stuck with. I would NEVER use this retailer again."

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Florida
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October 30th, 2014
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Purchased a Leap office chair from Madison Seating. The price was the lowest I could find and the order was filled immediately. I received the chair with no damage. I was completely satisfied and would definitely check with Madison when shopping again.

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Illinois
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November 6th, 2014
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I ordered a Herman Miller Aeron chair for my home office. It was marked NEW, but the site explained that it was not in the original box. The price was excellent, and the chair was shipped within a day or two of being ordered. It arrived in perfect, NEW condition. I am very pleased with Madison Seating and would use them again.

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Washington
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February 16th, 2022

I ordered a new office chair from Madison Seating for my office. It arrived with a broken seatback likely caused while shipping but otherwise was in great condition.

I reached out to customer support to ask for help and they responded really quickly. They were super understanding and helpful and quickly had arranged for a new chair to be sent to me free of charge. I really appreciate the great customer support.

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Thumbnail of user robertg363
Florida
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March 6th, 2018

Third chair in a row... arrived used and BROKEN. Lousy customer service. Refused to change it (they actually told me to try to rebuild one good chair from two broken chairs). BEWARE -- you are buying a used chair! FRAUDS!

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Nevada
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December 4th, 2020

I have owned a Steelcase Leap V2 for about 6 months and have had the arm rest fail along with the chair base. I reach out to their customer service and got a quick response and am currently being assisted by them to facilitate a replacement chair. I appreciate their swift and thoughtful response.

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Maine
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July 18th, 2013

Misleading in Purchasing an Aeron Chair - What does "open box" mean? Used? Floor model? Returned? The shipping label was created, delivery date estimated to be 2 days later, I received it a week later... not sure why they psych you out like that. Chair arrives, no assembly instructions with Posturefit, so YouTube it is that helps. The chair is obviously used as it has marks and dings and smells like the inside of a Fiesta on a used car lot. I'm fearful of keeping this thing as it sounds like if I were to have issues 3 weeks+ down the line this could get pricey and problematic as there's no Herman Miler serial number, just one from Madison Seating. I've owned several Aeron chairs and haven't had issues with them, but depending on what Madison Seating is selling, I am concerned based on these other views...

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New York
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February 18th, 2016

I was determined to purchase a Herman Miller chair without spending over $1000. Low and behold Madisonseating provided the perfect price for exactly what I was looking for.

I suffer from extreme lower back pain. I called in regards to this particular product line and the representative took his time going over all of the details and features that would suit my particular needs. With his help Finalizing my purchase for the Aeron highly adjustable chair with the posture fit was a no brainer. It arrived within the 10-14 business day delivery time frame as promised and I honestly couldn't have been more excited. Although its advertised as an open box special, my chair arrived in MINT condition. The representatives are always a pleasure to speak with and they always respond to all of my emails almost immediately.

Bottom line, if you're looking for a great office chair at an amazing price Madisonseating is the place to go.

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California
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June 18th, 2020

I placed my Zody (by Haworth) for $299 in the middle of Pandemic. I received an email confirmation about the shipment delay about 14 days due to Covid-19 quarantine. I have received a shipped confirmation notice in 10 days and ground shipment arrived in a nice package. It was great price for Zody chair which I use in office for 5 years.

I noticed back support was not straight and it was not supporting forward tilt. I sent an email regarding the issue then the have asked to send pictures. Customer server has given two options whether the replacement or refund. Customer service was genuinely handled the concern.

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Good Customer Support

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Louisiana
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December 10th, 2014
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I love my chair! It arrived in perfect condition. The customer service was excellent. I was a bit nervous ordering a chair that wasn't brand new in the box but the person I spoke to at Madison answered all my questions and assured me that I would receive a great product.

Thumbnail of user karena38
Massachusetts
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November 16th, 2014
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Ultimately I am very pleased with the service I received from Madison Seating. The first Criterion chair they sent me was faulty (wouldn't maintain its seat height), and I was encouraged to return it via FedEx (paid by Madison). I was slow to make this happen (truth be told) and by the time I got around to it, I was unable to disassemble the chair as advised (simply would not work). After further consultation, the company agreed to send me a new chair without having to return the original broken one. I was extremely grateful. My new chair is working beautifully, and a fabulous chair it is: comfortable, sturdily built, attractive, and wildly affordable (given the discounted price). Thank you!

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Thumbnail of user nasirq1
Illinois
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April 2nd, 2020

Please please... don't ever buy from this business
I bought a chair from them which was defective... and they never responded to my complain when I file a complaint with BBB they responded to me saying why I went to BBB and they won't approve the warranty
Save your self some trouble and stay away from this merchant

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California
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December 20th, 2021
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I got my Hermin Miller Office Desk Chair Armless.
Fast Shipping, Nicely packaged.
The price for the chair was unbeatable.
I couldn't find it for that price even on Ebay. Really Quality Chair. Brand new condition.

Tip for consumers:
Designer chair for unbeatable prices. This site was a rare find.

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Thumbnail of user kristinai16
Washington
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November 30th, 2020

I purchased the Leap Chair V2 by Steelcase on 11/17 and it arrived a little over a week later. Unfortunately, when I took it out of the box, there were a couple of pieces of plastic in the bag holding the chair part that indicated something broke in transit. Once I assembled the chair, I discovered the plastic piece that connects the back of the chair to the main frame was broken. I took some photos to share with the business and they responded right away. They're now going to send me a new chair without requiring me to send this one back. I appreciate the swift and helpful customer service.

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Virginia
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April 29th, 2017

Received my Aeron chair on time and delivered as instructed.

Had two (2) little scuffs on the frame - not a big deal, as this was Open Box - don't think anyone else would notice.

Great value

Installation was a breeze, as Customer Service advised.

Love the Sapphire Blue color.

Couldn't be more pleased. Just wish I had bought my first Aeron chair from them!

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Chair is heavy. We took it out of the box on the porch and carried it in that way. Then assembled and put in place

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Thumbnail of user willk65
Texas
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August 20th, 2020

I was shopping for a new desk chair since I've been working from home for several months and my old chair was killing my back. I read good reviews on the Steelcase Leap V2 chair and Madison Seating had the best price I could find. When the chair arrived, I was not disappointed in the comfort, but unfortunately it was uneven and had a severe wobble. I contacted Madison Seating for warranty service and their reply surprised me. They told me they would of course replace the chair, but on top of that, they would send me the new one before I had to send back the old one. This was great because even though the chair is wobbly, I can still use it until the new one arrives. I also already turned the old box into a fort for my 2-year old so I can send the old chair back in the new chair's box.

Tip for consumers:
Please be aware that their shipping times are longer than usual due to the covid crisis. That's not anything they can control, but they are communicative about it.

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Pennsylvania
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May 27th, 2020

I recently purchased a Steelcase Leap V2 from Madisonseating. The chair was damaged when I received. I contacted the customer service. They responded very quickly and offered a new replacement. Very happy with the purchase and service. Will definitely come back and strongly recommend the company.

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New Jersey
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April 11th, 2018

The box I received from Madison Seating was heavily damaged by FedEx, which I could see from the way they struggled to carry it to my building. Not surprisingly, despite the copious amounts of padding inside the box, the chair was also quite damaged. I sent the pictures to Madison Seating and they promptly offered to send me a new one.

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