HSL Chairs - Newcastle-upon-Tyne Reviews 

157
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

Dutton Court, Chainbridge Road, NE21 5ST Newcastle-upon-Tyne, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Welcoming staff attending to our comfort at all time. Not hurrying the business. Brought lots of samples to see without any pressure. Just hope the delivery will be sooner rather than later. Thanks.... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alex and Kev kept me up to the minute on their estimated arrival for delivery. When arrived they unpacked all components with military like precision and were respectful of our property. Our two sofa... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We purchased our new suite from our HSL store at Blaydon and found Tim and all Staff very knowledgeable and friendly. From ordering to delivery everything went very smoothly and we were kept informed... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from start to finish, bought my chair in there sale, had a little fault when delivered, they came out and fixed it same day. Alison at Blaydon HSL is so helpful, nothing was a bother... See more


Company details

  1. #14 of 395 best companies in Home Furniture Shop
  2. #2 of 37 best companies in Disability equipment supplier
  3. #6 of 76 best companies in Furniture Manufacturer
  4. #2 of 72 best companies in Mobility equipment supplier

About HSL Chairs - Newcastle-upon-Tyne

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HSL is an award-winning family furniture business with stores nationwide. We’ve been handcrafting and delivering beautiful furniture to provide true comfort for over 50 years. Making people comfortable is part of our DNA and that is why we do it.


We have spent over half a century making it our mission to understand the different sizes, shapes and needs of our customers. We have learnt how people sit, rest and sleep; how their bodies bend and move; and where and why they ache. We call this knowledge CleverComfort™, and it goes into the design and manufacture of every chair, sofa and bed we make – ensuring that our furniture fits the bodies of our customers perfectly.


Award Winning

HSL has also been recognised by The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise for one of our innovative designs, our wooden knuckle. The Queen’s Award for Enterprise is a prestigious award for recognising British businesses and other organisations who excel at promoting opportunity, sustainable development, international trade or innovation.


Made in Yorkshire

Whilst our roots still remain in Yorkshire, we have welcoming showrooms nationwide spanning the entire country and a national network of Home Visit Comfort Specialists performing consultations in our customers’ own homes.


Family Business

As we’ve grown, one thing that has never changed is the passion for comfort and furniture being at the heart of our business. We’re still family-run, we continue to hold traditional values in our hearts, and we have always been dedicated to providing a caring service and excellent value for money for all of our customers.

About HSL Chairs

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Up to 25 Year Guarantee
Over 50 years of craftsmanship and dedication to exceptional customer service have made us who we are today. We still only employ furniture makers with the experience, skill and commitment to manufacturing the highest quality products. That’s why we are confident to cover a large number of our furniture ranges with a 25-year frame guarantee. In addition, all electrically adjustable chairs have a 5 year guarantee covering mechanical fault on the motor and handset.
Queen's Award Winners
HSL has been recognised by The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise for one of our recent innovative designs, our wooden knuckle. The Queen’s Award for Enterprise is a prestigious award for recognising British businesses and other organisations who excel at promoting opportunity, sustainable development, international trade or innovation. 

Occupational Therapist Approved

All products are independently tested

As a member of the British Association of Occupational Therapists, Julie Jennings Dip COT HCPC, is highly qualified and greatly respected. Julie is frequently consulted for independent advice by a wide range of clients throughout the UK and Europe. All our chairs, sofas and beds at HSL are approved by Julie Jennings. Thanks to her work, you can relax in comfort knowing that each piece in our range has been thoroughly tested and evaluated by an independent health expert.

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  • Dutton Court, Chainbridge Road, NE21 5ST, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer experience in the…

Excellent customer experience in the Gateshead/Blaydon store. Afforded ample time to look around without being pestered. Offered a drink on arrival, which was welcome. Amanda came and gave advice when directly asked and was not at all pushy. I wasn’t unnecessarily directed to products I had no interest in, as had been the case in competitor retail outlets.

I returned for a second visit and was assisted by Tim. The store was similarly immaculately presented. Very clean and uncluttered. Quote given/updated on each occasion and printed out to take away to consider.

Returned for a third and final visit - as this was a considerable and important purchase - before pulling the trigger. At no point did I feel under any pressure to go ahead. I strongly suspect HSL staff aren’t on commission, which is welcome (especially given the demographic this retailer typically serve). Don’t be put off by that though, they sell quality products that meet all tastes. My purchase was for a Stressless recliner and it was the best deal available on this or similar products, and with a greater range of sizes/styles than elsewhere.

Overall 10/10 customer service and staff expertise. I would not hesitate to recommend.

13 August 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First Class Service

Suzanne was extremely pleasant and welcoming and had extensive knowledge of hsl products. She took great care and patience to help me make my decision on the style of seating that I required and it was a most helpful and satisfying experience.

13 August 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding customer service.

Customer service was outstanding.when I took my Auntie to order her new chair. Especially Suzanne Silcock she explained everything wonderfully to my Auntie . Would highly recommend this store if you live in the north east.

12 August 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had previously never come across HSL

Had previously never come across HSL. Initially we were interested in seeing/trying the ‘Stressless’ brand of which the showroom had 3 types. A warm friendly greeting was given on entering, Tim listened to our thoughts & showed us our options giving us sound knowledge of the product. Without any pressure at any point, he also showed us HSL’s own version/design, then left us alone to try everyone & discuss. We were given a choice of refreshments. Once we had made our decision, Tim dealt with the purchase efficiently. Disappointed America Express not accepted. Originally given up to 14 days delivery date, we were contacted the next day to say our 2 new chairs would be delivered in 4 days ! Excellent communication regarding time slot. The delivery was completed quickly , with no mess, by 2 friendly men who took all packaging away.
It gave us a warm feeling to support a family run Yorkshire business who produce quality furniture.

30 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

No pressure, just help and advice.

We recently visited the Newcastle upon Tyne store and received a very warm welcome from professional and knowledgeable staff. We made a purchase on our second visit and managed to meet every single member of the Team who could not do enough to help us. We appreciated the relaxed atmosphere and the fact that there is no hard sell and plenty of time to make your mind up.
Quality British manufactued furniture too!
We definitely recommend the store which has a good range of chairs to try along with great fabric selection and adjustable beds.
Thank you to the Team of Emma, Emma, Suzanne, Alison, Tim and Amanda for making our purchase easier.

28 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

STRESSLESS CHAIRS AND ASCOT SOFA

apart from some confusion regarding locating the whereabouts of our order,generally the service was good and we are happy with our order.the delivery team(paul and lee) arrived on time and they were very pleasent and polite. paul and lee were very efficient and they had the furniture assembled and in place quickly.timothy and alison both helped us to choose our chairs and sofa and they were both really helpfull.

23 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delivery of my Stressless chair was on…

Delivery of my Stressless chair was on time and delivered within the times specified. Paul & Lee were pleasant and informative on how the chair operates. Great service.
I ordered the chair from the Newcastle upon Tyne store and was very impressed with Alison who handled the purchase.

23 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

HSL Blaydon (Newcastle)

Exceptional service from Suzanne and Amanda. Cannot fault the help we had. Chair delivered next day, and had a phone call to say they were refunding some of our money, as the chair was ex-display, which we didn't realise as the condition was excellent. We were happy with the initial price, but even more so with the refund. How many companies would do this? Cannot praise them enough. Thank you HSL, and especially Suzanne and Amanda from the Blaydon store.

10 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Emma was really attentive

Emma was really attentive, knowledgeable and took her time running us through the options. She mentioned she had a background in occupational therapy and that really showed. Looking forward to my throne arriving.

17 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quality as standard

The whole experience with HSL from start to finish was exceptional. The salesman in the shop was courteous, professional, knowledgeable and not pushy at all. The communications from the company were informative but not excessive. Arranging delivery of the chair could not have been easier. And the delivery guys were brilliant.
And most importantly, the chair is superb.
HSL are obviously a company that cares about their customers by delivering excellent customer service and producing a quality product.

14 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

HSL are a brilliant company

HSL are a brilliant company. We had excellent service at the shop.The staff answered all our questions about the furniture and were very patient and knowledgeable.
The delivery team ( Carl and Damian) were excellent.

8 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A very good retail experience

Pleased with the chair. Very nice company all round to deal with. Knowledgeable and professional showroom staff who could answer all questions. Emma and Alison gave lots of time and help, but without me feeling pressurised or rushed, so feel confident that right choice made.
Delivery staff (Carl and Damion) were very pleasant, competent and considerate.
Suggestions: I was only interested in the 'on offer' chairs which have a very limited fabric choice. It would have helped if larger pieces of these fabrics were available to help judge suitability.
Also, my two (separate) orders have been dispatched in different loads, even though all the chairs were ready to go.

17 June 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First Class Newcastle Team

Excellent service in Newcastle upon Tyne store, especially from Tim who sorted out a minor issue after ordering and made sure we got everything we needed with no hassle. Delivery team Ian and Paul were top class, very helpful and friendly.

16 June 2025
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