HSL Chairs - Southampton Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

9 Lower Northam Road, Hedge End Village, SO30 4FN Southampton, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The gentleman who served my friend was polite and very helpful in making sure she made the right decision on which chair to choose. My friend is elderly, he brought us tea and coffee plus biscuits.... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sincere thanks to Germaine & her colleague for helpful and valuable advice yesterday when making payment for several items at Southampton Hedge End store. As a returning customer I recommend HSL witho... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lydia was very knowledgeable about products and needs and went out of her way to assist my friend, who has learning difficulties. She was so patient finding just the right sofa & chair to fit her need... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good to have the company come to the bungalow. Very pleasant driver and adviser . As I had already settled on exactly which chair I wanted, the deal was easily finalised. It was a pity that they were... See more


Company details

  1. #15 of 397 best companies in Home Furniture Shop
  2. #2 of 38 best companies in Disability equipment supplier
  3. #6 of 78 best companies in Furniture Manufacturer
  4. #2 of 73 best companies in Mobility equipment supplier

About HSL Chairs - Southampton

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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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  • 9 Lower Northam Road, Hedge End Village, SO30 4FN, Southampton, United Kingdom

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From start to finish was perfect

From start to finish was perfect. Showed our two choices, in our house. Not pushy at all.
Delivered and installed on time.
There was a tiny snag on the material of the arm of one of the sofas. Sent us a technician who somehow majically made it disappear.
Sofas and chair very supportive and comfy, unlike the ones we bought at John Lewis which ended up in the rubbish tip after two years.
Can not fault the service

8 August 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The service received from Germaine…

The service received from Germaine during our recent visit to the Hedge End Southampton store was second to none, it was so refreshing to have such a professional, knowledgeable and friendly advisor who gave us her undivided attention without any sense of haste or pressurisation. She made us really feel at home. We now look forward to receiving the chair which we know is going to be the perfect comfortable fit for Mum to relax in.
Best shopping experience in decades, thank you.

20 August 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Coffee and biscuits

We had a very warm welcome from Brian, who immediately recognised which chair I wanted from our description. I tried it and it fitted me perfectly. He went through all the chair's features and spent time explaining everything thoroughly. After we said we'd buy it there was then some computer stuff to deal with. We were given a cup of coffee and some very nice biscuits, twice, because the computer system was struggling. All in all a great experience and I'm very much looking forward to sitting in my chair!

4 August 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

We visited HSL Hedge End to look for an adjustable bed for my mum. This review is based on our experience on the day and not on the sleep experience of the bed as it hasn't arrived yet - although it felt incredible testing it on the day!

Maria and Jason guided us to through the various options and gave us thorough information about the the design & benefits of the hypnos pillow top mattress. Jason has clearly had a lot of experience in this area and was able to explain how the various components, including the mattress protector, work to keep you cool in summer and warm in winter.

There was no rush or pressure to make a decision on the day. My mum was able to sit up in the bed for about 20 minutes and we were even brought tea and biscuits! She then tried lying down on either side for a good 5 minutes on each side to see how it felt.

The staff are not commission based so you don't get any "hard sell". They are clearly interested in providing what you need without up selling unnecessary extras.

We would highly recommend this store for their professionalism and knowledge.

29 July 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible service terrible fabrics…

Terrible service terrible fabrics stains that can’t be removed or replaced at a cost to the customer the company is not recommended

26 July 2025
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Reply from HSL Chairs - Southampton

**UPDATE**
Good afternoon Ms Mitchell,
I am keen to look in to your order further would you kindly provide me with your order number or contact details and i will be happy to make contact to discuss further.
Please email lauren.elliott@hslchairs.com
Kind Regards
Lauren Elliott
Customer Care Manager| HSL Chairs


Good morning,
Thank you for your review.
I am sorry to hear that you have had a negative experience with the fabric on your furniture.
To allow me to look into this further, if you could email me your order details, that would be much appreciated.
Kind Regards,
Simon Watson
Customer Care Team Leader
simon.watson@hslchairs.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The personalised service which Brian at…

The personalised service which Brian at the Hedge End branch gave was exemplary. He listened to our needs and demonstrated appropriate chairs which would support. He was knowledgeable about occupational therapy. HSL not only has a comprehensive range of chairs designed to meet clients’ different heights and frames but can provide chairs to meet the needs of different medical conditions. All the staff were friendly and helpful.

16 July 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer service was great

Customer service was great. From the moment stepped in the store and stated I wanted a riser recliner chair for my 4,ft 10", 90+ old - the customer service was impeccable. My mother in law was shown 3 chairs to try with the first one being her choice. Fit her like a glove. No more cushions to sit on or pillows behind her back to prop her forwards.
Simple control system and even with her memory issues manages this. Plus on / off switch on controls if required. Delivered within 3 working days.

9 July 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Visited Hedge End branch with Mum

Visited Hedge End branch with Mum, who was very apprehensive about buying a riser recliner chair. Lydia quickly put her at ease , expertly assessed correct size of chair and guided us through various options. We went back 2 weeks later after ‘thinking about it’ , no rushing us, not even when Mum changed her mind on colours!
The time spent, the refreshments offered, the patience and experience shown was wonderful. Mum received her new chair and sofa today and is absolutely delighted with it. The delivery and set up was was also very professional and completed cheerfully.
Huge thank you to all .

21 July 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent advice and service

Welcoming staff who were interested in providing us with the most suitable sofas for our needs, without pressure to select and buy as staff were not on a commission basis and were all occupational therapy trained. And the offer of coffee and biscuits on all three occasions we visited.

13 July 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Riser recliner Aysgarth chairs

Staff in the shop were helpful knowledgeable and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble. There was no hard sell.
We opted for express delivery and the goods arrived in 3 days at a small extra cost.
Delivery was excellent. The team moved the old chairs to the garage for future collection and set up and demonstrated the new chairs.
The store gave us several businesses that would collect the old chairs and we opted for Just Junk which incurred a fee. Having said that the guy who collected the chairs gave great service.
The new chairs are very comfortable and meet our current needs.

5 July 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

We were helped by Maria who was very knowledgeable about the HSL product. She explained about having the right fit for each person. ie my husband needed the grande chair where i needed the petite size. It was also beneficial to know that the different sizes would help with support for our backs. Would highly recommend HSL.

3 July 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Impressive service.

We were very impressed with the service from everyone involved with our chair purchase at the Southampton (Hedge
End ) branch. Everything was explained to us in a clear, concise and friendly manner demonstrating thorough knowledge of the product. At no time were we put under pressure to make a purchase. We were given samples of fabric to bring home to colour match with our furnishings and we returned the next day to buy the chair. My husband is looking forward to its arrival. We highly recommend HSL

22 June 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Had our two Stressless swivel recliner chairs delivered yesterday, what can I say expect excellent. The drivers Armani & Raymond were so courteous and helpful, and very professional a credit to the company.

2 July 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The communication was excellent…

The communication was excellent surrounding our delivery date and times and notice of 30 minutes on the day. Armani and Raymond were polite, efficient and helpful in positioning the furniture and demonstrating how it functioned.

2 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you so much to Armani and Raymond…

Thank you so much to Armani and Raymond for delivering furniture to the Mothership! Lovely, kind and respectful. Explained patiently the controls for the "tip you out" chair and ensured mum was happy with position of furniture before they left.
Thank you again

2 July 2025
Unprompted review

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